Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Kimball Library News 11/11/13



Have you patiently been waiting to hear that the Kimball Library once again will be having Felicia Motherway here teaching the annual boxwood tree event? We are kicking off the holiday season with this ever-popular craft.  On Tuesday, December 3rd, from 6-8pm it is your night to learn how to make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small holiday tree to enjoy. It’s also a great gift idea. Even the ‘craft-impaired’ will leave with a tree that looks like it was featured in Better Homes & Gardens.  Felicia does not let anyone leave without a lovely looking tree.  Reservations are required as the class is limited to 20 people.  Materials fee of $30.00 must be paid in advance in order for your registration to be secure.  Please sign up at the circulation desk.  Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Have you patiently been waiting to hear that the Kimball Library once again will be hosting three Saturdays in a row of our ever popular ‘Holiday Drop ‘n Shop’?  Mark your calendar now for the following dates and times so you can register your children for December 7, 14, and 21 from 10:30am-12:30pm.  We are definitely “Santa’s Elves” for your **kids ages 6 and up.  We’ll occupy them with fun activities while you shop or wrap gifts.  Each Saturday will host a different teacher and unique projects.  Please send them with simple snacks and spill-proof beverages.  You’ll fa la la la la all the way home! 

**All 'Drop 'n Shop' participants must be at least 6 years of age to be left in the building without an adult.  Ages 6-9 must have an adult fill out a waiver on that morning to be left here in our care.  Children under 6 must be supervised by the attending caretaker.  Children ages 10 and up are allowed to stay without an adult or waiver according to library policy.  Thank you for your cooperation.  Residents only, please.

Details for the first ‘Holiday Drop ‘n Shop’ on December 7 from 10:30am-12pm are as follows:  On the first day of ‘Drop ‘n Shop’ the elves have whispered to me...  Let's make some festive Christmas crackers!”  Christmas crackers hold paper crowns, a riddle or joke, and are filled with small treats and candies. Christmas crackers are a fun way to decorate your Christmas table and will surprise your family! You'll have lots of fun making these little gifts.  Registration is now available.

If you or your child would like to see a sample of the Saturday crafts, please drop by the library and see the projects for each week displayed in advance.  Stay tuned here each week as we keep you informed as to each Saturday event’s details. 

The library will be closed on both Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving break.  We are open on Saturday, November 30th, from 10am-3pm (our usual Saturday hours.)  Please stock up accordingly.  Two day loans taken on Tuesday the 26th will not be dues until Saturday the 30th.
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For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website at kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.  You also 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.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Kimball Library News 11/4/13



Back by popular demand, we're creating mythical dwellings for forest gnomes.  Children should sign up with an adult and embellish a bird house structure using natural materials on a bark base.  Together you will create your own gnome home!

This exciting event is for grades K-5 with a participating parent on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:30-7:30pm.  Registration is definitely required—Atkinson residents, only please.  A glue gun and glue sticks are needed to participate.  Glue guns will only be used by adults.  Only one gnome home per child can be created.  (If you are discouraged by the waiting list on some of our events, be of good cheer.  Historically we call on the day of the event for at least several slots that become available last minute.  Don’t be afraid to put your name in and be available by phone.)

Let’s ‘continue’ conversations on energy! The Atkinson Energy Commission and Kimball Library are partnering to offer time for people to come together and get informed as well as discuss energy issues.  Generally, these meetings will take place on the 3rd Monday of each month.
November’s topic will be ‘How to make your house more energy efficient this winter.’  Please drop in and join us on Monday, November 18th, from 7-8pm.  Chilly weather is definitely upon us!

Generally, the adult morning book discussion meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month.  This month due to Thanksgiving and all the preparations the group will meet on Friday, November 22nd, from 10:15-11:30am to discuss Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.  Newcomers are always welcome.

Another anomaly regarding book discussion is that due to the hectic season the tween and teens will combine to meet in December on Wednesday, December 4th, from 6:30-7:30 to discuss ‘Endangered’ from National Book Award Finalist Eliot Schrefer. The novel is the compelling tale of a girl who must save a group of bonobos -- and herself -- from a violent coup.  All youth in grades 5-12 are welcome to get a book at the main desk and join us.

The library will be closed on both Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving break.  We are open on Saturday, November 30th, from 10am-3pm (our usual Saturday hours.)  Please stock up accordingly.  Two day loans taken on Tuesday the 26th will not be dues until Saturday the 30th.
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For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website at kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.  You also 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.