Kimball Library News

Monday, May 20, 2013

Kimball Library News 5/13/13

Registration for all summer reading programs (preschool), (elementary), and (t/weens—middle/high school) begins on Monday, June 17^th. Each year there is a bit of confusion regarding this process so we proactively start to explain the semantics now. To be included in the summer reading program, registration is required for all age groups. Individual events for various age groups will also require registration as the events have a maximum capacity, and food or craft supplies need to be purchased in advance. We take care not to over-purchase for our events. Please take note to register for the program as a whole, but also to register for each individual event that your child plans to attend.

We truly appreciate cancellations being called in because some other child may be on a waiting list for an event and that spot in reality is being taken by someone not actually attending. More information regarding all the programs will be forthcoming, but definitely note that you may begin general registration on June 17^th. Registration for the program as a whole is ongoing until July 26^th, however, the sooner you begin the sooner you child can begin to win prizes.

Stay tuned……. Toe Jam Puppet Band is coming to town! Toe Jam Puppet Band performs all year round in venues all over New England. Their zany brand of original music gets all who come up dancing and smiling! This variety show will please any age who has a sense of fun and humor in their bones. Bring a smile and be prepared to tap your toes! Registration is not required. Bring Grandma, bring your friends, and bring your brother. We've got something for everyone. This is the official 2013 kick-off into summer reading!

We'll be meeting with ‘Toe Jam’ on the patio lawn and hill at 6:30pm on Thursday, June 27^th, at 6:30pm. In case of inclement weather this event will be held at Atkinson Academy. This event is sponsored by the Elizabeth Smith Estate.

We will be closed Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.) Two day loan items checked out on Thursday the 23rd will not be due back until May 28th. Take advantage of the extension and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Kimball Library News 5/6/13

“We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo. How about you, you, you? You can come too, too, too. We’re goin’ to the zoo, zoo, zoo.” are lyrics by Raffi that you can jam to when you are on your way to the Franklin or Stone Zoo. We have plenty of passes available and this is a great time of year to have a visit. This library pass admits 6 people @ $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child. Reservations can be made online on our webpage or over the phone. If you note that the pass is not available for a particular date, do not despair. Call us and we’ll give you a pass that does not expire until June 30 and that you can use on any day before July 1.

A dozen t/weens gathered on May 1 to discuss a book, 'The Sacrifice', and ending up debating over whether or not the death penalty should exist. Much candy was consumed and there was a lot of thoughtful discussion. Your child in grade 5-8 is welcome to join us on June 5 at 6:30pm as we review Jordan Sonnenblick’s ‘Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie’. This is a brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh and break their hearts at the same time. Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, 'Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie' is a heartwarming journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis. We have copies of this novel at the front desk. Stop by and grab a copy for your t/ween, and we won’t be surprised if you read it and enjoy it, too.

Got books? WE DO! Stop by on Saturday, May 18th, from 8am-3pm. We'll have more than books--baked goods, flea items, movies, music and more. The early bird gets the best picks! See you there.

Kimball Library News 4/29/13

Vacation getaways or business trips are the perfect time to take out one of our 3 regular Kindles, large screen Kindle, Kindle touch, or our Nook. Each kindle has over 50 bestselling titles/authors on it, and our Nook has teen-friendly titles that have been nominated for either the Flume or Isinglass award (books nominated by tweens and teens). Get your name on the waiting list if all our gadgets are checked out. You’ll love having an easily portable library with you.

We also have a fun device for in-house check-out in the children’s room. We have loaded up two iPads with 40 book and early literacy apps, and you will be able to check them out to a designated area by the Children’s Information Desk and use them for one hour. Most of the apps are appropriate for preschool age children as well as there are some that you can use with toddlers. There are some apps that are geared for elementary age as well. This is a tool for you to use with your child, and we have an agreement for you to sign before doing so. Come in and have a look.

Just a reminder that folklorist Jo Radner will be presenting ‘Braving the Middle Ground: Stories of Pre-Revolutionary Northern New England’ at the library on Saturday, May 11^th, at 11:30am. In this performance storyteller/historian ,Jo Radner, juxtaposes Native American oral traditions and stories told by her own New England ancestors to reveal a complex colonial ‘middle ground’ in which English settlers and Native peoples saw one another as defenders and trespassers, pursuers and refugees, relatives and aliens, kind neighbors and ruthless destroyers. Mark the date!

