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 Scribbles 'N' Stuff

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.

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We meet once a month on Mondays at 4:30 for grades 6 and up. Our next meeting is TBD.

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We are also publishing "video newsletters" on Youtube. Our username is pembrokelibrary. Check out our new Friday parody, a music video by Rebecca Black, called "Monday".

 

 

Book Lists

If You Like Diary of A Wimpy Kid, Try this

If You Like Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Try this

Healthy Eating/Going Green Book List (includes adult titles)

Book Clubs

All bookclubs will be on a request basis. If more than 5 children sign up, we will hold monthly meetings.

Teen Events

Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group meets on one 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.

TAG will be splitting into two groups: High School/Officers & Middle & Elem. School (6th grade). The next general meeting will be on February 16th at 5pm for high school and officers and 6pm for Middle & Elem. Check out our YouTube channel to see library commercials created by TAG. Subscribe to our channel.

Check out our Storytubes entry for 2012 on "Tales of Beedle the Bard" by J.K. Rowling.

 


Teen Grant Updates

We are still taking names for the photography class waitlist. They occur on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 every 6 weeks for ages 11 and up. DSLR cameras are included. Next class begins Jan 17th.

Another film class in partnership with the Pembroke Cable studio is on January 19th at 4pm. Registration required.

An Intro to Comic Drawing class with comic book illustrator Andrew Fish will take place on Wednesday February 22nd from 1:30-2:45. All materials included for ages 10 and up.

Zumbarella Antonia Clifford is back on Feburary 24th from 3-4pm for a teen zumba class. Bring sneakers, water, and your dancing feet! Beginners encouraged. No registration required.

An Intro. to Watercolor class with Becky Haletky will begin on Mondays for 6 weeks starting Feb. 27th from 4:30-5:30. Registration begins on January 17th for ages 11 and up. All supplies included.


Anime/Manga Club

We meet once a month on Tuesdays. Next meeting is March 6th at 4pm. NOTE DATE CHANGE We can watch Anime sent from Funimation, discuss great series, and choose new manga for the collection. Open to ages 12 and up.


Wii Brawl Tournament

On Thursday February 23rd from 1-2:30pm test your skills at Mario Kart for a Game Stop gift card. Open to ages 7-10. 3-4:30pm for ages 11 and up. Registration begins February 1st.


Chess Club

Open to all ages. They meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30. No registration required.


Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

Join our Teen Advisory Board and help plan upcoming programming for all ages and make youtube videos. I also look for help during the year for storytime and craft preparation on a rolling basis. Please leave you name and phone number with Ms. Lamarre at the Youth Services Desk.

Teen Tech Squad: Teens ages 13 and up can be part of a Teen Tech Squad to help afterschool and on evenings to assist in computer training classes and one-on-one technological assistance during library open hours. Pick up an application form at the library. Our new office hours are Tuesday 5-7,Wed 4-6, Friday 4-5. Adults and teens are invited to come ask questions during office hours and we will do our best to answer. The library is not responsible for loss or damage of technology while in their care.

Kid Events

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 registration required. No lapsit on Feb 22nd.


Day Storytimes

Storytimes will be Mondays at 10:30 and Tuesdays at 10:30 unless otherwise noted on our calendar. No registration required. Storytime is in session. There will be no storytime on Feb 7th, 20th, and 21st.


Lego Club

Ages 5 and up can bring their own legos to build, share or trade or use some of ours. Each month we make lego creations based on a theme or work on a new set. Next meeting is February 16th at 4pm. I am looking for LEGO donations. We have been making videos on youtube called Lego Stories. Click here to view more.

 


Art Adventures

Explore famous picture book illustrators and learn how to replicate their work through a craft. Open to ages 5 and up. Sign up for each week individually. Next programs is held February 13th from 4:30-5:30.


Read to Your Rover

Meet Nugget, a certified therapy dog, who loves being read to! Open to beginning readers or pros. Practice reading in a safe encouraging and fun environment. Bring your own book or pick one from our collection. Next meeting is on February 9th from 4-5pm. Registration required.


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 *library card sign up month (September)

I also conduct library tours and storytimes here. Please call me to schedule dates.

Click here for TumbleBooks! TumbleBooks are here! Check out our new downloadable books for kids!

 

Novelist K-8 logoNew! Click here for great children's books and authors!



Kids Infobits.

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

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Parents' Resources

Here are some web resources you may find useful:

FAFSA on the web
Free Application for Federal Student Aid brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education. Filling out the form electronically can be weeks faster than the paper file.

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.

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Pembroke Students' Resources

InfoTrac K-12 Junior Edition

InfoTrac K-12 Student Edition

Global Road Warrior Database Tutorial

If you have trouble viewing, click on the arrows button on the bottom right corner for full screen.

 

Bryantville Elementary School

Hobomock Elementary School

North Pembroke Elementary School

Pembroke Community Middle School

Pembroke High School

Pembroke Public Schools district page

 

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Teachers' Resources

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.

Student Assignment Alert

 

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