Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Kimball Library News 11/2/10

Did you know that you can receive electronic news twice monthly with the following features? …Current programs for all ages, electronic links you can either fan or follow us on, monthly book discussion dates and synopsis of the chosen book, community interest news, newest materials ~fiction, nonfiction, biographies, audio books, DVDs/Blu-ray, teen fiction, graphic novels, music, upcoming new materials on order (you get to see what is coming months in advance and reserve early), and the current monthly calendar. Get into the digital age and have our news delivered to your inbox.

All you need to do is fill out a card at the desk with your name, telephone number, and current email address and ask to be added to our electronic news list. OR, you can email the above information to staff@kimballlibrary.com with ADD ME TO E-NEWS in the subject heading. On the first and the 15th of each month you’ll receive your own copy of ‘Kimball Kibbles & Bits.’ KIMBALL KIBBLES AND BITS is the electronic newsletter of the Kimball Library in Atkinson. We publish this newsletter with news of items available for loan, items available soon that you would want us to purchase, great programs for the whole family, and other items of interest to our community. If you like the newsletter, you can forward it to a friend. If you want to have your community activity listed in the newsletter, send the details to staff@kimballlibrary.com, or drop them off at the library. Electronic submission is preferred.

ATTENTION ALL THOSE IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Make a beautiful boxwood tree this year and start a new tradition! Felicia Motherway will demonstrate how to make a lovely boxwood tree on Thursday, December 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm in the meeting room that you will take home that evening. The material fee is $30 dollars and must be paid in advance to secure your seat. You may stop by the library to register or mail a check to Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave Atkinson, NH 03811. Sign up early because this event will likely fill up and it is limited to 20 people. This is a craft-friendly activity and novices are welcome.

“We are Santa’s Elves” for your kids ages 6 and up for the December Saturday Cinema dates. We’ll occupy them with a movie and fun in our large meeting room while you shop or wrap gifts. Please send them with movie snacks and spill-proof beverages. Pillows are also welcome if they prefer to sprawl out rather than sit in chairs. You’ll fa la la all the way home! And when is this taking place? We have two Saturday cinema dates for December 4thth and 11th, from 10:15am-12:15pm. We will also be hosting a special afternoon on the 18th, but we’ll fill you in on more details in future articles. So start getting in the spirit, mark the dates, and keep reading the Kimball Library News.

Please note that the Kimball Library will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, in recognition of Veterans Day. We will resume regular hours on Friday the 12th from 10-8. We will also be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for a Thanksgiving hiatus. Regular hours will resume on Saturday the 27th from 10-3.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Kimball Library News 10/26/10

Children’s Librarian, Carolyn Birr, will don her chef’s hat once again and teach the second “Kids’ Cooking” class on Wednesday, November 10, from 4-5pm. Once again we are asking the thought provoking questions, “Do you like to cook?” or “Do you like to eat?” If you can answer ‘YES’ to either of those two questions and are in grades 3-5, then this is just the class for you. Spaces in the class are limited and you need to register so can secure your seat. The October class whipped up some lovely crepes, so the staff is wondering what yummy smells will be wafting in from the Children’s Room. Attend the program and experience it for yourself, and make it even merrier by gathering up some of your friends to register with you.

New Hampshire Photographer Paul Wainwright’s new book, A Space for Faith: The Colonial Meetinghouses of New England has been selected as one of five finalists in the nonfiction category for the 2010 New England Book Awards. The Atkinson resident and local artist will be here on Thursday, November 18, at 7pm to deliver a special presentation on his latest release. “A Space for Faith: The Colonial Meetinghouses of New England is a collection of Wainwright’s classic black and white photographs that paints a composite portrait of these once ubiquitous landmarks of the New England landscape. Only a few remain as they were – touched only by time – and Wainwright’s photographs give us a glimpse into an age when life was simpler.” We think it’s simple—mark the date and time and join us for the evening. Better yet, bring a friend or two. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autographs.

Please note that the Kimball Library will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, in recognition of Veterans Day. We will resume regular hours on Friday the 12th from 10-8. And for those who long range planners, we’ll be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday November 26 for a Thanksgiving hiatus. Regular hours will resume on Saturday the 27th from 10-3.