Sunday, February 22, 2015

Kimball Library News 2/23/15



EXPLORING THE SMOKIES:  If you have ever thought about visiting the Smoky Mountains you won't want to miss Ron's Wybranowski’s program on Thursday, March 19th, from 6:30-8:00pm.

His goal for the program is to provide enough information about the Smokies so that your first visit to the park will be productive and you will see all of the park's hidden glories. He will present an overview of the park, listing available resources such as maps, guides, and places to see and stay. He will show many of his images taken during his several visits to the park, including where and how many of the images were made.

Ron is a serious amateur photographer.  His primary focus is nature photography with the goal of capturing extraordinary images of the beautiful scenery, flowers, birds and animals which surround us to create an emotional response in the viewer. If you’d like to see more of Ron’s work, please take a look at his website: http://www.ronwybranowski.com.  

Refreshments will be served at this event.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.  If you’re interested in how to be a friend, please attend a monthly meeting held on the first Monday of the month at 10:15am.  All are welcome.

KNITWITS: Every Tuesday from 10:30-noon we have some knitters gather in the Atkinson room with their projects.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together.  Please bring your own supplies.  This in an informal gathering to finish those projects started or perhaps get some ideas for beginning new ones.  We've been known to share some laughs, drop a stitch or two, and become ‘knit’ together.  All experience levels and ages welcome.

LIBRARY BUDDIES: We still have openings!  Little buddies are in grades K-3, and big buddies are in grades 6-12.  Contact Kathy Watson, Youth Services Director, if you’re interesting in your little one having a mentor, or if your older child needs community service hours or mentoring experience.  The commitment is on Wednesdays from 4-5pm from March 11th through April 15th.

MORE INFO: Our calendar on the website has a plethora of information on these events and many others you may have missed reading about.  Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  You may call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Kimball Library News 2/16/15


MOVIE NIGHT: Join us for 'Big Hero 6' on the big screen on Thursday, February 26th, from 6:15-8:00pm.  You may bring seating from home or pillows to sprawl out, otherwise we have chairs for you.  Register *all ages (friends and adults included) so we can have a head count.  Print a ticket to make it easy!

‘When a criminal plot threatens the hi-tech metropolis of San Fransokyo, brilliant young robotics whiz Hiro Hamada leaps into action with his tech-savvy friends, and his robot companion Baymax in Disney Animation's adaptation of the popular Marvel Comics series.’

 

*For this event, children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.  Children ages 6-9 must have a waiver signed the night of the actual event with a phone number of where the adult/guardian can be reached.  Youth ages 10 and up are allowed to be dropped off.


GAME ON: Get your game on!  Challenge your brain during vacation week in a way that's fun and exciting!  Drop in between 11am-6pm on Friday, February 27th, to play a game in the children's room.  You can even challenge the librarian to a game of tic tac toe.  (Winner gets a small prize.)  Bring your friends and your competitive spirit!


LIBRARY BUDDIES: Our renowned “Library Buddies” program is back for the 8th consecutive year.  This popular six week series will be running from March 11 to April 15 on Wednesdays from 4-5pm.  Little buddies in grades K-3 will be paired with an older buddy in grades 6-12 to read with, create projects with, play games with, and hang with.  Registration is a commitment to all six weeks, barring sickness, unless you make arrangements in advance.


Also, we are looking for capable teens and tweens (middle school and older only, please) to play the part of the big buddy.  Please note the six week commitment and ask to talk to Kathy Watson, Youth Services Director, if you are interested.   Buddies are expected to commit to all six weeks unless pre-arranged.  Generally, half of the time will be devoted to reading while the other half will be spent jointly doing puzzles, games, crafts or coloring. Crafts will be pre-selected for you.  All readers’ hours will be recorded. Your time spent with us may also be used toward community service hours (older buddies).  We have separate online registration for each of the age groups.  Please be careful to click on little buddies (K-3) or big buddies (grades 6-12).  .  Registration is mandatory.  Non-resident big buddy applicants will be considered.


MORE INFO: Our calendar on the website has a plethora of information on these events and many others you may have missed reading about.  Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Kimball Library News 2/9/15



VACATION WEEK FEBRUARY 23-27: Monday: ‘Mother Goose on the Loose’ (ages 0-2) at 10:30am, ‘Sparkling Bird Craft’ (grades K-5) at 4:00pm.  Tuesday: ‘Pirate Day!’ (age 3-grade one) at 10:30am, ‘Snap Circuits Lab’ (grades 3-6) at 6:30pm.  Wednesday: ‘Story Book Eve’ (grades 1-3) at 6:30pm, ‘Zentangle’ (grades 4-12) at 6:30pm, Thursday: ‘Mother Goose on the Loose’ (ages 0-2) at 10:30am, ‘Movie Night-Big Hero 6’ (ages 6 and up) at 6:15pm.    Friday: Game ON! (all ages) from 11:00am – 6:00pm.

PIRATE DAY: Ahoy thar, matey! Come be a pirate today. Wear your eye patch, and dress up in your favorite pirate costume! We'll taste some pirate food, hear a pirate story and have fun with special activities! Arrgh, it's a pirate day for me and you!  Make sure ages 3-grade 1 register for this swashbuckling event on Tuesday, February 24, from 10:30-11:30am or we’ll make you walk the plank!

SNAP CIRCUITS LAB: Snap Circuits gives your child a hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run the everyday devices that they're familiar with. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building and in following instructions. With these projects, children will experiment with things like electric switches, integrated circuits, digital circuits, fuses, and the transformation of circuit sounds into other sounds.

The lab will give opportunity to explore and build in step by step fashion with the help of the facilitator. We have ten kits so we are allowing only ten registrations in the range of grades 3-6. Register in advance and come in on Tuesday, February 24th, from 6:30-7:30pm.

STORY BOOK EVE: Who is your favorite book character? Do you have more than one?  Come dress up as your favorite character and join us for lots of fun! We will read popular stories, play a trivia game about children's literature and even make our very own book. Registration is required for this activity for grades 1-3 on Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30-7:30pm.

ZENTANGLE: Zentangle is an abstract, patterned drawing created according to the tenets of the Zentangle method. Using the standard format of a 3.5-inch square tile, the artist creates a structured pattern according to his or her whim following a basic set of guidelines. No technology, special materials, or educational background are necessary to become a Zentangle artist. IF you have a fine line Sharpie or Zentangle pen, bring it.  Otherwise, come as you are!  This is an exploring workshop for beginners in grades 4-12.  Registration is required.

BEGINNING YOGA: This class will be offered as a series such that each class builds on the previous one, so please plan to attend the full series on Wednesdays, 10:15-11:15 from March 4-April 8. Though designed for the beginner, those with limited or rusty experience will also find much to draw on.

The classes will introduce basic yoga poses and practices, with focus on good technique and mindfulness.  Physical activity will involve moving from seated on the floor, to kneeling, to standing and balances poses, and gentle inversions like Down Dog, gentle backbends like Cobra, and gentle inversions like Bridge.

Come learn the basic asanas (poses), the language of yoga, and principles like mindfulness and breath work which help develop strength and flexibility, calmness and focus.

The teacher, Atkinson resident Lisa Wisler, is taking a 200 hour teacher training.  The class series completes one requirement of that course, and she is happy to be able to offer it here at the Kimball Library.  Plan to wear comfortable clothing for exercise, and bring a yoga mat.  Registration is required.

MORE INFO: Our calendar on the website has a plethora of information on these events and many others you may have missed reading about.  Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.