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bookWin 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.

Pembroke Elementary Schools Summer Reading List

Pembroke Middle School Summer Reading List

Pembroke H.S. Summer Reading List

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.

Read to Ride Program Information Read 5 books to earn a free pass into Rye Airfield Skatepark.

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.

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.

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We are also publishing "video newsletters" on Youtube. Our username is pembrokelibrary. Check out our spoof on the BP Oil Spill.

 

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)

Storytime Podcasts

Hear stories told by our library staff and patrons with special permission from Candlewick Press!

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs by Sam McBratney & Ivan Bates Read by Jennifer Forgit

Baby Brians by Simon James Read by Mary Lou Nicholson and Morgan Duvall

Can't You Sleep Little Bear? by Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth Read by Joyce Kinsman

It's Quacking Time by Martin Waddell and Judith Barton Read by Soumya Karra

You Can Do It Sam by Amy Hest & Anita Jeram Read by Lindsey O'Connell

Book Clubs

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 Authors for 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.

 

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!

 

 

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

Global Road Warrior Database Tutorial

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

 

Biography Resource Center Database Tutorial

 

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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