Saturday, October 22, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/18/11

Stop by on Saturday, November 5th, between 11am and 1pm (after you’ve shopped at the Peddler’s Market starting at 9am) to gather information from the Atkinson Energy Fair presented by the Atkinson Energy Commission. The fair will feature short talks on how to lower your energy bills without making major investments. Vendors from local companies offering energy savings products and services will be available to talk to. Attendees are invited to stop in for a brief visit or stay to maximize your opportunities.

Stop by on Tuesday, November 8th, from 6:30-8pm to be entertained and educated regarding the ‘Granite State Sacrifice during the American Civil War (1861-1865). This program is for history buffs or anyone interested in a good free program.

April 2011 marked the 150th Anniversary of the commencement of the American Civil War. For the next four years, the 150th Anniversary will play out over and over again from the firing on Fort Sumter, out in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina in April of 1861 to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in April of 1865. The speaker for the evening will be Steven Robert Closs, author of “Willing Sacrifice: Granite State Valor during the American Civil War 1861-1865”.

The focus of the program is the ‘Fighting Men’ of Atkinson, NH; one of which is a Medal of Honor recipient, who is buried in town and his story is included in Mr. Closs' book. In remembrance of those Granite Staters who sacrificed all for Union and the abolition of slavery, Mr. Closs has been traveling around the State of New Hampshire lecturing on the contributions made by New Hampshire’s valiant sons during that monumental war. Refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society.

Stop by on Saturday, November 12, between 11am and 2pm to take part in the 4th Annual National Gaming Day @ Your Library. Libraries all over the USA will be playing video games and board games. Teens will have the opportunity to play Wii games and/or board games in the large meeting room. Children in grades 1-5 will be able to play Wii games and/or board games in the Children’s Room. Younger children may play board games or cards with adults. Adults can join in the Wii or in board games as space permits.

Days NOT to stop by on in the month of November include Friday, November 11th, (Veterans Day) and Thursday, November 24th and Friday the 25th (Thanksgiving break). Please note you CAN stop by on Saturday the 26th for our usual 10am-3pm hours.

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. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/11/11

Are you a little bit country? Or a little bit Irish? Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins will once again be delighting audiences young and old with a combination of Irish music and American country music. Tune in on Tuesday, October 25, from 6:30-8pm. Arrive early for prime seating. Registration is not required.

Have you registered for the Halloween Spooktacular slated for Friday, October 28th, from 6-7:30pm? Don’t disappoint the kids--spooky stories, fun music, witches, ghastly goodies and a monstrous parade! Mr. Kreep’s room will also be part of the mischief. The name says it all. Registration is required that will close on October 27, 7:00pm or when all available slots are taken (whichever comes first).

It’s that time of year! Mark the date for the 7TH ANNUAL PEDDLERS MARKET taking place on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00am-3:00pm. New and returning MA and NH crafters, artisans and purveyors of fine foods will showcase their exciting products at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St., Atkinson, NH. Order your greens for holiday decorating, choose a unique or classic piece of jewelry, buy or special order hand knitted sweaters, sample the freshest Georgia pecans and delicacies, shop for collectibles, Miche designer handbags, Slippery Soaps, ‘dog wear’, world trade items and so much more. We continue to expand our market and continually offer new and exciting products. This fair is a favorite and draws folks from near and far! Free admission, exciting raffles, silent auction! This exciting event is sponsored by Friends of Kimball Library, Atkinson NH and the proceeds benefit the library. Shop and support your library all in one fell swoop.

Also on November 5th, kids (ages 5-7) should come join us for a fun time on this particular Saturday morning. Do you like to experiment? See how things might work? This is your chance to learn about science around your house every day. The presenter, Craig Richard, lives in Atkinson and is a middle school science teacher in North Andover, Ma. He's going to show us some very cool things about science. Put ‘Kitchen Science’ on your calendar for 10:30-11:30am. Registration is required so don't hesitate and lose your place. We want to see YOU at the library.

