The continuing adventures of the Dahl family

Look guys! These books are written by Roald Dahl. Didn’t Grammy say we were related somehow to this guy? Like fourth cousin two times removed, whatever that means? I just love Charlie & the Chocolate Factory!

Did you know that you can access genealogy information on Ancestry.com from the computers here in the library? I’ll show you how when we are able to reopen.

HeritageQuest is available from home using your library card. See this link: https://www.heritagequestonline.com/…/lib…/do/login/barcode…

The continuing adventures of the Dahl family… Ella loves horses. She wondered if Grandpa Mike had horses? We couldn’t really find any information either way on that but we found these pictures in our local history section. Here’s Ella inspecting the photo of William Hicks, a blacksmith with a shop on Church Street.

Also from the Morris Rote-Rosen collection of photographs was this picture of a group of Granville folks at the horse races at the Cambridge fair. There’s Bert Braymer, whose name is commemorated by Braymer Mountain and the Braymer Monument.

We found a 2003 Granville Sentinel article about the monument. Ella loves history as well as horses and she was thrilled with the info we found.

The continuing saga of the Dahl family at the Pember Ruth disappeared for a while and I finally found her out near our tower garden. I’m still not sure how she opened the door to the elevator area. Maybe Lucy helped her? Anyway, she was smelling the wonderful basil we have and complaining about not having a caprese salad for a long time.

We have arugula, bibb lettuce, some basil, swiss chard, and a few other greens growing here. It was wonderful over the winter to have fresh lettuce for a salad. “Well; how does it work? I don’t see any dirt.” There isn’t any. The barrel at the bottom holds water that we add nutrients to. Jodie keeps track of what it needs and currently has some seeds started at home. There is a pump that runs water through the system for 15 minutes every hour. It has a good amount of light where we have placed it. Some of the veggies grow back after we cut them and some need to have new seeds planted. I showed Ruth where some books about gardening are located in the library and she claims she is going to get to work on her own garden when she returns to Iowa.

This is Eliza and Hannah Dahl and their brother David, home on leave. They are visiting here from Grinnell, Iowa. Michael Dahl, their grandfather, grew up here in Granville. There was quite a large farm somewhere on the outskirts and they have some questions about exactly where it might have been or if we might have photos.

Joining them on this tour are their cousins Ella & Marie Davis and Jennie & Ruth Kent as well as their cousin Grace Thurber and her niece Alice Merrill.

Since we are currently closed due to the CoVid-19 pandemic, it is a perfect time to allow families like the Dahls and their cousins to tour the library and museum.

For the month of May, we will be showing the Dahl family around and will be sharing pictures of their discoveries.

In keeping with Executive Order 202.1 (regarding emergency adjustments to the Open Meetings Law in response to the Covid-19 pandemic), the public is not permitted in-person access to this meeting, and the meeting shall be held remotely via GoToMeeting. As required by the Governor’s Order, the public will have the ability to LISTEN TO such proceeding by dialing (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 494-073-205 and the meeting minutes will be available at the Pember.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12 PM – 12:40 PM

We can’t bring Dave to the Pember during this time of isolation so Dave is doing  the next-best thing, performing online through Facebook Live for our enjoyment. Join performer and teaching artist Dave Ruch Music for a fascinating concert of traditional Adirondack music and stories. You’ll find the live event at the following link on Tuesday at Noon EDT https://www.facebook.com/events/3105467599498524/  You do not need a facebook account to join the online concert.

From the earliest days of settlement in this remote section of New York State, and even prior to that with travelling groups of Mohawks and other Native American hunters, music has sustained the people of the North Country, AND, we’re fortunate that so much of it has been documented and preserved for us to enjoy today.

French-Canadian loggers and trappers, Yankee settlers from New England, waves of British Isles and Irish immigrants coming directly across or down from Atlantic Canada, rural New Yorkers in search of work, escaped and freed slaves – – each contributed to a rich store of self-made music which began in the early nineteenth century and continues to this day.

As Project Director for the comprehensive www.adirondackmusic.org website, and Music Director/Producer/Concert Host and performer for the Emmy-winning “Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk Collector” project, Dave’s spent literally thousands of hours researching Adirondack musical traditions, studying old field recordings, and visiting with living links to this legacy.

The Washington County Tourism site has a tab about Covid-19 and how we are managing in our little corner of the world.

They said: “Many of our small and larger businesses are being directly effected by the restrictions placed on travel, dining out, and events. Business in Washington County continues to maintain their world class level of service and quality to customers and have adapted to the changes, Please see below for a list of known businesses, and their hours/updates. Please note that this is subject to change, is for informational purposes only, and we STRONGLY encourage you reach out to that business before going to the business. ”

I extracted the information about Granville businesses and list them here. I have added Stewart’s.

Chapman’s General Store

(Take Out Available)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-1870 For More Info.

