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Nature Preserve Program Packets

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 28, 2022 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 28, 2022

Program packets with crafts are available at the Pember Nature Preserve schoolhouse. Educator Bernie is on vacation but will be there on 6/30, 7/7 & 7/8 from 9-1. Packets available are Nature Journaling with a premade 7-day journal (4), Bird … Continue reading →

Nature Programs 2022

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on March 14, 2022 by Bernadette HoffmanMarch 14, 2022

Sunday, March 20; 1-2pm – Welcome Spring! Stop by the Pember Nature Center, also known as the Porter Schoolhouse to pick up a Spring kit and take a self-guided walk. We have 7 kits available. There is information regarding the … Continue reading →

#1 Museum

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on December 14, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanDecember 14, 2021

Thank you to everyone who voted for the Pember making us the #1 museum in Washington County, NY!

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2021 Summer Fun!

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 26, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanMay 26, 2021

Nature Preserve programs and walks have been scheduled. For more information visit the Nature Programs page.

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Bird Count Walk

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on April 28, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanApril 28, 2021

Join us at the Nature Preserve for a Spring Bird Count/Walk. Our guides will be Joel Tilley and Cyd Groff. People are encourage to bring whatever binoculars, cameras, and field guides they have, as well as water and a snack. … Continue reading →

Museum Hours

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on March 2, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanMarch 2, 2021

Our hours this week 3/2-3/6: Tues 1-5, Wed 1-3, Thurs 2-5, Fri 1-5 & Sat 10-1.

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Museum Hours

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on February 9, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanFebruary 9, 2021

AND yet another snow storm is upon us. The museum will not be open today, February 9. Our hours will resume tomorrow from 1:00-5:00. Please note that on Thursday, February 11, the museum will open at 2:00pm. We apologize for … Continue reading →

Museum opens 1/19

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on January 15, 2021 by Bernadette HoffmanJanuary 15, 2021

As of Jan. 19th the Museum will back open with our hours being Tues-Fri. 1-5pm and Sat. 10-1. As before, face coverings will be required. You may pop-in for a visit as we are not that busy OR if you … Continue reading →

Clay Mushroom Mini Tutorial

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 26, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 26, 2020

Want to create a clay mushroom but don’t want to sit through the entire Fungus Among Us program? Here’s instructions in under three minutes.

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Fungus Among Us

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 25, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 25, 2020

Program video from the Pember Nature Preserve.

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Virtual Exhibit for Path Thru History Weekend

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 20, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 20, 2020

#PTHWeekend

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Pember Nature Journaling

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 14, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 26, 2020

We weren’t able to have a sit-down program at the Pember Nature Preserve today, so instead we created a video on nature journals. You can create your own journal, walk the trails and make observations, or draw, or paste photos … Continue reading →

New YouTube Channel

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 2, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJune 2, 2020

The Library & Museum now has a YouTube Channel. It will take time but we hope to post videos of the museum’s exhibits, programs, featured artifacts and trails at the Pember Nature Preserve. In addition, the library will be able … Continue reading →

Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 26, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanMay 26, 2020

Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour by Heritage Documentation Programs

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Staying Home?

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on April 5, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanApril 5, 2020

  Here’s a link to information on where to get free music, theater, and more during the coronavirus isolation. https://www.cashay.com/coronavirus-freebies-where-to-get-free-music-theater-125359939.html  

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March First Friday

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on February 24, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanFebruary 24, 2020

March First Friday  Featuring Vermont Artist Christopher Smith  6-8 PM, Friday, March 6 March First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum is pleased to present Vermont painter and illustrator, Christopher Smith. This will be Chris’ third show at the Pember and … Continue reading →

Java & Jive on Tap!

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on January 28, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJanuary 28, 2020

Pember to Host 60’s Coffee House Calling all singers, poets, and coffee hounds! The Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY is holding its fourth annual “Coffee House Java and Jive on Tap” on Friday, February 7, from 6 – … Continue reading →

Nature Preserve Programs – January

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on January 2, 2020 by Bernadette HoffmanJanuary 2, 2020

Animal Tracking – Sunday, January 19 – 11:30am to 1:00pm Join Beth Moser-Duquette for a walk around the Nature Preserve identifying its animals by their tracks. Meet at the Porter Schoolhouse (6937 NY 22, Hebron) for this free program open … Continue reading →

Printmaking Art with the Hyde – Cancelled

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on October 29, 2019 by Bernadette HoffmanNovember 12, 2019

This workshop has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. It’s been rescheduled during Spring School Break on April 13, 2020. Join us in the Library for an active moving, looking and creating activity with the Hyde Collection. Participants will … Continue reading →

WCHS President’s Award

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on October 29, 2019 by Bernadette HoffmanOctober 29, 2019

At their annual meeting on Saturday, October 26, the Washington County Historical Society presented the Pember with the 2019 President’s Award. The award is in recognition of the Pember writing a grant that was awarded and for successfully installing an … Continue reading →

Library Closing

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on August 21, 2019 by Bernadette HoffmanAugust 21, 2019

The Library will be closing at 5:00pm today, Wednesday August 21. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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PEEPS Diorama Contest @ First Friday

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on April 26, 2019 by Bernadette HoffmanApril 26, 2019

What would you call a roomful of art dioramas made of dressed up marshmallows and cardboard? We’re calling it the First Annual Pember Peeps Contest and it’s happening on Friday, May 3 for First Friday at The Pember Library and … Continue reading →

April First Friday

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on March 28, 2019 by Bernadette HoffmanMarch 28, 2019

Birds of Spring at The Pember Pigeons on the grass at last…Calling all bluebirds, doves, hawks, chickadees and snowbirds. Spring is here and birds of the Northern Hemisphere are gathering for April First Friday at the Pember. New and historical … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 1-5
Thursday 1-5, Friday 10-5
Saturday 10am – 1pm
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