Kimball Library’s “The Great American Art Caper” attracted lots of “art sleuths” who answered the mystery questions on our art posters. Thanks again to those patrons who participated. There is STILL time until the end of this month! If you’d like even more information on the paintings or photographs in our American Art series, check out the corresponding books and DVD’s in our main display case. Also, make sure to attend the reception for Paul Wainwright’s collection in our large meeting room on Thursday, October 1, from 6-8pm. Expand your cultural horizons right in Atkinson.
Expand your mind and your knowledge of history, also. In a brief 30 year period in the early 19th century, the New Hampshire countryside became home to hundreds of thousands of sheep. Production of wool became a lucrative business, generating fortunes and providing the only era of true agricultural prosperity in the state's history. It left behind a legacy of fine architecture and thousands of miles of rugged stonewalls. Farmers overcame enormous challenges to make sheep husbandry succeed, but forces from beyond NH were to doom the industry, with social consequences that would last a century. Be prepared to be in attendance for the upcoming program “The Great Sheep Boom and Its Enduring Legacy on the New Hampshire Landscape” on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30-8pm. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and the Atkinson Historical Society.
Find it difficult to get out to and select your materials to expand your mind? Kimball Library is introducing “Homebound Services” where we bring the library home to you. This program provides adult services for those who are unable to get to the library due to short/long term illness, non-driver status (senior), or physical challenge. Benefits of the program are longer lending periods, no overdue fines, and materials will be delivered to your home. There are a variety of materials available through this service. Please contact the library for more information and get started by filling out a patron profile sheet indicating what type of materials you would like to receive. In cooperation with the Atkinson Elderly services, it is our desire to serve you.
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