Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Kimball Library News 6/21/11

Summer reading is continuing to roll along, and we still are taking registrations on a daily basis. Register to take part in ‘One World, Many Stories’ for kids, or the teen summer reading program for tweens and teens entering grade 6 through age 19, ‘You Are Here’. Please note that most activities require registration and that the registration closes 24 hours before the event starts.

'One World, Many Stories' on Thursday, July 7th, from 4:00-5:00pm is heading to ‘Japan! Don’t Forget Your Passport!’ According to the children’s librarian, there are a few things to think about when visiting Japan: 1. Remember to take off your shoes or slippers when you enter a house. 2. Please bow to show respect to others. 3. Slurping your noodles tells everyone you're enjoying them very much! 4. You may be required to use chopsticks when eating! Learn more about Japan and its customs, food and games at this program. You’ll have plenty to do! See beautiful Japanese clothing, make an Origami crane, and sample Japanese foods and tea. Summer Reading Kids from K-Gr.5 are welcome to sign up. Registration for this event closes July 6, at 4:00pm.

‘Kimball Library Writing Group’ (dubbed by me as ‘Writers Ink’ until they name themselves) is an active group that meets on the second Monday of the month. In July the focus will be on military stories. This does not have to be first-hand experience with the military but should have a military theme. Each writing session will be facilitated. The writing theme will be different each month and decided on by the members of the group. All are invited to come on Monday, July 11th, from 6:30-8pm. This is a judgment free zone for writers of all levels.

‘You are Here’ on Tuesday, July 12, from 6:30-9pm showing off your cooking/assembling skills and seeing a ‘What’s Cooking?’ movie. The 'No-Bake, Bake-Off!' rules are fairly simple. You can either make a drink, an appetizer or dessert. It has to be primarily made in the library and you can use the microwave to heat up your creation. If you want to do some prep at home that is acceptable. You may bring in your own blender. You have thirty minutes to create your entry. You may work alone or with a partner, and you must be sure to bring everything you need for materials. The judges will use presentation, creativity and tastiness as their criteria and rate each category on a scale of 1-5. At the end of the competition, the highest score wins a 'cheap and worthless' prize. After the contest we'll watch a cooking movie. Teens who do not want to be in the contest, but want to just watch the movie, are welcome. The movie will begin around 7:15pm. This is a 'YOU ARE HERE' teen summer reading event. Participants should be entering grade 6 up through age 19. Registration will close 24 hours before the event.

'One World, Many Stories' on Thursday, July 14th, from 4:00-5:00pm is heading to ‘Away We Go to Mexico!’ Hola! If there's one thing you can say about Mexico, it's a fun place! From ancient cultures, colorful celebrations and delicious food, there's always something new and interesting to find out about Mexico! You will be able to create Mexican foil art, color with markers, and then add beads. Won’t it be fun to eat tasty Mexican foods and play a Mexican game? This is a Summer Reading Program where kids ages 5-10 are included. Registration closes Wednesday, July 13th, at 5:00pm.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Kimball Library News 6/14/11

Summer reading is totally underway, and we are taking registrations on a daily basis. For age 5 – Grade 5, we are excited to have kids take part in ‘One World, Many Stories’. The teen summer reading program is for tweens and teens entering grade 6 through age 19, and the cultural theme is entitled ‘You Are Here’. Please note that most activities require registration, and that the registration closes 24 hours before the event starts.

'One World, Many Stories' on Monday, June 27th, from 5:30-6:30pm takes us to Bangladesh with the Summertime Brown Baggers. Kids in grades 2-4 are encouraged to read ‘Rickshaw Girl’ by Mitali Perkins. [In her village, ten-year-old Naimi excels at painting designs called alpanas, but to help her impoverished family financially she would have to be a boy - or disguise herself as one.] Books are available at the children's desk for you to pick up in plenty of time for reading. Please bring your own supper in a bag. We provide the dessert and drinks while we talk about the book. And yes, this event does require pre-registration.

‘You Are Here’ on Wednesday, June 29, from 6:30-9pm takes us to a small French village where a woman and her daughter open up a chocolate shop. 'Chocolat!' the movie will be on the large screen, and during intermission we'll have the chocolate fountain ready for dipping. Entry requirements for this program are online registration AND one dozen or more dippers for the chocolate fountain. Dipper suggestions are on the website. Participants should be entering grade 6 up through age 19. Registration will close 24 hours before the event. This is not a ‘nut-free’ event.

