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Pembroke Public Library Newsletter January 2025 |
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Kathy's Retirement
After more than twenty years with the Pembroke Public Library, Interim Director Kathleen Benvie is taking her well-deserved retirement. Starting in Pembroke as a Library Aide, Kathy served as the Assistant Director and Head of Circulation for eight years before taking the position of Interim Director in 2023. Kathy, thank you so much for all that you’ve done over the years to support the library and its staff. We’ll miss you but we hope that you’ll have a very happy retirement, and that we'll still see you around the library! |
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Words on Wheels Let us bring the library to you with Words on Wheels! In partnership with the Pembroke Council on Aging, if you're unable to make it to the library in person, COA drivers can deliver books selected by library staff to your home. To participate, all you have to do is fill out an application (linked here) and turn it in at the library or Council on Aging, or mail it to Pembroke Public Library at 142 Center St. Pembroke, MA 02359. If you would like us to mail you a paper copy of the application, give us a call at 781-293-6771. |
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Strategic Planning Survey
The Library wants to hear from you! As part of our strategic planning process, the Pembroke Public Library is interested in hearing from the Pembroke community. Whether you are a regular library user or have never been to the Pembroke Public Library, please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your input is essential to helping us plan for the future and ensure that the Library is meeting the ever evolving needs of our community. Visit pembrokepubliclibrary.org to share your thoughts! |
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Monday Movie Matinee: The Phantom of the Opera (2004) Monday, January 6th at 1:30 p.m. A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opéra House. Starring: Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, and Patrick Wilson. 143 minutes. Rated: PG. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, January 7th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our January meeting the PPL Book Club is reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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Yoga
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Led by Kim Norton and other instructors from the YogaConnection in Plymouth. Open to all levels! A single-class drop-in is $12 and a four-class registration is $45 ($35 for Friends members). Friends members can purchase an eight-class punch ticket for $80, which is valid for three months. Feel free to reach out to Kim at 781-588-5545 if you have any questions! |
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Acoustic Music Night Wednesday, January 8th and 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Come join like-minded musicians to share and play music together. All acoustic string and wind instruments are welcome and others will be considered, but please no electronics. The genre focus will be on Folk, Pop, Americana, Soft Rock, R&B, and Blues. Please bring some songs you like to play with sheet music so others can join in, everyone will have a chance to play a few songs. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: Conclave Monday, January 13th at 1:30 p.m. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow. 120 minutes. Rated: PG. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library. |
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PPL Mystery Book Club
Thursday, January 16th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This month's selection is None of This is True by Lisa Jewel: Popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair, only to discover that they were born on the same day. Despite appearances, Josie believes that she’d be an interesting subject for the podcast, as she’s on the cusp of great changes in her strange and complicated life. Alix finds her unsettling, but can’t resist the temptation to keep making the podcast, and before she knows it, Josie has inveigled her way into Alix’s life, and into her home. But just as quickly as she arrived, Josie disappears, and Alix learns that Josie has left a terrible and terrifying legacy in her wake. Join us every month to read and discuss a different book in the Mystery Genre; new members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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New Year, New Ways to Reduce WasteThursday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. Make a resolution to reduce plastic trash! Not all plastics are recyclable, but there are easy methods to reduce the amount of non-recyclable trash. Join Nicole Lydic and explore a myriad of everyday solutions to help you limit your plastic use.
