Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Kimball Library News 4/12/24

FEATURED ARTIST: RON WATSON ~ Paintings on Display through April 2024

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Ron Watson’s photography during April 2024. He calls this exhibit “For the Birds”.

An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man who has spent his life exploring the natural world. As a longtime photographer/ videographer most of his work over 60 years has revolved around the ocean both on and below. His videos and photography has appeared in scientific journals, on PBS’s NOVA and on Amateur Naturalist programs.

Ron has worked as a scientific diver for the New England Aquarium and as the Chief Scientific Diver for the Charlotte Marine Research Team. While working for CMRT, he helped to place and monitor artificial reefs. He has worked with New England Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue, the Mote Marine Mammal Rehab, the Florida Marine Research Institute and finally, with the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue team where he is a current staff member.

Ron describes himself “… as an opportunistic photographer who will not hesitate to take shots of anything that catches my eye. This exhibit will consist of photos of wildlife, landscapes and the natural world.

DIVING FOR FOSSILS ~ Thursday, 4/18/24 at 6 PM

Join Ron Watson as he talks about diving in southwest Florida one of the most fossil rich areas of the Americas. He will share what it is like to dive for fossils and the fascinating stories he learned about the fossils. Please register for this event.

About the presenter: Watson’s interest in diving for fossils started over 30 years ago after learning about an area in Florida touted as “The Fountain of Youth” that was discovered by Ponce De Leon. The spring itself is a geological and archeological treasure that can only really be seen and explored by diving. Ron has worked as a scientific diver for the New England Aquarium and as the Chief Scientific Diver for the Charlotte Marine Research Team.

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB (Grades 3-5): Thursday, 4/18/24 at 6 PM

Bring food in a brown bag and be ready for talking! Drinks and treats will be served, so get your book and join us! Books can be picked up in the Children’s Room.

April’s Book is Trapped by Peg Kehret. When a pig falls from a truck and the driver doesn’t stop, Alex saves the frightened animal and gets permission to keep it. Then the belligerent truck driver shows up at Alex’s doorstep, determined to reclaim the pig. Alex’s parents turn him away, but Alex worries that he’ll be back.

BUILD A POM-POM LAUNCHER
(Grades K-4): Saturday, 4/20/24 at 10 AM

Up, up and away go the pom-poms! Watch them sail through the air! It’s time to come in for a little STEAM action. Register your children online or in person and and they will have a ‘blast’!

Friday, April 5, 2024

Kimball Library News 3/29/24

SEW IT UP!: Wednesdays from 12 to 3 PM

Do you like to sew or want to learn to sew? Join us for this super friendly and welcoming group who like to do all sorts of sewing, including crafts, garments and home decorations. With sewing machines in hand, we gather together on Wednesdays at 12:30 and talk about sewing projects, techniques, fabric etc., all while stitching away. Don’t have a project that you are currently working on? No problem, we have a couple projects to get you started. It is a great time to share ideas, swap fabric, learn some new techniques and stay inspired.

The group is for all levels! *Please bring your sewing machine and project. If you do not have sewing machine please indicate when registering as we may have an extra one to use when we meet.

Darlene Irving, Sew It Up! group organizer, generously offers her volunteer time to teach individual and group sewing classes. She has been sewing for over 40 years and enjoys sharing her love of sewing with others.

BOATING SAFETY COURSE 2024
: The following NH Boating Safety Courses will be held at the Kimball Library April 9th and 11th, May 14th and 16th.

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion. Individuals must attend both evening classes. For requirements and to register visit: NH Marine Patrol or the Kimball Library website.

ITALIAN CONVERSATIONS STUDY GROUP
: Tuesdays at 6 PM

This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games. If you are fluent or are learning the language with a basic understanding of Italian vocabulary, grammar and verb conjugations (present tense), please come join us to exercise your Italian the fun way!

ELEMENTARY EXPLORERS (GR. 1-3): Thursdays @ 3:30 PM

Calling all elementary school kids! Do you love science? Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy doing experiments? Then this is the class for you! If you are in 1st-3rd grade, you are invited to join us for this fun, interactive program. We’ll start by discussing the topic and then launch into the challenge or experiment of the day. Our 2024 spring session will begin on April 4th at 3:30 PM.

Priority will be given to new participants. Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make arrangements with the Atkinson Academy Pick-up Patrol. (The Library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Kimball Library News 3/22/24

WRITER’S STUDIO FOR ADULTS (Rescheduled): Friday, April 12th 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a morning of self-expression and creativity. All writing styles and abilities are welcome. This gathering will allow you to engage in creative writing while exploring your literary style. At the next gathering, we will reflect on our life roles and the underlying values that support us in sustaining these unique roles. As we reflect, we will also begin the process of storytelling. This is an opportunity to express your life experiences and events. These life events are the stepping stones to uncovering your natural talents.