Cumberland Farms

(Take Out, No Reusable Cups)
WEB LINK: | CALL (800) 225-9702 For More Info.

Dancing Ewe Farm

(Online Ordering, Shipping)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-8199 For More Info.

Dollar General

(Pick Up Available)
WEB LINK:

Edwards Market

(Phone In, Take Out, Curbside, No Contact Delivery)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-2224 For More Info.

Glens Falls National

(Online Banking, ATM, Drive Thru Only, Regular Business Hours)
WEB LINK:

Grottoli’s Maple

(Phone In, Pick Up, Take Out, Online Ordering, Shipping)
WEB LINK: | CALL (518) 796-6489 For More Info.

Morse’s Diner & Pizzaria

(Take Out, Pick Up, No Contact Delivery)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-8007 For More Info.

On The Rocks Pub

(Take Out and Delivery Available)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 345-5254 For More Info.

Pine Grove Diner

(Take Out Available)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-1520 For More Info.

Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House

(Online Ordering, )
WEB LINK: | CALL (518) 642-1799 For More Info.

Schoony’s Country Market

(Take Out and Delivery Available)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 345-5049 For More Info.

Slate Town Brewing Company

(Take Out Available)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 345-5357 For More Info.

Stewart’s Granville – #142

56 Quaker St Granville NY 12832
Phone: 518 642-9662

 Subway Shops

(Take Out)
WEB LINK:

The Gold Trout

(Pre-Orders, Online Ordering, Shipping, Pick Up, Curbside, Delivery, Remote Personal Shopping Experience)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 615-4676 For More Info

Village Yarn Shop

(Phone In, Shipping, No Contact Pick Up, Virtual Knit Along)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 361-3463 For More Info.

 What’s Up Dawg’s

(Phone In, Pick Up, Take Out, Outdoor Window, Curbside)
FACEBOOK LINK: | CALL (518) 642-8102 For More Info.

 

 

The Pember will be closed from 3/16 through 3/31 due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic. We will then re-evaluate and make a decision to remain closed or to reopen.

Please remember you can use the Libby/Overdrive app on your devices to checkout e-books and e-audiobooks using your library card. You can still access our WiFi (Library Wireless) directly outside the library building.

You can also access the Pember Museum collection digitally at the following link: https://pember.pastperfectonline.com/

We will be available by phone during the following hours to answer any questions:
Library (518 642-2525)

• Tuesday 9-5
• Wednesday 1-5
• Friday 1-5

Museum (518 642-1515)

• Tuesday 1-5
• Wednesday 1-5
• Friday 1-5

The Peapods preschool group will be cancelled for the next two weeks, March 17 & 24. At that time, we will re-evaluate the situation with the corona virus and resume the group or extend the cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.

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 we’re excited to showcase the new direction he has entered, and is experimenting with in his recent oil paintings.

“We’re saturated with cultural agendas designed to make everyone feel good” says Smith. “And art is no exception. An artist needs to constantly rediscover his bearings. I’ve been exploring what my brush does when it doesn’t have an objective.”

Chris graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a major in illustration, and studied art and architecture in Rome, Turkey, and other countries. Much of the show will remain up into March. A play list of music will accompany the opening.

The Museum will be opened during the event.

First Friday is a fee event. Please note new hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

TO BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF THE PEMBER LIBRARY

Please join The Friends of the Pember Library on Monday, January 13, for a spaghetti dinner at the United Church of Granville located at 18 Church Street. The dinner is available beginning at 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM or until sold out. You can dine in or take-out. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, and a roll for the cost of $8.00. Homemade desserts will be available for purchase.

Parking is available in the lot across the street from the church. Thanks to the United Church for the donation of the space.
The Friends of the Pember Library is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to acquaint Granville and surrounding communities with the library’s high-quality resources and services. They raise funds through book sales and other activities to help purchase items outside the library’s regular budget.
This will be the only fundraiser for the Friends this season. Mark your calendar for this event to support one of Granville’s great historic assets.

Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
Thursdays ~ Closed
Saturday 10 AM – Noon ~ Book sale

Tuesday through Saturday during open hours:
for all ages: build with LEGOs, Keva Planks, K’Nex, games and puzzles
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These Museum programs will be held  at the Pember 33 West Main Granville
After School Programs  3:30-4:30 PM
Please register 1 week in advance

• • 1/8 Wildlife Safari
  • 1/22 Wildlife Safari

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These programs will be held at the Pember 33 West Main Granville

• January 1, Closed for New Year’s Day
• January 3, NO First Friday,
• January 8, Noon, Pop-up Luncheon & blood pressure clinic (preregistration required)
• January 8, 6 PM ~ Quilling
• January 16, 6 PM ~ Pember Board Meeting
• January 22, 6PM ~ Author Talk – Basil Tangredi, Of Mice, Men & Ticks
• January 29, 6 PM ~ Quilling