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.

Friday, February 16, 2024

Kimball Library News 2/15/24

No vacation plans? NO PROBLEM!

STAY-CATION EVENTS FOR YOUTH: The Timberlane Regional School District’s upcoming vacation week is February 29th through March 1st. Check out our events below. Most events require registration and details regarding the age groupings are available on the online calendar. Please check there or give us a call.

Winter Mother Goose, Monday the 26th at 10:15 AM: Sign up for stories, rhymes, songs and more modeled after the Mother Goose Curriculum.

Preschool Playtime, Monday the 26th at 11 AM: Join us for an organized playdate!

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt, Monday the 26th between 2 and 7 PM: Can you find them all? Drop by and get your search sheet to see who’s hiding.

Feed the Birds, Tuesday the 27th at 10:15 AM: Make a tasty treat for the birds in your yard.

Puzzle Palooza, Tuesday the 27th between 11 AM and 7:30 PM: Work on puzzles with your family and friends.

Family Film, Tuesday the 27th at 1 PM: Co-sponsored with Atkinson Community Recreation. The Iron Giant is a family friendly film. Snacks are provided.

Angry Birds, Wednesday the 28th between 2 and 4 PM: Set up your towers and knock ‘em down again!

Subzero Nitrogen Ice Cream
, Wednesday the 28th at 6 PM: The science behind the New Hampshire’s favorite treat!

Toddler Time, Thursday the 29th between 10:15 AM and 1:30 PM: Littles and their caregivers are invited to drop in for some sensory play.

Cookie-cation, Thursday the 29th at 4 PM: Fun to make, delicious to eat, and best of all, no mess!

Balancing Bear Yoga
, Friday the 1st at 10:15 PM: Learn the magic of yoga with Kelsey Iani, RYT 2000.

Sharpie Tie-Dye, Friday the 1st at 1 PM: Bring your own white fabric and with simple steps create something beautiful.

ADULTS ZOOM in FEBRUARY: Winter weather got you housebound? Want to explore some history, travel, wildlife or spring gardening? Perhaps you are searching for a new job and want to get up to date on ways to market yourself for a career change. We have some exciting virtual programs for you to choose from and watch from your own home. Head to the online calendar on our website to grab a registration link.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will close on Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day. Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Proquest, Kanopy, Hoopla, or the Libby App.

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases and online services. You may call us at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3 PM on Saturday.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Kimball Library News 1/21/24

Subzero Nitrogen is back!

By demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be used to freeze fresh ingredients into fresh ice cream, we keep the children amused and give them a lesson on the properties of liquid nitrogen, gas laws, and the application of science to food. SubZero Nitrogen staff from Nashua, NH will be our teachers. Each registrant will receive ice cream at the end of the program. They bring a non-dairy option for those who may need it. Everything they bring is nut, gluten and egg free. They bring chocolate, vanilla and bubble gum options. People get to choose which flavor they want!

The science behind this event is for youth in kindergarten and up and their parents or grandparents. Because this is a 'family' event, we ask that adults come accompanied by a child in kindergarten through high school.

Register to join us on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 PM. This delicious event is sponsored by our generous Friends of the Kimball Library.

ROBERT FROST ON THE FARM: NEW HAMPSHIRE FARMING IN 1900: Robert Frost’s poetry can help us appreciate the rigor of life on a New England farm in the early 20th century. In an exploration of both New Hampshire history and Frost’s poetry, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s poems about farming. He provides background on Frost’s life, offering insight into the poem’s origins, and commentary on the work’s artistic beauty, as well as the experiences and emotions it expresses. Participants will join a lively discussion celebrating Robert Frost’s unique gift for capturing farm life in poetry.

Jeffrey Zygmont is a New Hampshire writer and poet who has published numerous fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, and children’s books. As a journalist, he has published articles in a long list of magazines and newspapers. He speaks regularly about poetry and art – especially to promote the works of poets Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost at venues around New England.

This event takes place on Thursday, February 29th at 6:00 PM and is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities, sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society and hosted by the Kimball Library. For more information about the New Hampshire Humanities please visit: https://www.nhhumanities.org

PROQUEST: We are excited to announce ProQuest a new database that is available on our website. You can access to daily articles from major U.S. newspapers such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal as well as The Boston Globe! Look at the Library Links section of the website or the Online Resources tab. These links are now LIVE!

With your Kimball Library card, you can enjoy these newspapers at home or in the Library. Of course, we continue to offer a selection of regional papers in print for you to enjoy reading in the Library.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will close on Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day. Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Proquest, Kanopy, Hoopla, or the Libby App.

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases and online services. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3 PM on Saturday.