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Paint & Sip cancelled

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on December 4, 2019 by Ardyce BresettDecember 4, 2019

The Paint & Sip planned for tomorrow evening, 12-5-19, has been cancelled. We will let you know when we are able to reschedule.

December movies at the Pember

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on November 29, 2019 by Ardyce BresettNovember 29, 2019

White Christmas
Wednesday, December 4, 6 PM

The Grinch
Friday, December 6, 4 PM

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 13, 3 PM

It’s a Wonderful Life
Wednesday, December 18, 6 PM

Elf
Friday, December 20, 3 PM

POSTPONED

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on November 16, 2019 by Ardyce BresettNovember 16, 2019

Due to the threat of icy weather, the Friends have decided to postpone this dinner.

The Pember will be closed today

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on November 12, 2019 by Ardyce BresettNovember 12, 2019

11-12-2019.

Paint & Sip at the Pember December 5, 6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on November 6, 2019 by Ardyce BresettNovember 6, 2019

 

Join us for a FUNdraiser for the Pember. We will be painting this winter scene for all you pet lovers.

$35 Includes the materials for the class and some snacks. Please sign-up at the Pember so we know how much space we need.

Pember Festival of Wreaths

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on October 31, 2019 by Ardyce BresettOctober 31, 2019

The Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY is pleased to announce our sixth annual “Festival of Wreaths”.

The Pember will once again offer creative-minded individuals in our community an opportunity to make a personal or business-themed holiday wreath that will hang on the walls of the Pember.

Guidelines and entry forms are available at the Library desk or below:

2019 Pember Festival of Wreaths Guidelines

2019 Pember Festival of Wreaths

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 create a fun printmaking artwork that is inspired by the exhibition Picasso, Braque and Leger which opened on October 6 at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls.

This is a free workshop open to the whole family with children age 6 and older. Of course, adults are welcome.

Registration is required no later than November 12. Call the Museum at 518-642-1515 or Library at 518-642-2525. Space is limited to 25 participants.

Keri Dudek is the Assistant Educator at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, NY. Her responsibilities include developing and instructing relevant education programming which explores a variety of artistic, cultural and intellectual perspectives to all levels of learning. Dudek conducts family programs such as Artful Afternoons, Tour for Tots, Art Crawl and Art Lab. She coordinates Here and Now programs which are designed for participants with Alzheimer’s, dementia or stroke related challenges. The museum offers visitors a self-guided Discovery Kit and Gallery Guides which Dudek creates for the rotating special exhibitions. She is actively pursuing ways The Hyde Collection can provide a more inclusive and accessible learning environment to all visitors. She paints between folding loads of laundry and lives in Saratoga Springs, NY with her husband and three children.

The Hyde Collection
The Hyde Collection Trust was founded in 1952 by Charlotte Pruyn Hyde, a Gilded Age collector who shared her art collection and home with the public. The Museum opened in 1963, after her death. The Hyde’s core collection, acquired by Mrs. Hyde and her husband, Louis, includes works by such artists as Sandro Botticelli, El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Edgar Degas, Georges Seurat, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, as well as American artists Thomas Eakins, Childe Hassam, Winslow Homer, and James McNeill Whistler. The Museum’s collection of Modern and Contemporary art features works by artists including Josef Albers, Dorothy Dehner, Sam Gilliam, Adolph Gottlieb, Grace Hartigan, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, George McNeil, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, and Bridget Riley. Today, the Museum includes the historic house and a modern wing with five galleries, and innovative programming to inspire with art.

Photo: Fernand Léger (French 1881-1955), Fêtes de la Faim, (Day of Hunger) 1949, lithograph in black with three colors, 13 x 9 5/8 in., Anonymous Loan. © Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York

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 elevator allowing the museum to be accessible to all patrons. Accepting the reward on behalf of the Pember was Bernadette Hoffman. Following the annual meeting, members of the WCHS visited the Museum with Bernadette presenting background information on Franklin Pember and the collection.

Zombie Walk, First Friday, 10-4-19 @ 7PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on September 29, 2019 by Ardyce BresettOctober 1, 2019

 

 

Calling all ghouls! Halloween is approaching and the Pember Library and Museum and the Slate Valley Museum are teaming up for pre-Halloween fun. Zombie Fest takes place on First Friday, October 4, from 7 to 9 pm at both museums. Zombie Walk VI assembles at the Pember for the 8 pm march to the Slate Valley Museum.

