Saturday, May 22, 2010

Kimball Library News 5/18/10

Summer is coming and it’s not too early to enjoy the lovely weather and grounds here at Kimball Library. Adjacent to our main circulation desk is a door leading outside to our patio area that you are free to use. We have several tables, some chairs, and even an umbrella for one of the tables. We only ask that you check items out on your account before exiting the building with them. We have had some lovely days and anticipate even more so you’ll be able to peruse the paper, books, magazines, or even join a friend for lunch outside.

Also on its way (drum roll, please) is the 2010 Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is water-related for both age groups. The teens (those entering grade 6 to age 19) will be part of “Make Waves”, and the younger gang (preschool and elementary grades) will be part of “Make a Splash.” Events and activities are currently being planned, and registration for all will begin on Thursday, June 17th. All reading activity logs (younger generation) and raffle ticket entries (teen program) will be need to be completed by the end of July. In early August we will wrap things up with a finale. Please mark the date as to when registration begins so you’ll be sure not to miss out on getting in as much reading as possible (think prizes!) and you’ll be registered for all the fun events.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Kimball Library News 5/11/10

Take advantage of free films! We are showing the last ‘4th Saturday Flick’ until summer’s end. (Not to worry, we have other free film days planned.) We are featuring cute, fast-driving rodents on the big screen on Saturday, May 22nd, starting at 10:30am. Ages 10 and up may stay unattended, ages 6-9 may stay unattended if they’ve registered and been released, and ages 5 and under may stay with a legal-aged caretaker.

Take advantage of our June book discussions. Following the May discussion for each particular group the June discussion book will then be available for the asking. Do plan ahead to get your copy if you don’t attend the May meeting. Listed below are the titles to chew on.

Tweens (grades 6-8) meet on Wednesday, June 2, at 6:30pm to discuss ‘The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites’ by Heather Brewer.

Teens (grades 9-12) meet on Wednesday, June 9, at 6:30pm to discuss ‘Madapple’ by Christina Meldrum.

Evening Adults meet on Tuesday, June 15, at 6pm to discuss ‘Fortune’s Rocks’ by Anita Shreve.

Morning Adults meet on Wednesday, June 23, at 10:15am to discuss ‘Girl in a Blue Dress’ by Gaynor Arnold.

Take advantage of the ‘Food, Fun and Folklore-Tasting Party’ being hosted on Thursday, June 10, from 6:30-8pm. Sample chilled soups, breads, spreads and beverages made from the treasures of a local herb garden. You’ll also be given answers to some burning questions such as ‘What did the Bostonians drink after their tea was thrown into the Bay?’ or ‘What did great-grandma give to a fussy toddler?’ Registration is required and the prediction is that if you hesitate you will miss out. Hop online now and enter your name on the calendar or give us a call and we’ll do it for you. This presentation will be by Brenda Weber and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Take advantage of the extra days for two day loans over the Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31.) Two day loan items checked out on Thursday the 27th will not be due back until June 1. Stock up beginning the 27th.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Kimball Library News 5/4/10

Here’s to reminding all kids in grades 2 and 3 of a new book group that’s just for you aptly named ‘The Brown Bag Book Club.’ Pick up a copy of the book of the month entitled “Catwings” by Ursula K. Le Guin at the Children’s Desk. On May 17th at 5:30pm bring your dinner in… you guessed it, a brown bag. We’ll provide the dessert and drinks and discuss the book until 6:30pm over dinner. Registration is required so go online to our website and visit the calendar page or sign up directly at the Children’s Desk. You’re a big kid now so you can be part of a book club. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and invite them to try it out, too.

Here’s to reminding all teenagers ages 13 and up that a writing group is in process that you are free to join. This is not school – you are not graded except by participation and a willingness to have a good time. We expand our vocabulary and story writing skills by games and peer editing. This is not a class for accomplished writers, rather it is a gathering of those of us who like to play with words. We are dubbed ‘Teen INK’ and meet the 3rd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 6:30-7:30pm. Please give us a try. Our next meeting is Thursday, May 20th, at 6:30pm.

Here’s to reminding our patrons that we will be closed Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31.) Two day loan items checked out on Thursday the 27th will not be due back until June 1. Take advantage of the extension and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Kimball Library News 4/27/10

Libraries provide community and culture. Coming up on May 11th you can experience a two for one here at Kimball Library! Educator, speaker, and traveler, Kay Galloway, will be providing a chance for you to travel vicariously through Mayan Civilization via her photos and dialogue. The Mayan Civilization is summarized by Galloway as such: builders of giant pyramids, extensive cities, and powerful dynasties in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Seeing and hearing is believing, and tales will be told and photos will be seen on Tuesday, May 11, from 6:30-8pm in our large meeting room. Gather round with folks from the community and fasten your seatbelt for a whirlwind tour. No registration is necessary. How’s that for easy?

We also are sporting some new photographs in the large meeting room that you won’t want to miss. Patricia Gaddis is an amateur photographer from New Hampshire. She enjoys taking photographs of an assortment of things - from landscapes to water scenes, sunsets, animals and people, anything that interests her. You can always find her with her camera as it travels with her everywhere. Gaddis has taken some first place ribbons at local fairs. She is exhibiting an assortment of her favorite photographs decking the meeting room walls. Please take time to stop into the library anytime Monday-Friday from 10am-8pm or on Saturdays from 10am-3pm to enjoy her work and encourage a member of the community.