All creative supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring a writing journal or other supplies that inspire and support your creativity.

Instructor, Donna Quinn Corriveau, Direct Support Professional, enjoys engaging with local organizations to share creative and self-expressive programs or activities. As Donna states, "I believe self-expression represents the highest form of joy."

SPRING MOTHER GOOSE
(Babies to age 3): Mondays at 10:15 AM

Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.

If you sign up, we consider you registered for the length of the session which ends in June. Registration is rolling and is required. If the class is full, please go ahead and register ONE time and you will be placed on the wait list. We will be in touch!

Email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com with specific questions.

PAINTING WATERCOLORS WITH PIXIE for Adults: Monday, April 8th at 12:30 PM

Come paint a spring picture with NYC and MA artist, illustrator and educator, Pixie Yates. Pixie will lead a hands-on watercolor color class. She will teach you how to paint a design in a variety of styles.

Pixie provides all the materials, you just need to bring your creative self. Registration is required.

Pixie Yates is an NYC and MA-based artist, designer, illustrator, and educator. Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style that invokes a sense of style and delight. Pixie’s watercolor and acrylic works features colorful flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles, and more. She is inspired by the places and objects people find meaningful and accepts custom work. She also teaches and shares her unique style through art-making workshops for adults and children.

Kimball Library News 3/15/24

WRITER’S STUDIO FOR ADULTS: Friday, March 22nd 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a morning of self-expression and creativity. All writing styles and abilities are welcome. This gathering will allow you to engage in creative writing while exploring your literary style. At the next gathering, we will reflect on our life roles and the underlying values that support us in sustaining these unique roles. As we reflect, we will also begin the process of storytelling. This is an opportunity to express your life experiences and events. These life events are the stepping stones to uncovering your natural talents.

All creative supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring a writing journal or other supplies that inspire and support your creativity.

Instructor, Donna Quinn Corriveau, Direct Support Professional, enjoys engaging with local organizations to share creative and self-expressive programs or activities. As Donna states, "I believe self-expression represents the highest form of joy."

DISCOVERY STORYTIME (AGES 3-6): Wednesdays, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM

Pre-K friends ages 3-6 (and their caregivers) are encouraged to join us for some tactile fun, stories, finger plays or actions songs, and crafts. We'll have several stations set up with fun activities that will build on our fine motor and other skills. We might get a little messy in this class, but that's part of the fun! Registration is required.

TIME FOR BINGO FOR BOOKS! (K-5): Thursday, March 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Have your listening ears ready to hear your numbers being called! It's always fun to win and go home with some books that are new for you.

Register to make sure you have your place in the game! Mom or Dad can always help you play.

FEATURED ARTIST: PIXIE YATES ~ ARTWORK ON DISPLAY IN MARCH

Come to the Meeting Room and see for yourself!

Pixie Yates is a designer, illustrator, and educator. Inspired by urban life, everyday objects, and the natural world reaching back to childhood summers in Cape May Point, N.J., Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style. Pixie’s eponymous late 90’s fashion label, featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and more was carried in upscale boutiques around the world. Today, Pixie’s original watercolor and acrylic work features color-drenched flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles, and more.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Kimball Library News 3/8/24

PAWS TO READ WITH ORLA

Orla will be back for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, March 20th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws to Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to gain reading confidence with a friendly dog. Orla, the Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to provide a “judgement free” zone for children to practice their reading skills. Whether your child is an emerging or fluent reader doesn’t matter to Orla. She is excited to sit and listen to your child read their favorite books.

Children should bring a simple book they feel comfortable with. We recommend practicing before your appointment to ensure you get the most out of your time. Sign up on the online calendar for the timeslot that works best for you.

THE GENEALOGY WORKSHOP – 6 PM starting Thursday, 3/21/24

This is a meet up group for all those who are currently working on or are ready to begin their genealogy research. Regardless if you are interested in exploring local Atkinson History or wanting to research your family history, we invite you each month. We will meet at the Library and sometimes visit next door with the Atkinson Historic Society. The Genealogy Workshop is a forum to ask questions of the group about genealogy research and to share resources and successes. Members should plan to bring their work or the brick walls they have encountered so we can review and discuss. The Library offers public Wi-Fi access for those who wish to bring their research on their personal devices or access Ancestry Library Edition which is free to use within the building. The Genealogy Workshop is sponsored by the Kimball Library and the Atkinson Historical Society.