Teens, do you want to cut your shirts into the coolest fashions? Sign up for ‘Crazy Cuts (Tee-shirts)’ that is happening on Tuesday, November 8th, at 6:30pm. Meet Corinne and learn how to cut and tie your shirt like a rock star. ‘Corinne’s Crazy Cuts’ is a program given by a 9th grade TRHS student who loves to cut and tie shirts. She will demonstrate her techniques so you can learn how to do this on your own. This program will really rock if you register yourself and a friend and bring a shirt(s) for cutting and a good pair of fabric scissors. Teens in grades 6-12 are eligible. Space is limited so register EARLY. Check out the teen room and see some shirts that have already been cut in multiple ways for an idea of what is to come. Parents—this is a good time to send in those tee-shirts that are lying around in drawers not being worn. Your teen can get a whole new wardrobe for free!

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. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/4/11

Feeling lucky? In the children’s room it’s not hard to be a winner. Save this date (Thursday, October 13, from 4:00-5:00pm) to play Bingo for books! Children ages 5-10 years are invited to join in the fun. Kids under the age of 7 should have adult help while playing. It's fun to win books! We give away our gently used donations as well as some brand spanky news ones.

Feeling green? Even in the autumn it is good to ‘go green’. We have environmentally friendly activities for kids to be made out of recycled materials on Monday, October 17th, from 4:00-5:00pm. A flashy fish made from CDs is perfect for hanging by a window to catch the sun! It's free and it's fun! Please register for this program.
Are you even a little bit country or a little bit Irish? Find out on Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-8pm and meet “Two Old Friends-- (Irish and American Country Music). Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins are once again delighting audiences young and old with a combination of Irish music and American country music.

With banjo, guitar, mandolin, concertina, bodran, octave mandolin and heartwarming vocal harmonies, ‘Two Old Friends’ tell a story in music of how immigrants came to this country from Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain, bringing their melodies and instruments; they show how the old time country ballads of the Appalachians are rooted in these tunes.

A ‘Two Old Friends’ performance will give you plaintive ballads and foot stomping shout tunes; soaring mandolin solos, gospel sing-a-longs, traditional Irish tunes and storytelling. There is truly something for everyone. Come Join the Lads for one of their concerts on October 25th and enjoy an evening with ‘Two Old Friends’!

Come if you dare on Friday, October 28, from 6:00-7:30pm for a little ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ for kids. Wear your costume and join us for All Hallow’s Eve with spooky stories, fun music, witches, ghastly goodies and a monstrous parade. If you dare you can enter Mr. Kreep’s room for the biggest surprise of all. Registration is required and will remain open until filled or October 27, 8pm (whatever happens first). We regret absolutely cannot take walk-ins for this program, so please so register in advance.

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. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 9/27/11

AT LAST! Those who have Kindle readers or the Kindle app on the iPod touch or iPhone now can borrow free electronic books right off our website. Just go to www.kimballlibrary.com and click on the icon that says ‘downloadable books.’ Be careful when selecting the eBook format. Users with Sony Readers, Kobos, and Nooks should be selecting the EPUB version of the title. Users with Kindles or Kindle apps on their tablets and smartphones should select the Kindle Book format. It is not possible to select both formats; whichever format you initially choose is the only format you will have access to. If a Nook user selects Kindle and does not have a Kindle account or device, a librarian will need to ask OverDrive's tech support to return the title. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

Just a reminder—ebooks are similar to physical books and there are limited copies. If you put yourself on hold for books that you like we may purchase additional titles to keep up with demand. The same holds true for those of you who prefer a hard copy of a book. Please put yourself on reserve or ask us to. Also, in either format let us know of new titles you are seeking that are not available so we can add them to our wish list.
Tie a string on your finger to remind yourself about the Saturday Cinema coming up on October 15th at 10:30am. This is a tale (tail) of spooktacular puppies! Pack up the kids and scoot out if they are at least age 6 with a permission slip signed or stick around and enjoy the show for ages 5 and under. We appreciate your registrations in advance. Please bring movie snacks, candy, or bottled drinks along with pillows if the kids prefer to sack out on the floor. Make our Saturday shows part of your family traditions.

