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Board Meeting March 18, 6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on March 3, 2021 by Ardyce BresettMarch 3, 2021

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. The meeting will be conducted following social distancing guidelines. To attend the meeting virtually, … Continue reading →

Lucy Pember 2005-March 2, 2021

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on March 3, 2021 by Ardyce BresettMarch 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we let you know we had to say goodbye to our beloved Lucy this morning. It was a hard decision to make to let her cross the rainbow bridge. Her health was deteriorating and … Continue reading →

Pember Board Meeting February 18, 6 PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on February 6, 2021 by Ardyce BresettFebruary 6, 2021

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. The meeting will be conducted following social distancing guidelines. To attend the meeting virtually, … Continue reading →

Pember returns to inside service

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on January 19, 2021 by Ardyce BresettJanuary 19, 2021

The Pember will return to inside appointments this week (beginning January 19). Please call to make an appointment to browse the stacks. Appointments are not required to pick up pre-ordered books. Hours this week are Tuesday to Friday 1-5, and … 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 →

Pember Board Meeting January 21, 6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on January 7, 2021 by Ardyce BresettJanuary 7, 2021

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pember Library and Museum will be held on the third Thursday of each month at the Pember. The meeting will be conducted following social distancing guidelines. To attend the meeting virtually, … Continue reading →

Pember board meeting cancelled

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on December 15, 2020 by Ardyce BresettDecember 15, 2020

The Pember board meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, December 17, has been cancelled.

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Buy it now

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on October 1, 2020 by Ardyce BresettOctober 1, 2020

We have too many jewelry items to list in the regular auction, so we decided to make them “buy-it-now.” Items with blue tags are $5 and those with red tags are $10. Stop in to the Pember to see them … Continue reading →

Upcoming Auction Oct 13-17

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on September 27, 2020 by Ardyce BresettDecember 18, 2020

See the fundraising page for info on the upcoming auction  and how to bid.  

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Check out our Fundraising page

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on September 3, 2020 by Ardyce BresettOctober 1, 2020

Fundraising   Here is where you’ll find all the information for our upcoming online auction fundraiser October 13-17.

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Jordan Flower art show 8-23

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on August 17, 2020 by Ardyce BresettAugust 17, 2020

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Summer Reading – Activity Kit 3

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 16, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 7, 2020

Our third activity kit is Journals and fractured fairy tales. Imagine your story using the story hints. Then write in your journal. There are pencils, colored pencils, a sharpener, some stickers etc etc. This picture asks you to rewrite the … Continue reading →

Expanded Library Hours

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 14, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 14, 2020

You may enter our building through the front door. You can pick up your pre-orders or ask us to put something on hold. No browsing or internet access yet. This week the hours will be Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 and Saturday 10-1. … Continue reading →

Pember building open with limited access

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 2, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 2, 2020

The Pember Library will allow limited access to our building beginning July 7. (through the front door only) Tuesday through Friday 1-4, Saturday 10:30-noon We will continue curbside service for those who need it. Books still must be requested ahead … Continue reading →

Summer Reading – Activity 2

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 2, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 7, 2020

Our newest “Imagine your Story”: activity is this Inspiration Jar. Call the library to reserve one for your family.The directions say:Turn the jar a few turns and see what items catch your eye. Or dump it all out on a … Continue reading →

Lucy

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 29, 2020 by Ardyce BresettAugust 17, 2020

Lucy is getting older. We have recently faced several visits to the vet clinic with her, with issues that unfortunately come with aging. We find a need for extra funds for Lucy to cover vet visits, medicines and looking ahead … Continue reading →

Summer Reading – Activity Kit 1

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 24, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 7, 2020

The Dahls are working on their summer reading. Our theme this year is “Imagine your Story.” The first activity kit is story cubes. The directions are in the kit. You just cut out your story cube, fold along the lines … Continue reading →

Grab ‘n Go kits

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 8, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 11, 2020

We have put together some grab ‘n go kits of childrens’ books. We currently have ten different themes. They will each check out as four or five items but they are in one bag. The themes are Dogs, Cats, Dinosaurs, … Continue reading →

The Dahl family June 5

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 6, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 6, 2020

The adventures of the Dahl family continue: Jennie, Ruth & Ella drank a toast to the First Friday art work last night. They were joined by Marie, Alice, & Hannah. Alice had a cola since she is only 17. They … Continue reading →

First Friday

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJuly 7, 2020

Please enjoy a slideshow of the First Friday Granville Central School’s Student Artwork. Thank you to Mrs Monroe, Ms Dashef, and Mr Houston for sending us these beautiful pics. The virtual exhibit will remain on display through the month of … Continue reading →

Curbside Delivery

We are doing curbside delivery! Send us an email pember.library @ gmail .com

Or call and leave a message at 642-2525

Include your name, phone number and a list of up to 5 items (2 may be DVDs.) Currently, you may only request items available in our library.

The catalog is available online. https://pac.sals.edu/polaris/Search/default.aspx…

We have no way to access any online requests which is why we ask you to use email or leave a phone message. (I’ll let you know when this changes.)

We will call you to arrange a time to pick up your books.

June 4, 2020 by Ardyce Bresett Posted in Uncategorized

The Dahl family May 31

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 2, 2020

Grace, Marie & Eliza wanted to get out for a bit. Yesterday, I took them with me to Price Chopper to help get supplies for a picnic. I told them they needed to wear masks and to behave! I’ll put … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 29

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 29, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 2, 2020

The adventures of the Dahl family continues….. Grace, Jennie and Alice were very excited to learn about animal skulls at the Pember Nature Preserve. They stopped in for a quick program before heading down the trails. Yes, the trails are … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 28

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 28, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 2, 2020

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family There’s a lot of work to do before we can plant this garden. We’re waiting for the plow and harrows to arrive. There will probably be beans, tomatoes and cucumbers here. We might … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 27

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 27, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 2, 2020

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family (overheard at the campfire) I love camping out. There’s just something about the smell of a campfire! Yes, and it’s definitely the best way to cook a steak or a few burgers. I’m … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 26

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 26, 2020 by Ardyce BresettJune 2, 2020

The adventures of the Dahl family continues… Jennie, Alice and Grace decided to head to the Pember Nature Preserve for a program on Bird’s Nests. It seems Jennie knows all about birds and their nests and even educated Alice and … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 25

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 25, 2020 by Ardyce BresettMay 25, 2020

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 24

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 24, 2020 by Ardyce BresettMay 25, 2020

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family The Dahls wanted to get out in the beautiful sunshine before the day gets too hot. We have lovely benches and a pretty garden behind the Pember. This overlooks the beautiful Mettowee River. … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 23

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 23, 2020 by Ardyce BresettMay 25, 2020

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family Ruth celebrated in style yesterday when the gang threw her a birthday party. She shares her birthday with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (b. 22 May 1859). She couldn’t wait to curl up with … Continue reading →

The Dahl family May 22

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 22, 2020 by Ardyce BresettMay 25, 2020

The adventures of the Dahl family continues… David and Ella thought they would check out the Museum’s gift shop. Wow, look at these cool shells, said David. And they are free, said Ella. There are a lot of items in … Continue reading →

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

The Pember

33 West Main St
Granville NY 12832
Library : (518) 642-2525
Museum : (518) 642-1515

Museum Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 1-5pm
Saturday 10am – 1pm
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