Friday, May 27, 2011

Kimball Library News 5/24/11

Meet the artist! Don Whittemore will present a slide show on his technique and acrylic artwork. This presentation will take place in the meeting room on Tuesday, June 14th, from 7-8pm. His artwork is on display in the library meeting room from May 17th through June 20th. You can see his paintings and processes via internet on his art website at www.donesfineart.com.

Meet the Children’s Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme ‘One World, Many Stories’ will give kids opportunity to travel around the world. There will be weekly programs with different countries as the theme. Travel the world with us as we enjoy the customs, art, stories and great food from faraway places! Registration is starting June 23. Most events require early registration so please check the online calendar in advance. The children’s reading program is geared for children entering kindergarten through entering grade 5.

Meet the Teen Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme ‘You are Here’ compliments the children’s theme. Teens will have the opportunity to read for raffle prizes, attend programs that are multi-cultural and theme-centered, and if enough teens register and play they will ‘Tat the Teen Librarian’ on August 2. The teen summer reading program is geared for youth entering grade six up through age 19. We are only leaking a little of the info now, but please visit our website for details on each program. Teen registration begins on Tuesday, June 21. Register early, starting reading, and win!

The “Summer Reading KICK-OFF” event on Saturday, June 25th, is for all ages, needs registration in advance, and you can do that starting June 3. Bonjour! We're headed for France, the first stop on the tour of 5 world countries. There will be crepes to eat. (Wear your beret or mustache or anything sparkling!) Also on the docket is an Eiffel Tower building project to complete, and a little French cinema to enjoy! REGISTER EARLY. This Kick-Off is open to all children and teens who will be participating in the children’s or teen summer reading program at the Kimball Library. Ages 5-19 are welcome. (Teens—you are never too old for crepes, crafts, and the cinema!) The cut-off date for signing up will be Friday, June 24th at 12:00 noon for this particular event. Hope to see you there!

New this year for summer reading is that not only is registration required at each program, but also, registration will close 24 hours before the start time. We want to ensure that we have enough supplies for all of the kids and teens participating. Keep up with the website calendar as well as the weekly articles as you won’t want to miss out.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Kimball Library News 5/17/11

Consider this: You can enjoy beautiful artwork right in your community. Don Whittemore will have his artwork on display in the library meeting room from May 17th through June 13th. Take time to stop by and enjoy the show.

In 1979, Don began taking art lessons from a local artist. Once through the basics, and after completing several paintings with the instructor, he went off on his own. He read a lot of art history, visited museums, art galleries and shows, while at the same time beginning to develop his own style. Don currently volunteers at the Salem, NH Senior Services Center giving free, weekly painting lessons to emerging artists. He also offers a series of five weekly semi-private acrylic workshops for experienced artists currently using acrylics or any other painting medium for a fee. These take place in his home studio in Windham, NH. For those folks new to acrylics, the workshops will provide hands-on experience on how to work with this fast drying, versatile medium. Experienced acrylic artists will learn new methods and approaches to get the most from this wonderful paint.
Consider this: What would you do with an extra $500.00 a month? Dream about how to spend or invest it after coming to ‘Couponing with Chrissy’ on Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:00pm. Seats are limited for this workshop and registration is required. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Chrissy is an Atkinson mother of three and has been “couponing” for years now. She was constantly trying to find ways to increase her household income. Then a high school friend said, “Spend less” and that’s how it all started!

There are tricks to using coupons. It is not as simple as finding a coupon for a product and clipping it. Chrissy teaches people the strategy behind coupons. The class takes about two hours and will start with the basics of “couponing.” It is not ‘Extreme Couponing’ as seen on TV. People on TV spend hours laboring over their “deals.” Chrissy spends two hours per week doing this for her family and has saved approximately $15,000-$20,000 in two years. Her family grocery bill was $180/week and now it’s less than $55/week. If you cannot make this class and want to learn how to save like this, you can email Chrissy @ CouponingWithChrissy@hotmail.com to set up your own class.

Consider this: ‘How much does it cost to see a movie at Kimball Library? Check out our great value: FREE Saturday Cinema on June 4 at 10:30am! We’re showing the greatest love story ever told with lawn ornaments on our big screen. Pack up the whole family. Registration is required, and waivers must be signed for children under 10 who are being dropped off. If you are under 6 an adult who brings you must be in the building.

Consider this: Kimball Library will be closed on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 28-Monday, May 30). Two day loan items taken on Thursday, May 26, will not be due back until Tuesday, May 31.

Kimball Library News 5/10/11

Kimball Library has many services of which you may not be aware. Listed below are just a few of the many perks of possessing an active library card.

Museum passes: We have discounted passes available for reservation. You may reserve them online, over the phone, or in person. Reserve your passes early for vacation weeks or holidays so you won’t be disappointed. Available options~ Currier Museum of Art, Museum of Science. Museum of Fine Arts, Peabody Essex Museum, New England Aquarium, Seacoast Science Center, Imajine That, Zoo New England (Franklin Park Zoo-Stone Zoo). Take advantage of these great discounts.