Are you gnarly about words? Do you like to be with other peeps your age to hang and chat with? Competitive, much? Try us one Tuesday night of each month. The teen librarian plans to play word games with teens. The game of the night will vary depending on the number of kids (grades 6-12, please) who register.

Just a few of the ideas: 'Fast Scrabble', Bananagrams, Scattergories, Balderdash, Hangman, Upwords, etc. You are welcome to bring word games from home to teach us even though there will be games here. All games must be able to be completed in roughly one hour. Register your friends. (They don’t have to be Atkinson residents.) Our next ‘Words with Teens’ night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:30pm. Come and spell your stuff!

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 10th, as Columbus Day is observed. Two day loans taken on Friday the 7th will not be due until Tuesday, October 11th. We will be open on Saturday the 8th for our usual 10am-3pm.

Kimball Library News 9/20/11

At the click of a button you can have an education on us! Just look under the library links on our website (www.kimballlibrary.com) for ‘Universal Class.’ Available subjects are: accounting and booking, alternative medicine, arts and photography, business, career training, computers and technology, cooking, crafts and hobbies… And those are just the subjects A-C ! 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 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 who you may communicate with using email. All of these courses are free for Kimball Library patrons in good standing.

Also at the click of a button on our website you can download books and transfer them to most e-readers, iPods, or smart phones. Smart phones and iPods have apps that make it really simple. Head to the ‘Downloadable Books’ link and check out the supported ebook devices as well as the list of titles. Not into reading, but into listening? We’ve got you covered there as well with a myriad of choices in downloadable audiobooks. There is a fabulous button on the site called “My HELP!” that can lead you painlessly down the right path. Confused as to what your device can do? We are happy to assist you.

Click for kids? We’ve got TumbleBooks and a TumbleBook library on our website as well. Here you’ll find story books, read-alongs, Tumble tv, puzzles and games, language learning, and nonfiction books. Kids can listen to books or read the text along with the narrator. Parents, you’ll love these stories as well. You can use this on your computer at home or come into the library and use ours. You’ll love the simplicity.

Do you need articles or information for a class? Are you wondering what to read next? Check out our databases at the click of a button. EBSCO Host, NoveList, Kid Search, and more are icons that you may have seen on our website and chosen to ignore. Take some time before you actually need the information to browse around these buttons and see what there is to offer. We have a lot of information to share just on our website alone, and we change up the main page so you’ll see the events that are coming up next. Get educated and stay informed at Kimball Library just with the click of a button!

Are you against button clicking? Do you dislike the word ‘digital’? We have wonderful collection of books with genuine pages, glossy magazines, inky newspapers, rockin’ music, new and classic DVDs, and even more that you do not have to download or get my clicking. You can just come to the library and touch them with your very own hands and bring them home for free. Come. 

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 10th, as Columbus Day is observed. Two day loans taken on Friday the 7th will not be due until Tuesday, October 11th. We will be open on Saturday the 8th for our usual 10am-3pm.

Kimball Library News 9/13/11

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes many hands to make light work. We are in the business of offering you opportunities to serve and give back to your community at the library. You could do that here at Kimball Library if you have one hour a week consistently to give away and you are a detail-oriented person who is sixteen or older. We can use those folks who are willing to shelve books once a week for one hour. Some lifting and bending is involved as well as great attention to alphabetization, order, and the decimal system. We will train you, but we need a minimum of a 6 week trial and then a 6 month commitment from you if we both feel this is the place for you. Contact Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 for more information and a volunteer application.

We have some news regarding our fictional DVDs that we are quite sure will please you. Traditionally our loan period has been for 2 days for all movies in this category. Now, however, you may take out any fictional DVD that we have had for 6 months or longer for a loan period of one week. Our late fees will remain the same if you return them later than the due date, but you now have five extra days to watch your films and get them back for free. This is just our way of making your life easier. 