Please keep weeding those unwanted books, DVDs, and music CDs. We can put them into our collection, the upcoming sale on May 18^th, or donate them to another organization for you. Call us anytime we’re open and we’ll meet you in the back for large deliveries.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Kimball Library News 4/22/13

Thinking about spring cleaning? Kimball Library accepts book donations year round, but twice a year we urge you to clear out those you no longer want and bring them in to us. The Town-wide Yard Sale (Saturday, May 18) is coming up and we’d like to have a large selection for folks to peruse and purchase. These items take some time to be sorted through which is why we are asking for them now. We accept books, music, and DVDs in good condition. Please be sure books are not moldy or damaged and that music and movies are playable the entire way through. We do not accept any magazines, text books, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. When we receive your donation, we first sort through to see if we’d like to add any of the items to our collection. If we don’t add the item(s), we then decide if it is to be sold or transferred to a non-profit organization. Please take care to recycle your unwanted items by helping the environment and your local library. Donations can be received during open hours from Monday-Friday (10-8) and Saturday (10-3). If you have large amounts of material, please call ahead so we can be sure to assist you and meet you at the back of the building.

The ‘Friends’ Book & Bake Event on Saturday, May 18^th, will have lots of great adult and children’s books for sale. Most adult books are $2.00 or less and children’s books are under $1.00. DVDs, VHS videos and music are $2.00 or less. Audio books will be priced individually. There will be “Special/Collector Books” for sale, and each book from that list will be priced individually. There will be a great selection of home baked goods and yard sale items. Come early for the best selection as items do tend to go quickly. We will be selling from 8am-3pm. This event is sponsored by ‘The Friends of the Kimball Library’ who support many wonderful programs such as “Summer Reading” which is right around the corner. Your patronage at these events really matters to us.

Here’s a brief reminder that we have a little something for kids ages 4-8 every Friday night until summer vacation. PJ Peeps are at 7pm and we have some stories and a goodnight snack ready for the children. PJ Peeps are welcomed to come in pajamas and bring their friends. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Kimball Library News 4/15/13

Take a look at the two giant ‘Froggy’ characters hanging on the wall entering the children’s craft area to be inspired while you register. an all new ‘Here’s Froggy’ event just around the corner. We just love Froggy’s humor and think you will, too. Froggy books are written by Jonathon London and his humor appeals to a variety of readers. A few of his books include ‘Let’s Go, Froggy!’, ‘Froggy gets Dressed’, ‘Froggy goes to the Doctor’, ‘Froggy learns to Swim’, and ‘Froggy’s Baby Sister’. Join Froggy and us on Saturday, May 4^th, from 11am-12pm for ‘Here’s Froggy!’ as we read Froggy stories and do special Froggy activities. This event is perfect for K-grades 3. Please register online or give us a call to join in the fun.

As you go through your spring cleaning, do you ever wonder if what you have in your hand is worth anything more than the dust it is collecting? Join us on Tuesday evening, May 14^th, from 6:30-8:00pm for ‘Antiques vs. Collectibles’. Presenter Ron Wackowski, Certified Appraiser & Licensed Auctioneer and owner of The Queen's Falcon, Lawrence, MA, will discuss the difference between antiques and collectibles. Attendees are welcome to bring a small item of interest with them. Ron will discuss the items as part of the overall discussion. You may have an undiscovered valuable treasure on your hands, and this may be the night you find out! This event is sponsored by the generous ‘Friends of the Library’. Refreshments will be served.

Have you been missing ‘Hawke, the Reader Dog’? She was unable to be with us in April because she was having a small surgical procedure, and we are happy that she is well and raring to have kids read to her again. We Need YOU to come read to Lady Hawke! She’s waiting to hear some great stories, and only you can help. Please come, bring your favorite book, or borrow one of ours, and spend some time reading to our friend Hawke. She is a very literate Labrador! Register now for your emerging reader or child who just likes books and dogs to read on Wednesday, May 15, from 4-5pm. If no one registers, she will not come. (Parents, no need to worry, Lady Hawke is a trained therapy dog with lots of love and patience.)

Reminder: Folklorist Jo Radner will be presenting 'Braving the Middle Ground: Stories of Pre-Revolutionary Northern New England' on May 11^th from 11:30am-12:30pm. The stories we hear in our families tell us who we are and how we should view the world. What tales shaped New England identities in the 17th and 18th centuries? In this performance, storyteller/historian Jo Radner juxtaposes Native American oral traditions and stories told by her own New England ancestors to reveal a complex colonial 'middle ground' in which English settlers and Native peoples saw one another as defenders and trespassers, pursuers and refugees, relatives and aliens, kind neighbors and ruthless destroyers.