TMNT
EVENT: Cowabunga, dudes ages 4-8! Register
and join us for a turtle of a good time on Thursday, May 7th, from
6-7pm. Come immerse yourself in the
world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with read along stories and episodes
featuring those famous four. Once we’re
ready to use our ninja skills, we will make a craft and play some fun
games. We’ll learn just how many pizzas
we can feed Michaelangelo and answer some important questions: who are these
guys named after anyways? How in the world did they become mutant ninjas? We’ll find this out and more!
THE
MAKING OF STRAWBERY BANKE: Join us
on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:30-8pm to explore the history Strawbery Banke. Local legend says Strawbery Banke Museum
began when a Portsmouth librarian gave a rousing speech in 1957. The backstory,
however, is richly complex. This is a dramatic tale of economics, urban
renewal, immigration, and historic architecture in New Hampshire’s only
seaport. J. Dennis Robinson, author of an award-winning 'biography” of the
10-acre Strawbery Banke campus, shares the history of 'America’s oldest
neighborhood.” Tapping into private letters, unpublished records, and personal
interviews, Robinson explores the politics of preservation. Using colorful and
historic illustrations, the author looks candidly at mistakes made and lessons
learned in this grassroots success story.
J. Dennis Robinson has published over 1,000 articles on New
Hampshire history and culture. His books for young readers include biographies
of Jesse James and Lord Baltimore. His hardcover histories of Strawbery Banke
Museum and historic Wentworth by the Sea Hotel both received honors from the
American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). His two most recent
books on privateering and the War of 1812 appeared in 2011. Robinson is also
editor of SeacoastNH.com, a Web site about NH history and culture that attracts
thousands of visitors daily. His lectures are designed to make history both
entertaining and accessible to all audiences.
This program sponsored is by the NH Humanities Council and the
Friends of the Kimball Library.
Refreshments will be served.
MORE INFO: Our
calendar on the website has detailed 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
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Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.
LOOKING AHEAD:
We will be closed Memorial Day weekend in its entirety (May 23-25). Please stock up accordingly.
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