Pember Library Donation

July 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, Nana’s Books Foundation made its first official donation of books to Pember Library in Granville, NY. This was a special day for us as we honored Nancy Dulniak at the library where she fell in love with reading. Nancy grew up in Granville, NY and was awarded her first library card at the age of 6! As she grew older, she volunteered at Pember Library as an assistant. It was here where she knew in her heart that she wanted to make a career as a librarian.

A donation of 21 books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities were provided witnessed by many family and friends.

"Family members dealing with Alzheimer’s have so much to learn. These books help to give guidance and support to caregivers. In the early 1960s, my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A collection of books like this might have been helpful to my mother who was overwhelmed with the job of caring for him, while working and raising five children."

Ardyce Bresett, Pember Librarian

Books Donated:

300 Tips for Making Life Easier by Patricia R. Callone, et. al.

A Heart Full of Gems by Linn Powell and Teepa Snow

Activities to do with Your Parent who has Alzheimer's Dementia by Judith A. Levy

Awesomely Emma: A Charley and Emma Story by Amy Webb

Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey by Jolene Brackey

Dancing with Granddad by Linda Bozzo

Daniel's New Friend by Becky Friedman

Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari

How to Babysit a Grandma by Jean Reagan

How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan

Jan's Story by Barry Petersen

Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor

Klara’s Talent by Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Let's Go Play by Shelby McCarthy

Meeting Mimi: A Story about Different Abilities by Francie Dolan

Outsmarting Alzheimer's by Kenneth Kosik

Surviving Alzheimer's by Paula Spencer Scott

The 36-Hour Day - 6th Edition by Nancy Pace and Peter Rabins

The Blue Zones Solution by Dan Buettner

The Real Alzheimer's by Suzanne Giesemann

Unmasking Alzheimer's: The Memories Behind the Masks by Cynthia Hummel