Even more good news to enjoy is that we have another new way to save you money and add some entertainment to your life. We are now carrying a discount pass for the Merrimack Repertory Theatre. It is good for $10 off each ticket, limit 6 tickets per performance of MRT's 2011-2012 season. *This is NOT VALID FOR SPECIAL EVENTS* and may only be used once per person, per performance.

The pass must be presented at MRT's Box Office to receive tickets. Tickets may be reserved and paid for in advance with the ID Number, on the front of this pass, but the pass must be brought to the theater the day of the performance to receive the tickets.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/

Pass Pick Up Details:
Please pick up the pass at the Circulation Desk no earlier than the day prior to use.

Return Pass Details:
Please return pass to the Library the day of use. Other patrons may be waiting to use it. Thank you.

How to make a Reservation Online:
To make a reservation, close this window, click on the date you want to visit the Merrimack Repertory Theatre. You will then enter your Library Card Number and your PIN/Password. If you have not registered to use the Museum Pass Reservation System, close this window and go back to the page where the Museum Pass Reservation links are located. There you will find a link to register.

**You may also call us at the number in the closing paragraph to reserve this pass over the phone.

Kimball Library News 9/6/11

Tie a string on your finger to remind yourself about the Saturday Cinema coming up on September 17th at 10:30am. This is one of animation’s finest with kooky characters and tunes to hum along. Pack up the kids and scoot out if they are at least age 6 with a permission slip signed or stick around and enjoy the show for ages 5 and under. We appreciate your registrations in advance. Please bring movie snacks, candy, or bottled drinks along with pillows if the kids prefer to sack out on the floor. Make our Saturday shows part of your family traditions.

Book reading adults need to tie a string on their fingers to remember ‘A Stranger in the Kingdom by Howard Frank Mosher book discussion on Tuesday, September 20, at 6pm. Books are at the main circulation desk and there is still time to read one. Stop by for your copy today. Newbies are always welcomed.

If photography is more your thing, tie a string around your finger for ‘Dream It! Plan It! Do It!: Visiting & Photographing the National Parks’ on September 20th at 6:30PM. Ron Wybranoski will present this multi-media presentation about planning a photo trip to the National Parks. It is a step-by-step guide to setting an itinerary, researching the parks, using maps, guides, books and the web to select your route. Several useful photo and travel tips will be covered as well as how to create a wish list of specific places to visit and images to take. Besides many of the well-known parks such as Zion, Arches, the Tetons and Yellowstone, many lesser known locations such as the Wave and White Pocket in Southern Utah, Hoodoos, Escalante, Cathedral Valley in Capital Reef, White Sands and Badlands will be discussed.

Tie a string if bargains are your thing! The Friends of the Library Fall ‘Book and Bake Sale’ takes place on Saturday, September 24th. As is our custom, this is held in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale from 8am-3pm. This is a great day to see friends from town and collect some items at an advantageous price as well. Bargain shoppers and browsers will enjoy a chance to look leisurely through our numerous sale books, bump into some familiar faces, and pick up some delectable goodies en route. Books will be individually priced as well as opportunities for ‘bargains by the bagful.’ Show your support by stopping by and stocking up. You won’t need a string when you enter the building to remember to pick up some baked goods or popcorn as we are pretty sure the smells wafting through the doorway will trigger your memory. Proceeds from the sale benefit the ‘Friends’ group which in turn benefits us. We thank you in advance for your patronage.

Kimball Library News 8/30/11

Do you want to know how to start the school year right? Teens and tweens should come in on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm to meet up with old friends, study, and spend some time on the computers. Register for individual attention with the teen librarian who is willing to listen to presentations, quiz you with your prepared flash cards, read your papers, etc. You may use our laptops in the teen room so you can be face to face with friends. Make this a regular Thursday night hangout for studying or chilling.