“We expect a large Zombie mob this year,” said Mary King, Pember board president. “And we are prepared to feed and rally them for the 8 o’clock Walk and invasion of the Slate Valley Museum.”

Both museums are planning organized events this year, with activities, crafts, treats, costume judging, prizes and surprises! The Pember will provide “Wormy Dogs on a bun,” “Jelly Eyeballs,” “Bloody Punch,” “Spider Peanut Butter Cup Cookies,” and “Meaty Lady Fingers” for hungry ghouls, along with make up stations and Zombie Rock to wake the dead for the Zombie Parade down Main Street to the SVM, where the party will continue with crafts, a costume contest, and more goodies!

Festivities start at 7 pm and everything is FREE!

Destination DC: author talk by Ann Duncan

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on September 19, 2019 by Ardyce BresettSeptember 21, 2019

Don and Ann Duncan, will be the guest speakers at the Pember Library and Museum on Wednesday, September 25th, at 6 PM. The Duncans will talk about their new book: DESTINATION D.C. a Modern-day Jonah? and the events that led them to write this book.

Ann is a local radio personality on WVNR/WNYV, artist and author. DESTINATION D.C. is her 6th book.

September events at the Pember

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on September 4, 2019 by Ardyce BresettSeptember 4, 2019

Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
Thursdays 2:30 PM Journaling
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 Nature Preserve
@ 6397 St Rt 22, Hebron

Summer & Fall Nature Programs
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Please register by Friday before program
• 9/8 Nature’s Treasures Walk
Make a treasure box
• 9/22 Fall Leaves Walk
Pressed leaf coaster
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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
• 9/11 Nature’s Art ~ Flowers
• 9/25 Nature’s Art ~ Seeds & Beans

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

  • September 4, 6 PM ~ Quilling
  • September 6, First Friday 6-9 PM
  • September 13, 5 PM, Read it and Eat Book Club
  • September 18, 6 PM ~ Quilling
  • September 19, Noon, Pop-up Luncheon (preregistration required)
  • September 19, 6 PM Pember Board Meeting

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.

Census Jobs, August 7, 6-7PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on August 2, 2019 by Ardyce BresettAugust 2, 2019

John Hughes, Recruiting Assistant for the 2020 census, will present more in-depth information about what census jobs will be available.

Census Job Info, July 31, 3-6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 26, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJuly 26, 2019

Even though the Census is incredibly important, not many people really have a good idea about what it is or what census jobs entail. John Hughes, Recruiting Assistant for the 2020 census, will be at the Pember to share information and clear some misconceptions about what exactly the census is and what a census worker does. He will talk to people about the census and the jobs they are currently hiring for.

Pember Board Meeting, July 18, 6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 3, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJuly 3, 2019

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. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.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. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

No First Friday in July

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on July 2, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJuly 2, 2019

See you in August!

July Events at the Pember

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 29, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 29, 2019

Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
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

These Museum programs will be held at the Pember Nature Preserve @ 6397 St Rt 22, Hebron

Summer Nature Programs

10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Please register by Friday before program

  • 7/14 Wildflower Walk

            Flower Press & dried Flower Picture

  • 7/28 Cool Beans

Seeds & Beans Mosaic

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

  • July 5, NO First Friday
  • July 10, 6 PM Summer Reading Kick-off for teens and adults. Make Constellation Art, set up your summer reading.
  • July 11, 2 PM,Space Rangers (Summer reading for teens)
  • July 13, 11AM Learn with Linda, Galaxy Jars/Slime
  • July 16, 2 PM Reading Rockets (Summer reading for school-age kids)
  • July 18, Noon,Pop-up  Luncheon (preregistration required)
  • July 18, 2 PM,Space Rangers (Summer reading for teens)
  • July 18, 6 PM Pember Board Meeting
  • July 20, Noon, Shoot for the Moon. Watch the Moon Landing on our big screen and have space snacks and Tang!
  • July 23, 2 PM Reading Rockets (Summer reading for school-age kids)
  • July 25, 2 PM,Space Rangers (Summer reading for teens)
  • July 30, 2 PM Reading Rockets (Summer reading for school-age kids)

$1 per bag June 26, 2019, 5-7PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 26, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 26, 2019

things the library provides

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 25, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 25, 2019
  • Adult fiction and nonfiction
  • Large Print books
  • Young adult fiction and nonfiction
  • Juvenile fiction and nonfiction
  • Picture books
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • DVDs
  • Audio books on CD
  • Digital audio books
  • Local history collection
  • Photocopier ($.20 per copy 8.5×11 b&w)
    • additional fees for color or larger sizes
  • Public access computers
  • Wireless 24/7 internet access
  • Children’s stories and crafts
  • Summer reading program
  • Family programs
  • Author talks

Kick-Off Summer Reading!

