Win an autograph stamped copy of Suzanne Collins' MockingJay, the latest release in the Hunger Games Trilogy. Raffle tickets are $1 for 1, $5 for 6. They are available for purchase at the front desk. Raffle ends 9/24. All proceeds go to the Teen Advisory Group.
Summer Reading
Recyclable Art Show Entries
Art Show Prize Winners:
1st place "Horse" by Danielle Lafave
2nd place "Giraffe" by Riley Bermas
3rd place "Old Spoon Shark" by Nick Morrison
Honorable Mention "Colorful Castle" by Elizabeth Hinkley
Popular Vote "Good Luck Guitar" by Sean Devine
All prize winners will receive a ribbon and a choice of Aquarium or Boston Bowl passes. It was a very tough choice for our library staff judges because all of them were very creative.
Thanks to everyone who participated. 488 kids read 5,205 hours in 7 weeks. Congrats on an amazing job.
Grand Prize Winners:
Alyssa Sparrow (Go Green)
Morgan Bostic (Tnk Green)
Special thanks to the following donors that make this reading program possible: (We are accepting donations until June 30th)
Friends of the Pembroke Library, Pembroke Watershed Association, Mattakeesett Garden Club, Star Land Recreation Center, Boston Bowl Hanover, South Shore Community Action Council, Boston Red Sox, Brockton Rox, Pawtucket Red Sox, New England Revolution,Hobomock PTO, Bryantville PTO, North Pembroke PTO, Building 19, Barbara Devine from Creative Memories, Encore Consignment, Lisa's Barber Shop & Salon and Borders.
Join our Scribbles 'N' Stuff newsletter team! All ages are welcome to submit stories, artwork, and news for our monthly newsletter. You may drop it off at the youth services desk or email it to jlamarre@sailsinc.org.
We are publishing once a season. Here are our latest in pdf.
If you are having trouble loading these documents: right click over the document you wish to see, click on "save target as" and it will save on your computer for viewing.
All bookclubs will be on a request basis. If more than 5 kids sign up, we will hold monthly meetings.
Other Programs
TAG's CandyLand Event
A fun time had by all! Thanks to all the wonderful teen volunteers and their hard work.
Teen Advisory Group meets on one/two Thursdays monthly at 5pm. Ages 11 and up are invited to help chose new books for the collection and share programming ideas. These meetings also count towards volunteer hours.Our next meeting will be on September 9th at 5pm to discuss our Teens and Tweens Grant Award. Check out our YouTube channel to see library commercials created by TAG. Subscribe to our channel.
Baby Lap Sit
Babylap sit is a special time for parents/grandparents and their babies ages 6 months- 2 years to interact with stories and songs. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30am unless otherwise noted in the calendar. No lapsit on Sept. 1st. No registration required.
Day Storytimes
Storytimes in September are Monday/Tuesday at 10:30am and Monday at 3:00pm. They are open to ages 2 and up. They start on September 7th.
Silly Bandz Trading
Come share and trade Silly Bandz on September 10th from 3-4pm. Open to all ages.
Music Together Class
All families can be musical families! Come discover the power of musical play with your child through song dance and instrument play on September 15th at 10:30. Create a joyful musical environment where your family can create connections that last a lifetime. Registration begins Sept. 1st for ages 0-4.
Wednesday Afternoon Movies
Marmaduke rated PG is playing on Wed. September 15th at 4pm. Bring snacks!
Pinkalicious Party
Come celebrate all things pink with stories and crafts for ages 3 and up. We will have 2 sessions 10:30 & 3:30 on Friday September 17th. Registration is required and begins Sept. 1st.
Ballerina Storytime
An authentic ballerina from the Jose Mateo Ballet programs will arrive in fashionable ballet style complete in costume and delight children with stories about ballet in this story reading session on September 28th at 10:30am for ages 3-5. Registration is required and begins September 1st.
Aspiring Authorsfor grades 4 and up. A group for creative writers who want help with their stories or are looking for new ideas. We are in charge of the Scribbles N Stuff newsletter. Next meetings is September 13th at 4:30pm. Register at the Youth Services desk.
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Join our Teen Advisory Board and help plan upcoming programming for all ages and make youtube videos. Please leave you name and phone number with Ms. Lamarre at the Youth Services Desk.
Our summer volunteer schedule is all booked up! Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers that have helped so far.
School/Community Organization Visits
I will be glad to come visit your school/organization to teach:
*databases *bookcare *all about the library *book talks/recommendations *themed storytimes
I also conduct library tours and storytimes here. Please call me to schedule dates.
TumbleBooks are here! Check out our new downloadable books for kids!
New! Click here for great children's books and authors!
For a list of storytimes and craft programs, check our calendar. Parents, please read our guidelines for storytimes.
If you are interested in volunteering for your school community service, please click on the form, print it, fill it out, and bring it into the Children's Room. Student Volunteer Form
FAFSA on the web
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Mom's & Dad's Guide
South Shore activities for young children and their families.
MCAS
Everything you need to know about the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.
To better serve our Pembroke students, we ask Pembroke school teachers to please fill out this assignment form. We will know what classes will be looking for before they come in.