Kimball Library News 2/2/15

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ROBERT FROST: The Robert Frost Farm in Derry, NH was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one of the nation’s most acclaimed poets whose writings are said to be the epitome of New England, attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years.

Mr. Reusch was a Haverhill middle school teacher for over 40 years teaching the early history of Haverhill, John Greenleaf Whitttier, Robert Frost, and Norman Rockwell.  He teaches Life-Long Learning classes at Northern Essex Community College and gives presentations throughout the Merrimack Valley.

Mr. Reusch was named Curator of the Whittier Birthplace six years ago.  He gives tours of Whittier’s Birthplace (Haverhill, MA) to local visitors and visitors from many parts of the world.

Join us for this lovely event sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library on Thursday, February 19^th, from 6:30-8:00pm.  Refreshments will be served.

WINTER VACATION WEEK:  We have some unique events coming up for the week of February 23-27 when many of the Timberlane students will be looking for fun things to do.  Please note that Mother Goose on the Loose will be happening that week, but all other regularly scheduled preschool story times and PJ Peeps will be on vacation in order to bring you the special events.

WEEK OF 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.

SPARKLING BIRD CRAFT: February is for the birds! We're celebrating this cold winter with a sparkling feathered bird that you can hang in your room. It's easy, it's fun, and it’s sparkling! Start your vacation week off right (grades K-5) by registering in advance and participating on Monday, February 23^rd, from 4:00-5:00pm.

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. 

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed on Monday, February 16th, observing Presidents’ Day.  Please stock up accordingly. 

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.  We appreciate every post you like and share on our facebook page as well as those of you who follow us on twitter.