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

A joint meeting of the children’s, teen & adult programs. We will be making constellation art and discussing the rest of the summer program. There will be prizes all summer long!

Summer Reading Program (adults)

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

Stars ᴙ Us (for adults)

~ July 1- Sept 6 ~ enter a ticket in the drawing for each time you check out books from the library
~ July 20, noon-3PM ~ Shoot for the Moon
(youtube videos of the moon landing with space snacks and Tang!)
~ August 6, Tuesday ~ On the Rocks with Space Trivia
~ July 1- Sept 6 ~ To the Library and Beyond!
(Choose three activities from the list and turn your worksheet in to be entered into a prize drawing)

All programs are subject to change

Summer Reading Program (teens)

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

Space Rangers with Jo-ann

(teen program, July 1-September 6)

Enter a ticket in the teen drawing for each time you check out books from the library

Thursdays at 2PM (July 11-Aug 15)

Constellation Boards
Galaxy Jars
Eggs in Space
Alien Cupcakes
Talk by a member of an astronomy club
Galaxy sun catchers
Keep a sky log
Out of this world snacks
All programs are subject to change

Summer Reading Program (School-age)

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

Summer Reading Program (Pre-School)

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 21, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

Preschool story time through the end of July will be based on the theme “A Universe of Stories.” The program is each Tuesday at 10AM.

There will be no preschool story time in August.

Pember Board Meeting, June 20, 6pm

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 7, 2019

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. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

Elevator Grand Opening

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 6, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 21, 2019

Betty Little and some of our donors will be on hand for the ribbon cutting. There will be coffee and pastries. And of course the elevator will be in use!

First Friday, June 7, 7-9

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on June 1, 2019 by Ardyce BresettJune 1, 2019

June First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY welcomes the students of Granville Central School District for an exhibition of their art.

Fifth and sixth graders from nine classes will be showing their creative work, along with a collaborative mural of all the students of the MJT school.

“The children’s art has always surprised and delighted our audiences,” said Pember board president, Mary King. “Everyone is looking forward to this year’s show.” The exhibit will remain on display for part of the month of June.

A play list of specially selected recorded music will accompany the exhibit.

Friends of the Pember Library Chicken Barbecue June 1

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 24, 2019 by Ardyce BresettMay 24, 2019

This fundraiser will take place at the VFW pavilion on North Street.

Includes chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, a roll. Desserts are separate.

Take-out only, $10

Pember Board Meeting May 16, 6PM

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 8, 2019 by Ardyce BresettMay 8, 2019
May 16, 6PM 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. This is a regular meeting and open to the public. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates of meetings.

May Events at the Pember

The Pember Museum and Library, Granville New York Posted on May 8, 2019 by Ardyce BresettMay 8, 2019

Weekly
Tuesdays 10 AM ~ Pember Peapods
Wednesdays 3-4:30 PM ~ A Good Yarn
Wednesdays 5-7 PM ~ Book Sale
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

These Museum programs will be held at the Pember Library @ 33West Main Granville After School Programs 3:30-4:30 PM. Please register 1 week in advance

  • 5/8 Nature’s Art ~ Fossils/Artifacts
  • 5/22 Nature’s Art ~ Stones

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

  • May 1, 6 PM ~ Quilling
  • May 3, 7-9 PM ~ First Friday
  • May 15, 6 PM ~ Quilling
  • May 16, Pember Board Meeting  
  • May 18, Friends of the Pember Library Hot-Dog Lunch
  • May 22, 6-7:30 PM ~ Pampered Chef  Fundraiser
  • May 25, CLOSED
  • Each Thursday – May 2-30, 2:30 PM ~ Journaling and Sketching workshop

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