The Genealogy Workshop is organized and run by Lucia Cusimano. Lucia Cusimano holds a certificate in genealogical studies from Boston University. She completed the an intensive fourteen-month study of Professional Genealogy, and has attended several genealogical institutes, conferences, and webinars, focusing on traditional and Italian research. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), The New England Chapter (NEAPG), and several local and Italian genealogical groups. Sshe is a Pilot Member of NOKFinders, as a researcher. NOKfinders specializes in finding next of kin for Missing and Unclaimed Person Cases. Lucia is a member of the Atkinson Historical Society, currently in the position of secretary while also assisting with research and family histories.

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB (Grades 3-5) Thursday, 3/21/24 at 6 PM

It’s time for more fun with the Brown Bag Book Club. Our book for March is Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech, a heartwarming tale of a tiny donkey and the boy who promises to love and care for it.

Bring food in a brown bag and be ready for talking! Drinks and treats will be served, so get your book and join us! Books can be picked up in the children’s room.

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Kimball Library News 2/29/24

BOATING SAFETY COURSE 2024 (REGISTER): The following NH Boating Safety Courses will be held at the Kimball Library on March 12th and 14th, April 9th and 11th, May 14th and 16th.

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion. Individuals must attend both evening classes. For requirements and to register visit: NH Marine Patrol or visit the Kimball Library website.

MAKE YOUR OWN PAINTBRUSHES (Grades K-3): Saturday, March 16th at 10 AM

Can you paint better when you make your own paint brushes? There are so many things to try when you paint, and some of them are strangely creative! Wear comfy clothes, register, and come to see how cool your painting will be. Register online or in person.

FOCUS AND SNAP PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP WITH EVA MCDERMOTT: At 12:30 on the 2nd Thursday of the Month

Do you love photography and wish to further develop your skills or share your knowledge and passion with others? We are a new group of photography enthusiasts who meet once a month to help each other fine tune techniques and if time permits do a bit of camera work outside. Whether you are a new or experienced digital camera photographer or use a cell phone to take pictures, feel free to come join us. Registration is required.

Focus and Snap is organized and run by Photographer Eva McDermott. Eva has taught photography classes throughout southern New Hampshire. Photography has been her hobby and passion for many years. Her current focus is seascapes, landscapes, and nature abstracts using both film and digital cameras. She is a Landscape Gallery Moderator for Nature Photographers Network.

FILM ENTHUSIAST – UPCOMING FILMS ON TUESDAYS AT 1 PM

UPCOMING: *Please note the films are subject to change.

March 5th – Wonka

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the bestselling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate‐maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. This irresistibly vivid and inventive big-screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time, proving that the best things in life begin with a dream.

March 19th – My Sailor My Love

The thorny relationship between a woman and her retired father worsens after he becomes romantically involved with the housekeeper she hires for him.

Kimball Library News 2/22/24

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Wednesday, March 6th @ 6 PM

The book of the month is The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess. This is a story of unwavering determination, friendships and first love, amid the brutality of war, and a cat that was at the heart of it all.

We invite middle and high school students to join us for a chat about this book! Copies are available if you need them at the main circulation desk. Register yourself and your friends for fun conversation and candy.

BLACK BEARS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
: Thursday, March 7th at 6 PM

Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Maintaining a sustainable bear population in New Hampshire depends on minimizing human-bear conflicts. Join us to learn about the natural history of the black bear, current research taking place and how the information learned will affect management of the black bear population. The presentation will discuss a brief history of wildlife in NH, and the Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Bryan Rome is a volunteer Wildlife Steward for NH Fish & Game. Bryan provides educational talks about the state’s wildlife, how people interact with wildlife and how to conserve our natural species. In his personal life, he is an avid outdoors-man who studied Wilderness Leadership in college.

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Conservation Commission as part of their 50th celebration and hosted at the Kimball Library. Registration is required.

ADULTS ZOOM in FEBRUARY
: Head to the online calendar on our website to grab a registration link.

Armchair Tour of the Codman Estate with Historic New England
– Tuesday, February 27, 12:30 PM.

Tracking Beavers, Raccoons, Coyotes & Other Wild Mammals in Winter with the Massachusetts Audubon
– Thursday, February 29, 10:30 AM.

Hydrangea Ps & Qs: Planting, pH, Pruning, Problems & Your Questions with the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association
– Wednesday, February 28, 10:30 AM.