Also, teens should take advantage of our cool book discussion groups. Tweens (grades 6-8) meet on the first Wednesday nights of each month while Teens (grades 9-12) meet the second Wednesday of the month. On September 14 teens will be catching up on the latest at school, eating candy, and discussing the book “Please Ignore Vera Dietz” by A.S. King. This book is for fans of contemporary edgy YA fiction, but the group is for anyone that wants to be involved in library ‘sports.’ Copies are available at the main desk. You do not have to finish the book to participate. Both groups meet from 6:30-7:30pm.

Do you want to know how to start the fall off right? Fall cleaning with some book donations to the library is a good start. Kimball Library accepts book donations year round, but twice a year we urge you to especially clear out what you no longer want and bring them in to us. The Semi-Annual Book and Bake Sale (September 24) is coming up and we’d like to have a large selection for folks to peruse and purchase. We accept books, music, and DVDs in good condition. Please take care to recycle your unwanted items by helping the environment and your local library. Donations can be received during open hours from Monday-Friday (10-8) and Saturday (10-3). If you have large amounts of materials, please call ahead so we can be sure to assist you.

Do you want to know how to be environmentally friendly? Join ‘The Green Scene’! Kids ages 5-10 are welcome on Thursday, September 8, from 3:30-4:30pm for recycling projects. Come in and let your creativity shine.

Do you want to know how to make new friends that like to build? Kids ages 5 and up should register for ‘Legos! Legos!’ on Thursday, September 15, from 3:30-5:00pm. Bring your imagination and we'll supply the Legos!
Do you want to know how to make new friends that like to knit? Knitting gathering has exploded in the mornings (Tuesdays and Fridays) from 10:30am-12:30pm. The evening knitters are seeking new friends to join them on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm. All the knitting circles welcome newcomers and non-residents. Please bring your projects and supplies. All ages are welcome.

Do you want to know what the patrons in Atkinson are reading? Check out the latest list on our website under “New Books”. Also featured are new fiction, new audio books, new teen fiction, new children’s literature, and much more. Let your fingers do the walking on the web and see what’s new.

Kimball Library News 8/23/11

Do you want to know how to survive middle school? There’s still time for tweens and teens in grades 6-8 to grab a copy of this book at the front desk and meet with the Tween Book Discussion group to hash over (you guessed it!) “How to Survive Middle School” by Donna Gephart on Wednesday, September 7, from 6:30-7:30pm. We’ll talk about how accurate the book is regarding middle school survival, eat sweet treats, and discuss our own middle school stories. This is a great time for new 6th graders to join us. You can sit in and learn all about us!

Do you want to survive eating and preparing healthy foods? Register for “Whole Foods for the Whole Family” taught by Liz Barbour. If you are considering making the shift to a whole foods diet, are curious about how to identify whole foods, or want to learn how to prepare whole food recipes the entire family will love don’t miss Liz Barbour’s cooking demonstration and tasting. Call to reserve your seat. Non-residents may inquire on the day of the program to see if any spaces are available.

Do you want to know how to survive the Saturday doldrums? Pack up the kids and head to Kimball Library on September 17 at 10:30am for our monthly ‘Saturday Cinema’! Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent while the 6-9 year olds may stay if they’ve been registered and signed for. Ages 10 and up are always welcome. This month’s feature is a new DVD release with an epic battle by heroes trying to save their home from the clutches of the infamous Evil Dr. Doof and his sidekick, Platyburg. There’ll be some catchy tunes as well as the exclusive song ‘I’ll Walk Away.’ Don’t walk, RUN to the library on the 17th!

Do you want to survive visiting and photographing the National Parks? Join us on Tuesday, September 20th, from 6:30-8pm to hear Ron Wybranoski present ‘Dream It! Plan It! Do It! Visiting & Photographing the National Parks’. He will present this multi-media presentation about planning a photo trip to the National Parks. It is a step-by-step guide to setting an itinerary, researching the parks, using maps, guides, books and the web to select your route.

