Kimball Library News 6/19/12

Improve your foreign language skills with the library's language database service, Transparent Languages. Over 80 languages are available with step by step online tutorials for learning a new language.  Go to the Kimball Library website at www.kimballlibrary.com and click on Transparent Language under Library Links.  Once you are registered you can access Transparent Language through your home computer via the Internet, or a mobile device.   Contact the library at 362-5234 with any questions about this new service.

Has your child/tween/ or teen registered for summer reading?  If not, bring them in!  Please check out some of our great events coming up!

Library Olympics! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, June 28^th, 6:30-7:30pm:  The Summer Olympics are still a month away, but here at the Kimball Library we like to be the front-runners. Come be a part of the Library Olympics!  Do you have what it takes to hula-hoop your way to a gold medal?  How about fashioning the perfect paper airplane?  Games abound at the library tonight and everyone qualifies!

Registration begins 6/4 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

Come Dream with Us!  It’s Pajama Party time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 2, 6:30-7:30pm:  Please wear those favorite jammies and if you can, bring along a brand new pair of jammies for a special donation to the NH Division for Children's Services. Play 'Pillow Case Hop' and 'What's in the Sock?' Play ‘Musical Chairs’ and then eat watermelon and brownies for a good night treat!   Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/29 for all.

Starry Nights! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 5, 6:30-7:30pm:  What Big Dreams do you have?  Join us while we explore some Big Dreamers. Then make a jar of wish-making stars to bring home! ***Please bring a clean wide-mouth transparent jar.  See example in the foyer display case.  Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/28 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 7/3 for all.

Superheroes Big Time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 9, 6:30-7:30pm: Dream--Big!  Save the World! Kazam! Bam!  Up, Up and Away! Be your favorite superhero and come prepared to save the day! Put on your favorite costume (Is it Batman? Spiderman? A fireman? A policeman or an astronaut?  A soldier?) Watch a favorite superhero show and eat the best superhero food you'll have on this earth!

Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/6 for all.

Star Party (Ages 10 and up)/Tuesday, July 10, 8:00-9:30pm:  Join Tony Costanzo and his crew for a night of hands-on star exploration and education.  Tony is the propietor of Astronomy Shoppe in Plaistow, NH and we will be able to use his fantastic telescopes for viewing stars and planets.  As for s'more--use your imagination!  :)  Astronomy Shoppe website: http://astronomy-shoppe.com

For the Star Party, parents of youth ages 10 and up are welcome and encouraged to attend with your children.  Please register for this event—even the adults.  Registration begins 6/14/201 for residents and 7/5/2012 for non-residents.  T/weens who register and attend that are part of summer reading get a raffle ticket submitted to our prize jar.

As the world changes, so does the library.  Please note that on Sunday, June 24^th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.  Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4^th, as we celebrate Independence Day.  Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 6/12/12

Come and enjoy a summer concert in the courtyard at the Kimball Library. The Taylor River Band is a contemporary bluegrass band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area and we are thankful they are coming here. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Popcorn will be served throughout the performance. This fantastic program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library as well as other concerts coming in July and August. Stay ‘tuned’ for more musical happenings.

The children’s and t/ween summer reading programs are off and running. Listed below is summary of what is in store for the older group (OWN THE NIGHT) in regard to how the whole program works. Please remember that you must come into the library for either program for your starting information.

OWN THE NIGHT is open to Atkinson youth entering grade 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2012). Register starting Thursday, June 14th, and then you must come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and get your $5 reading bucks 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 for and attend teen programs. All ‘OWN THE NIGHT’ 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, gift cards, Water Country & Canobie passes and more! You need not be present to win. This year’s challenge is ‘Own the Teen Librarian’. If at least 70 teens register and submit 700 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will get owned by teens at the August 2 ‘End the Night’ program. Her entire head of hair will be dyed PINK & PURPLE! Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for OWN THE NIGHT.

As the world changes, so does the library. Please note that on Sunday, June 24th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4th, as we celebrate Independence Day. Have a safe and pleasant holiday. On the flip side on this closing is a reminder that we are open on Saturdays in the summer from 10am-3pm as well as during the year. The Saturday staff looks forward to seeing you.


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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest eve

Kimball Library News 6/5/12

It’s time! It’s time to register for summer reading starting June 14th, and it’s time to haul out the date book and pre-select all the summer reading events you want to attend and get your registration in early. We don’t want you or your child to miss out on any exciting events. Take a look below at what is on the horizon.

Peter Boie Magic Workshop (Ages 9 and up)/Tuesday, June 19th, 5-6pm: Peter teaches simple magic tricks to help increase confidence and improve communication skills in this hour-long, hands-on workshop...plus, it’s just fun to fool your friends and family with your newfound magical knowledge. Registration is limited and for Atkinson residents only.

Summer Reading Kick-off! Peter Boie-Magician for Non-believers (All ages welcome)/ Tuesday, June 19th, 6:30-7:30pm: One of the biggest contributors to Peter’s success is his appeal to all age groups-there is something for everyone. Once the show starts, Peter doesn’t let you go for a solid 45 minutes. The show runs the gamut from award-winning, mind-blowing magic, to side splitting comedy, to audience participation so come and experience it for yourself! No registration needed.

Summer Concert in the Courtyard-Taylor River Band (All ages)/Thursday, June 21st, 6:30-8pm: The Taylor River Band is a contemporary Bluegrass Band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

Popcorn will be served throughout the performance. No registration needed.

Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 2-4)/Monday, June 25th, 5:30-6:30pm: This book club is held on the 4th Monday of the month. Books are available at the children's desk for you to pick up in plenty of time for reading. We always have something good to eat so give us a try! This month our pick is 'Three Good Deeds' by Vivian Vande Velde. Pick up a copy in the children’s room.

Graveyards & Epitaphs (Grades 6 and up)/Wednesday, June 27th, 6:30-8pm: Join us for a night in the cemetery finding cool inscriptions and making some tombstone rubbings. Back at the library we'll all write some epitaphs of our own. Registration begins 6/4 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents. Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

Library Olympics! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, June 28th, 6:30-7:30pm: The Summer Olympics are still a month away, but here at the Kimball Library we like to be the front-runners. Come be a part of the Library Olympics! Do you have what it takes to Hula-Hoop your way to a gold medal? How about fashioning the perfect paper airplane? Games abound at the library tonight and everyone qualifies!  Registration begins 6/4 for residents and Thurs. 6/21 for non-residents. Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.