'One World, Many Stories' on Thursday, June 30th, from 4-5pm takes us to Africa where we learn more about the people in our world through story and everyday life. There is African food to taste from Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, beaded bracelets to make, a mask to design, and much more. Registration is required for this event, and this event is designed for children age 5 through grade 5. This is a Kids’ Summer Reading Program, and registration for this event closes Wednesday, June 29 at 4:00pm.

‘You are Here’ on Wednesday, July 6, from 6:30-8pm, takes us to Sudan with the combination Teen/Tween Book Discussion. Youth in grade 5 up through high school are encouraged to read ‘A Long Walk to Water’ by Linda Sue Park. [Based on the true story of Salva, one of some 3,800 Sudanese "Lost Boys" airlifted to the United States beginning in the mid 1990s. This poignant story of Salva's life is told side-by-side with the story of Nya, a young girl who lives today in one of those villages who once walked eight hours each day to fetch water. Following the discussion, we’ll play Kudoda, an African game from 7:30-8pm. Books are available at the front desk. Please register in advance, and yes, it’s true, candy is often on the table at teen book discussions.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Kimball Library News 6/7/11

Summertime and the reading is easy! Mark your calendar for summer reading registration for kids and teens so they can take part in the challenges and joys of reading as well as be eligible to participate in programs and win prizes.

CHILDREN (age 5 through those entering grade 5): ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES is summer reading fun, and registration for the entire program begins on June 23. Enter weekly raffles and win prizes. Travel the world with us as we enjoy the customs, art, stories and great food from faraway places! Come to the library and pick up your packet with all the information and register online. Some events require early registration (**HINT** The ‘Kick-Off’ on the 25th!) so please check the online calendar now as pre-registration before events closes 24 hours before the individual events start.

T/WEENS (those entering grade 6 through age 19): YOU ARE HERE is open to Atkinson youth entering grade 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2011). Register online starting Tuesday, June 21st, and then you must come into the Kimball Library to activate your account, receive your reading tickets, and get your $5 reading coupon. Use it to pay down your library fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, a staff member will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.

For each age-appropriate item you read, turn in your ticket to a staff member with your name, phone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, audio books, ebooks – any literature counts. You may ask for extra tickets if you run out. The last day to enter 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 for teens that have registered and attend teen programs. All ‘YOU ARE HERE’ events on the calendar are eligible for tickets. The more you read and participate, the better your odds of winning prizes.

When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the main desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, music CDs, gift cards and more! You need not be present to win. This year’s challenge is ‘Tat the Teen Librarian’. If at least 70 teens register and submit 700 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will get tattooed by teens at the August 2 ‘Henna by Design’ program.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Kimball Library News 5/31/11

Please pay close attention to the online calendar on our website www.kimballlibrary.com especially during June-August as many of these activities require registration and we limit the number of people who may attend. We don’t want anyone to be left out, but sometimes space is limited or supplies demand a count ahead of the event. 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. Register early to avoid disappointment.

KIDS (Flag Day): Tuesday, June 14, from 3:30-4:30pm. It’s Flag Day and we're going to celebrate with international flair. All ages are invited to create their favorite country's flag on this special ‘Make-it & Take-It’ craft hour. Please register in advance so we’ll have plenty of supplies for you and your friends.

KIDS & TEENS (Summer Reading Kick-off): Saturday, June 25, from 10:15am-12pm. The “Summer Reading KICK-OFF” event on should be on your ‘must do’ list. We're headed for France, and we want you to remember the three C’s. Crepes, Crafts, Cinema! Wear your beret or mustache or anything sparkling! Think creatively because we have 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 not too old, and we always need helpers.) 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!

TEENS (Chocolat!): Wednesday, June 29, from 6:30-9pm. 'Chocolat!' the movie will be on the large screen. During intermission we'll have the chocolate fountain ready for dipping. Entry requirements for this program are online registration AND one dozen or more dippers for the chocolate fountain. Dipper suggestions: marshmallows, pineapple chunks, strawberries, banana chunks, Nilla wafers, shortbread chunks, etc. Anything that is bite-sized that will taste good dipped in chocolate will work. This is a 'YOU ARE HERE' teen summer reading event. Participants should be entering grade 6 up through age 19. Registration will close 24 hours before the event. This is not a ‘nut-free’ event.