Several useful photo and travel tips will be covered as well as how to create a wish list of specific places to visit and images to take. Besides many of the well-known parks such as Zion, Arches, the Tetons and Yellowstone, many lesser known locations such as the Wave and White Pocket in Southern Utah, Hoodoos, Escalante, Cathedral Valley in Capital Reef, White Sands and Badlands will be discussed.
Ron is a serious amateur photographer and just starting to publicly display his images. His primary focus is on nature photography with a goal of capturing singular images of the beautiful flowers, birds, animals and scenery that surround us all.

Ron has traveled extensively to the National Parks, particularly those in the West. His favorites are the Grand Tetons in the fall, Arches and Canyonlands in the spring, and Zion and Grand Staircase-Escalante anytime he can get there. He is a member of the Merrimack Valley Camera Club (MVCC) in North Andover, MA. He has won many medals and ribbons at MVCC and in regional competitions sponsored by the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC).

How will you survive the library being closed Labor Day weekend from September 3-5? STOCK UP! We’ll be open on Friday, September 2nd until 8pm and then we will re-open on September 6th at 10am.

Kimball Library News 8/16/11

“Whole Foods for the Whole Family: Cooking Demonstration and Tasting” is a great way to start your fall schedule off right. Come to this demonstration on Monday, September 12th, from 6:30-8pm because you will learn how easy and delicious whole foods are to prepare. There are a many benefits of a whole foods diet that will positively impact your health. If you are considering making the shift to a whole foods diet, are curious about how to identify whole foods, or want to learn how to prepare whole food recipes the entire family will love don’t miss Liz Barbour’s cooking demonstration and tasting.

Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started The Creative Feast in 2004. Liz's cooking demonstrations and recipes have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9’s “Cooks Corner” and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine.

Please take note that you must call the library at (603) 362-5234 to have a staff member register you for this particular whole foods program. Seating is limited and Atkinson residents will be given priority.

Likewise for fall, it’s the time of year for the middle school and high school youth to get back in the school grove and start off with some good studying habits. Mark the calendar each Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm to settle down and start to “focus”. If you need a second pair of eyes for a paper or a listening ear for a presentation, the teen librarian will be available for an hour or so. She is also willing to quiz you for upcoming tests if you have your materials ready. Or, just come in to the teen room for studying in general. Come in to focus. We also have laptops available during that time for lending if you bring your library card with you. Give your studying a try in a new location. Bring your friends and mix it up, but just come to settle in to a new great studying routine for the fall.

Continue to prepare for fall by perusing our online calendar for a myriad of children’s events and programs. There are regularly scheduled story times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Mondays are for babies, Tuesdays for toddlers and young preschoolers, Thursdays for preschoolers, and Friday night is for a mixed bag of nuts. The baby lapsit program has a required registration, but most of the others take drop-in availability. Please call the children’s room and talk to Carolyn Birr for details.

For those patrons who plan ahead, please take note that the library will be closed Labor Day weekend from September 3-5. We’ll be open on Friday, September 2nd until 8pm and then we will re-open on September 6th at 10am. Best wishes for a restful long weekend.

Kimball Library News 8/9/11

Continuing on from our thankfulness theme from the last article to our gift sponsors for summer reading, we now take a moment to extend our thanks to those who ‘performed’ in our events. Please join us for a shout out to ‘Reptiles on the Move’ who shared their unique creatures with us, Deepal Vora, an amazing henna artist who professionally and tastefully tatted up the teens, and Sonny Charles from Defense with Dignity who gave teens tools to work with in situations where they might be in danger and ways to escape safely. We were very pleased with the services from these top-notch organizations that went above and beyond to connect with the children and teens. We highly recommend them all.

Do you hear Hawaiian music? Do you see professional Hula dancers? You must be at a LUAU at the library! We encourage you to wear your favorite Hawaiian outfit. Play some Hawaiian games such as coconut bowling and sand bucket toss as well as participate in the hula hoop contest. Face painting, games, and food start at 5pm. Professional Hawaiian dancers start at 6pm. Save the date ~Friday, August 19th, from 5-8pm. Get in the Hawaiian groove and ALOHA.

