Friday, June 18, 2010

Kimball Library News 6/15/10

Did you do your ‘homework’ and bring the kids and teens in to register for summer reading? It’s not too late, but don’t delay so they can get started on prizes.

All Thursdays and Fridays in the month of July have something for kids to look forward to. Each Thursday from 3:30-5pm a movie will be playing in the Children’s Room related to the ‘Make a Splash’ theme. On July 1 we’ll be starting the series off with “Shark Tale.” Likewise, on Fridays we are allowing children in grades 1-5 to ‘get wet’ with some Wii water games from 1-3pm. Kids can join us for a time of open play for water-related Wii games such as penguin slide, river balance bubble, wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising and canoeing.

Teen Thursdays continue in July as well from 6:30-7:30pm. Each week there is a different event and it all relates to the ‘Make Waves’ theme. On July 2 our Wii event will consist of water games from Wii Sports Resort (wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising, canoeing), and teens who are part of summer reading will receive a raffle ticket for registering and attending. It’s all part of the plot to make the teen librarian ‘go blue!’
Adults, don’t be left out of Wii fun and games. Every Friday from 10:30am to 12pm you’re welcome to join us for Wii Sports and/or Wii Sports Resort in the large meeting room. The ‘regulars’ welcome newcomers and will happily give instruction if you’ve never played before. Join in for good times at Kimball Library.

Need a book or a movie for the weekend and you didn’t make it in during the week? Here is a reminder that we are open every Saturday during the year including summers with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. We’re here on Saturdays until 3pm so stop in and stock up.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Kimball Library News 6/8/10

MAKE A SPLASH (PreK-Grade 5) or MAKE WAVES (entering grade 6 and up), but do MAKE SUMMER READING a priority. Help your child ‘decide’ to register. We’ll do the wooing with prizes, blue hair challenges, raffles, crafts, games, book discussions, movies, and more. There is literally something for everyone if you help us with the initial commitment portion which involves a trip to Kimball Library. Registration begins on JUNE 17 and is ongoing, but the sooner your child registers the sooner we can reel them into making summer reading a real part of their summer. Join us in this team effort where everyone wins.

Kicking off summer reading with a bang is a ‘whale’ of a good time! Come get ‘eaten’ by a whale. A 60-foot finback whale is coming to Kimball Library on Tuesday, June 29, and will be here from 6-7pm. You'll be able to go inside and learn about these whales that are native to New England. They are the second-largest animals on earth. Our whale is from the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Portsmouth, NH, and it will definitely make ‘a splash’ or ‘waves’ for summer reading. This summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is geared toward grades one and up.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Kimball Library News 6/1/10

‘MAKE A SPLASH’ is the 2010 Summer Reading Program for kids in preschool through those entering grade 5. Registration begins on June 17 and continues with the program. Basic details that you need to know are that summer reading programs are free with activities for children of all ages. Register first at the library to receive your packet of material. You may keep track of all books on your computer or a computer at the library. We will give you a password when you register. Got questions? CALL: 362-5234 and ask for Carolyn Birr, Children’s Librarian, or email her at children@kimballlibrary.com

‘MAKE WAVES’ is the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program. ‘MAKE WAVES’ is open to Atkinson patrons entering grades 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2010). Register online beginning Thursday, June 17th, and then you need to come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and a $5 reading coupon. Use it to pay down your outstanding fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, we will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.

For each age appropriate item you read, turn in your reading ticket to a staff member with your name, telephone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, books on CD - it all counts as long as it is literature. If you complete all ten tickets, you can ask for another set of tickets. The last day to enter reading tickets for the raffle is July 30th.

If you read an item that is more than 200 pages, you may enter 2 coupons for that same book. Remember~ over 200 pages = double coupons. Participation raffle tickets are being offered for teens that have registered and stay for any teen programs. All events on the July calendar are eligible for tickets if you attend. For teens who take extra effort to record online as well as turn in tickets, you will be able to win extra prizes. The more you read and the more you participate, the better your odds of winning prizes. Last year over 30 teens won at least once.

When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the circulation desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, gift cards and more! You need not be present to win.

If at least 60 teens register and submit 600 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will highlight her ENTIRE HEAD ‘POOL BLUE.’ Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for MAKE WAVES. Got questions? CALL: 362-5234 and ask for Kathy Watson, Teen Librarian, or email her at youngadult@kimballlibrary.com

Friday, June 4, 2010

Kimball Library News 5/25/10

Good things come in threes, and we have three exciting events coming up in June that you won’t want to miss. (Not ONLY three, but three events you won’t want to miss registering for!)

ONE: For the little ones, we have planned several happy mornings of 'dance, stories, and ballet’ and a healthy snack for 3-5 year olds. We are calling it ‘Summer Dance’ and your young children will be happy from head to toe. This free, fun-filled learning experience will be led by Caroline Sharplin from ‘The European School of Dance’. Ms. Sharplin is well-qualified in dance with over fifteen years of teaching experience in the UK, Greece and Luxembourg. Right now we are offering two separate sessions. One will be held on June 7, and the other is slated for June 21. Both are being offered on a Monday from 10-11am. Space is important so please register now.

TWO: Yum, yum, get your tongue ready for tasting! 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. This event is planned for Thursday, June 10th, from 6:30-8pm and will be presented by Brenda Weber and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

THREE: For adults only, please, we are offering ‘Wii Twilight’. Join us for bowling and/or other Wii sports on Friday, June 18, from 8-10pm. It’s after hours so we can make as much noise as we want! I guarantee it will be both friendly and competitive. The Friday morning crowd who often plays Wii here is looking for some night-life as well as some newcomers. Don’t hesitate to try it out, and don’t hesitate signing up early as it is required. (Pssst…events 2 and 3 in this article have more than half the spaces already filled. Don’t delay your registration!)

REMINDER: Make way for the 2010 Summer Reading Program! The teens (those entering grade 6 to age 19) will be part of “Make Waves”, and the younger gang (preschool and elementary) will be part of “Make a Splash.” 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 for getting your info early so you won’t miss out on registering for fun events.