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.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Kimball Library News 1/14/24

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson. Copies are available for the asking. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie. Discussion will take place on February 7th at 6 PM.

At first, Jude and her twin brother Noah, are inseparable. Years later, they are barely speaking. Something has happened to change the twins in different yet equally devastating ways... but then Jude meets an intriguing, irresistible boy and a mysterious new mentor. The early years are Noah's to tell; the later years are Jude's. But they each have only half the story, and if they can only find their way back to one another, they'll have a chance to remake their world.

MORNING STRETCH: Elizabeth Gallien, Licensed Massage Therapist, introduces and demonstrates ways to relieve neck, shoulders and back pain with stretching.

Join us for an hour-long couple's stretch class on Friday, February 9th at 10 AM. Bring anyone; mom and daughter, husband and wife, friend and friend can join. The stretches are done in a regular chair. Partners stretch each other out. The focus on the stretches are neck and shoulders. Dress in comfortable clothes. Register yourself and your partner.

EXTREME SURVIVAL - LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE TRIUMPHED AGAINST ALL ODDS
: New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias captivates the audience by chronicling harrowing survival stories and discusses the lessons learned. Tougias has interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, and researched many historical figures who have achieved the near-impossible. He supplements their stories with a handful of first-person accounts from some of the toughest survivors in history, including mountain climbers to early explorers of the new world. Register to attend on Thursday, February 15th at 6 PM.

This program is hosted by the Kimball Library and made possible by New Hampshire Humanities.

PROQUEST: We are excited to announce ProQuest database has arrived on our website where you can have access to current articles from U.S. Major Dailies: 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.

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

APPRECIATION: Give a long overdue shout-out to the CTN staff, particularly Elisha, who has been supportive and encouraging every week. She has worked tirelessly to get us and many others into the hands of our patrons each week. This wonderful publication will be sorely missed!

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.

Kimball Library News 1/7/24

The Road Not Taken, a fine art exhibit inspired by the poetry of Robert Frost, comes to the Kimball Library in Atkinson during January and February 2024.

The presentation, designed by three Derry artists, Ingeborg V. Seaboyer, Judy Krassowski and Corinne Dodge, features approximately 30 works that reflect a variety of personal interpretations of the most famous as well as some of the “less traveled” works of one of America’s most inspiring poets, Robert Frost. Images in pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics and oils are accompanied by a selected verse that inspired each individual work

Since 2011, the exhibit has been touring libraries and community venues in southern New Hampshire with a goal of reaching all of the public libraries in the state.

JANUARY JAM: Families with children ages 5 to 10 are invited to join us for another night of family fun on Wednesday, January 24th starting at 6 PM. Registration is required.

STEAM stations will be set up in the craft barn, stories will be shared, and group games will be played in the Meeting Room. All activities are geared for elementary age children and parents young at heart.

PAWS TO READ: A New Year, and a new chance to read with Orla! Orla began visiting us in the Library in the fall of 2023 and she was so excited with all the readers that she and Kate are coming back in the New Year in January! They will be here between 3:30 and 4:30 on the 17th. Reading appointments are by registration only which are listed in increments on the website event calendar. This is such a great opportunity for children to practice reading aloud with a sweet furry face listening and no corrections!

Kate and Orla are registered through Pet Partners and are certified to visit us. We can’t wait to PAWS for reading again! Parents can help by assisting with a short book selection that their child is comfortable reading.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WILDLIFE REHABILITOR: Have you ever wondered what happens to a wild animal when they’re injured or orphaned? Join us for a presentation with the Millstone Wildlife Center and hear about their mission and insights into the field of rehabilitation services. Learn about their approach in the care of the more than 1,200 animals that are brought to their facility for help each year! The center will bring three ambassador animals with them. While this presentation is geared toward adults and children older than 12 years of age, everyone is welcome. Registration is limited and the Center requests that attendees stay calm and quiet during the presentation so not to cause extra stress to the ambassador animals. Join us on Thursday, February 1st at 6 PM for a great program.

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Conservation Commission as part of their 50th celebration. Atkinson Conservation wishes to thank the Kimball Library for partnering with us and hosting this event.

Millstone Wildlife Center is a home-based wildlife rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned mammals located in Windham, NH. Executive Director, Frannie Greenberg, is licensed by NH Fish and Game as a rehabilitator.

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.