We are collecting books, movies, and music in good condition that are cluttering up your house. We receive book donations year round, but twice a year we urge you to especially clear out what you no longer want and bring them in to us. The Town-wide Yard Sale (September 24) is coming up and we’d like to have a large selection for folks to peruse and purchase. These items take some time to be sorted through which is why we are asking for them now. Please be sure books are not moldy or damaged and that music and movies are playable the entire way through. We do not accept any magazines, text books, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. When we receive your donation, we first sort through to see if we’d like to add any of the items to our collection. If we don’t add the item(s) to our collection, we then decide if it is to be sold or to be transferred to other worthy organizations. Please take care to recycle your unwanted items by helping the environment and your local library. Donations can be received during open hours from Monday-Friday (10-8) and Saturday (10-3). If you have large amounts of materials, please call ahead so we can be sure to assist you.

For those patrons who plan ahead, please take note that the library will be closed Labor Day weekend from September 3-5. We’ll be open on Friday, September 2nd until 8pm and then we will re-open on September 6th at 10am. Best wishes for a restful long weekend.

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. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 8/2/11

Summer reading programs for children and teens are officially closed which is sad, but we have a lot to be thankful for as well as a lot of thanks to convey. It was a record-breaking year with over 250 combined child and teen registrations. Most of the children’s programs were maxed out for registrations hosting 30 plus for each event. The teens came out in record numbers as well. The children ‘traveled’ to France, Japan, Mexico, and Italy and ate various delicacies from each country represented. Over 80 children, teens, and adults joined us for ‘Reptiles on the Move’. The teens showed off their talents in a cooking contest, showed us their moves in self-defense, and got tatted up with henna. Children read approximately 29,000 minutes while the teens read and participated to the tune of roughly 500 tickets. (Most tickets equaled one book less than 200 pages, and if a book was 200 or above 2 tickets could be submitted.) All of these milestones make us incredibly proud of the youth of this area who chose to spend a portion of their summer reading, expanding their horizons, and with us.

We are incredibly thankful to ‘The Friends of Kimball Library’ who fundraise and provide us with prizes, performers, and programs for the reading programs. If it were not for the hard work and generosity of this group we would not be able to have summer reading program of any substance at all. Likewise, it takes donations from local businesses to whom we also grateful. We tip our hats to the following:
• Hannaford (E. Hampstead, NH)
• EGGIE’S Family Restaurant (Atkinson, NH)
• Charmingfare Farm (Candia, NH)
• StoryLand (Glen, NH)
• Cedarland (Haverhill, MA)
• Victorian Park (Salem, NH)
• Masiello Group (Atkinson, NH)
• East Coast Lumber (E. Hampstead, NH)
• McDonald’s Restaurants (Haverhill, MA)
• Fisher Cats (Manchester, NH)
• Canobie Lake Park (Salem, NH)
• Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey
• Topsfield Fair (Topsfield, MA)
• Rye Airfield (Rye, NH)
Without the support of our sponsors we would not be able to offer prizes which are a fabulous incentive for any age. Please join us in thanking them by frequenting their places of business. It is especially noteworthy for them to give generously in economic times such as these. We also had a number of individual private donations and we offer our kudos to those who thought of us as well.

Summer reading programs may be closed, but we are not. We are open Monday-Friday from 10am-8pm as well as Saturdays from 10am-3pm. Enjoy our a/c on the last lazy days of summer. Chill out with some magazines, music, computer use, fiction or non-fiction, audio books, eBooks, DVDs, television series DVDs, graphic novels, comics, manga, etc. The possibilities are mind-blowing because they are all for free! Take advantage of the goldmine at your doorstep.

Reminder: WOW, a LUAU at the library! Save the date ~Friday, August 19, from 5-8pm. Aloha.

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