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Short Stories: Big Impacts Wednesday, January 22nd and 29th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Looking to discover a great “new” author or just want to re-visit a favorite? Want to read but the winter’s given your attention span the blues? It’s January -- go short! Join Roz Kubek for two entertaining presentations and friendly discussions centered on some modern and classic short stories and their authors. Stories or links will be sent via email prior to each meeting. |
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Monday Movie Matinee: White BirdMonday, January 27th at 1:30 p.m. Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for bullying, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Starring: Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, and Gillian Anderson. 121 minutes. Rated: PG-13. Monday Movie Matinees are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
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Genealogy Night Tuesday, January 28th, at 6:30 p.m. Are you interested in finding out more about your genealogy? Do you have a cool story about one of your ancestors you want to share? Join in our monthly Genealogy Night to chat with other family history buffs! All are welcome to attend, from experienced researchers who would like to share tips or stories about great finds, to beginners who want to learn more about the research process and online resources. Library laptops will be available to explore Ancestry Library Edition. |
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Pembroke Public Library Book Club Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For our February meeting the PPL Book Club is reading James by Percival Everett, an action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. New members are always welcome! For more information or to request a copy of the book, call the library at 781-293-6771. |
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January Teen Take-And-Make: Pom-Pom Animals Available beginning January 6th while supplies last
We know teens are busy with school, work, chores, and more so we're giving you an opportunity to craft on your own time. This month, craft an adorable pom-pom and foam animal. |
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STEM Playgroup Thursdays from January 2nd to February 6th at 10:30 a.m. STEM Playgroups feature Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math-based play for preschoolers ages 3 - 5. We would like to thank visiting educators from South Shore Family Network for sponsoring these Playgroups. Registration required. Sign ups are now open; click/tap this link or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
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Storytime Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with songs, dances, and a story that encourage language development and social skills. Each themed storytime is followed by a craft. There will be no Storytime on Monday, January 20th. We will have special events for ages 2-5 in lieu of Storytime on January 27th - 28th. |
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Baby Lapsit Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for babies and toddlers from 6 to 24 months, Lapsits are a great chance for caregivers to bond with their child. Each 30-minute program includes stretches, songs, and rhymes followed by an open play time that allows babies to play and grown-ups to chat. There will be no Baby Lapsit on Thursday, January 2nd. |
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Anime Club Thursday, January 9th from 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft and socialize. This month attendees will enjoy the start of the Sailor Moon series (TV-PG) and craft with perler beads. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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LEGO Club Tuesday, January 14th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Kids ages 4+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring neighbors, big siblings, and school friends and get creative. This month's theme is Snow Much Fun. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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Chess Club Wednesday, January 15th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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Puppy Dog Tales Thursday, January 16th from 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Readers of all ages may read to a certified therapy dog to develop their literacy and presentation skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed. |
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Storytime with Boston Children's Hospital
Monday, January 27th from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Toddlers (ages 2 to 5) and their caregivers can enjoy an interactive storytime with a special guest from Boston Children's Hospital. Families will learn about avoiding injuries and how to stay safe! This drop-in event will take place in lieu of Storytime. |
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Playtime
Tuesday, January 28th from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sharing in play is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun. Children can build with blocks, explore magnets, and run a Pretend Play Hot Cocoa station with cotton ball marshmallows, paper cookies, and more! This drop-in event will take place in lieu of Storytime. |
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Stuck on what to read next? We're here to help! Fill out our online reading suggestion form to get recommendations personalized just for you based on your favorite books, genres, authors, or styles. You can choose to have books selected from our collection for pickup at the library or to get a list of suggestions delivered to your email. |
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My Beloved Monster by Caleb CarrCaleb Carr has had special relationships with cats since he was a young boy in a turbulent household, to his time as an adult. These relationships that have even outlasted most of his human ones. But it’s only after building a three-story home in rural, upstate New York did he enter into the most extraordinary of all of his cat pairings: Masha. She had hissed and fought off all previous carers and potential adopters, but somehow, she chose Caleb as her savior.
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What the Bears Know by Steve SearlesIn the late 1990s, the town of Mammoth Lakes, California hired Steve Searles as a hunter to cull half its troublesome bear population. But as he began to prepare for the grim task, the bears soon won him over, and Searles realized there had to be a better way. He soon developed non-lethal tactics to control their behavior and overpopulation that heralded a landmark moment in the care and handling of the American black bear. Even with the challenges he faced, Searles never wavered in his commitment, and eventually became not just local folk hero but a nationally recognized expert.
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Walking With Gorillas by Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaDr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells her life’s story. From her early days as a student in Uganda, enduring the assassination of her father during a military coup, to her veterinarian education in England to establishing the first veterinary department for the Ugandan government to founding one of the first organizations in the world that enables people to coexist with wildlife through improving the health and wellbeing of both.
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Time of the Child by Niall Williams. In the Advent season of 1962, Doctor Jack Troy and his daughter Ronnie, long isolated from their small Irish town of Faha, find their lives and their understanding of family and community transformed when a baby is unexpectedly left in their care. |
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The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak. A father tries to save his daughter from a life-altering decision that will put everything he loves on the line. |
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