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks: Visit our webpage, www.kimballlibrary.com, and click on the downloadable books link. PRESTO: Welcome to New Hampshire Downloadable audiobooks & eBooks! The site is brought to you by 150 NH public libraries. Every audiobook and eBook in the NHDB collection can be downloaded to a PC and nearly every audiobook can be transferred to your Windows formatted iPod. All audiobooks can be transferred to a compatible WMA player. MP3 audiobooks can be transferred to compatible MP3 players. All MP3 audiobooks can be downloaded to your Mac and transferred to an iPod or other compatible MP3 player. eBooks can be downloaded to your Mac using Adobe Digital Editions software. To enjoy the audiobooks on your PC or Mac you will need to install the Overdrive Media Console. To download eBooks to your PC or Mac you will need to install Adobe Digital Editions. Start enjoying audiobooks and eBooks FREE.
Universal class: At the click of a button you can have an education on us! Just look under the library links on our webpage for ‘Universal Class.’ Some sample classes are: Interview skills 101, Medical terminology 101, Photography Basics, Microsoft Office 2007, Wedding Planning 101, Caring for Seniors, Stress Management 101, Writing Basics 101 and much more. There are over 500 online continuing education courses. You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 classes at a time, and you have up to 6 months to finish each class. You have access to your course 24/7 via the Internet. Attend class and do assignments on your schedule. Each course has a real instructor with whom you may communicate with using email. All of these courses are free for Kimball Library patrons.

Kimball Library will be closed on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 28-Monday, May 30). Two day loan items taken on Thursday, May 26, will not be due back until Tuesday, May 31. Happy weekend!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Kimball Library News 5/3/11

For the history buffs, at our upcoming book sale there will be a selection of Civil War related books – this being the 150th anniversary. For those of you that live in the present, there will be plenty of contemporary realism books. And, for those who like to live out of this world, there will be plenty of fantasy as well. Please put Saturday, May 21st, at Kimball Library on your list of places to go. The hours are from 8am-3pm for the sale. Rain or shine, we’re waiting for you! Please also note that we are still encouraging and accepting donations for this upcoming sale.

We also are encouraging reading along with great discussion for all readers, young and old. We not only have two distinct book discussions for adults (every third Tuesday evening of the month at 6pm and every fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:15am), but we also have discussion for teens, tweens, and little nippers. Take note that grades 4 and 5 will soon be meeting on Tuesday, May 17, to discuss ‘The World According to Humphrey’ at 5:30pm with supper in tow as well as grades 2 and 3 meeting on Monday, May 23, at 6:30pm to discuss ‘Owen and Mzee’ with a brown bag supper. The elementary grade book discussion clubs do require registration, and drinks and dessert are served. The tweens and teens also have discussions once a month that don’t require registration. The tweens (grades 6-8) will be discussing ‘Devil’s Breath’ on Wednesday, June 1, at 6:30pm while the teens (grades 9-12) will be discussing ‘Paper Towns’ on Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30pm. Candy is part of the regime for the middle and high school discussions. All may get copies of the books at the main circulation desk for the asking.

Just a reminder-- Kimball Library will be closed on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 28-Monday, May 30). Two day loan items taken on Thursday, May 26, will not be due back until Tuesday, May 31. Plan ahead and stock up! We wish you all an enjoyable holiday.

Kimball Library News 4/26/11

It’s raining books! Hallelujah! It’s raining books! Please keep the book wave going. We’d love to keep stocking up for the upcoming semi-annual Book Sale that coincides with the Town-Wide Yard Sale (May 21). We are interested in gently used books, DVDs, and music. (Please, no magazines, textbooks, or condensed books.) Take the plunge with spring cleaning and we’ll take the goods off your hands. All donated items find a home in the book sale, our library, or Got Books. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library and you’ll make the ‘Friends of Kimball Library’ very pleased!

Hawke, the reader dog, has been on vacation, but she is back! Register now to come and read with Lady Hawke and celebrate Hawke's birthday on Wednesday, May 18, from 4:00-5:00pm! Have a cupcake with us in honor of Hawke. This wonderful nine year old Labrador retriever is very patient and loves being read to by children. She is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International and loves her visits with new and experienced readers. When she's not reading, Hawke lives in Plaistow with her sister and brother Labs and human family. It’s certainly not required that you bring a gift, but Hawke loves presents just as much as kids do. Dog treats and appropriate bones are welcome.

Please take note that Kimball Library will be closed on Memorial Day weekend. (Saturday, May 28-Monday, May 30) Two day loan items taken on Thursday, May 26, will not be due back until Tuesday, May 31. Take advantage of the extension, and please have a safe and pleasant holiday weekend.