Monday, September 28, 2015

Kimball Library News 9/28/15



TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

Teens regularly meet the second Wednesday evening of each month from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the book selected. On Wednesday, October 14th, from 6:30-7:30pm we’ll be gathering for candy and chat regarding the book “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer. All interested teenagers are welcome regardless of township.  We are very eager to make new friends!  Please ask for a copy of the current book at the front desk if you have a library card in Atkinson, Plaistow, or Sandown.

SNAP CIRCUITS LAB 101:  With its easy-to-follow instructions, 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.

Because the projects are arranged in order of complexity, kids can build on their skills as they progress through the manual. The lessons start out with a simple electric light and switch project that demonstrates how electricity is turned on and off with a switch. Further along, kids can put together a two-speed fan, create clap-controlled sounds, and more.

The lab will give opportunity to explore and build in step by step fashion with the help of the facilitator.  Please register youth in grades 3-6 for Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30-7:30pm and get them electrified about circuits.

TOO CUTE SILLY SPIDERS: Pop into the Children’s Room and you’ll see some a sample spider that is too cute to spook!  You won't be afraid of these spiders! Come create this adorable critter using craft items and candy on Saturday, October 24th, from 12:30-1:30pm!  These awesome arachnids will delight trick-or-treaters of all ages!  This crafty event is developmentally geared for children in grades K-5. Registration is required.  

MORE INFO: Our event calendar found on our 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 us on Twitter.  You may call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Kimball Library News 9/21/15



NEW MGOL SECTION ADDED: On September 14th we had a record 30 children participate in the 10:30 Mother Goose on the Loose class.  This was an enjoyable problem to have.  In response to the large demand, we have created a second class offering at 11:15 on Mondays.  Register online or give us a call for either the 10:30 or 11:15 session.  You may join anytime during the year.  You may also call and ask for Kathy Watson, Youth Services Director, for questions regarding this class.

Mother Goose is a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers.  Parents, grandparents, and caretakers often linger after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.  Fostering an early delight in language could enhance child development and build strong, healthy families.

WHY READ TO BABY? • Phonological awareness — Being able to hear the beginning and ending sounds that make up words will help children sound out words when they begin to read • Print motivation — Children who enjoy books and reading will be curious about how to read and will read more • Print awareness — Children become familiar with how books work • Vocabulary — Children need to know the meaning of words to understand what they are reading

Bonus: There are some upcoming Mondays when we are closed or the Monday class is unavailable due to staffing.  On those weeks, a Thursday drop-in session is available for anyone interested.  Please check the calendars for dates. 

SKYWATCH WITH NH ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY:  The New Hampshire Astronomical Society will be offering their telescopes for an evening's observing of celestial wonders on Tuesday, October 13th, from 6:30-8:00pm.  There will be a brief indoor presentation explaining details concerning the sorts of celestial objects we will be looking at first-hand, through the telescopes.  The viewing area will be in the Kimball Library Courtyard.

Please register for this starry night.  The rain date for this event will be November 17th at 6:30 PM.

MORE INFO: Our event calendar found on our 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 us on Twitter.  You may call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Monday, September 14, 2015

Kimball Library News 9/14/15



BEDTIME MATH CRAZY 8’S CLUB: Crazy 8s is an over-the-top after-school club that’s designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time. They will get to do mischief making activities like Glow-in-the-Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice and Toilet Paper Olympics, and they’ll get to take home some cool gadgets, too.  It’s time for math to become the cool thing to do after school!  

This particular session is facilitated by Ms. Celeste for children in grades 3-5, and it is running at Kimball Library on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm for consecutive sessions beginning on October 1 through November 19.   Registration is required.  Please know that when you sign up you are committing to all 8 weeks.  This is a math curriculum that can be explored online at www.bedtimemath.org.  

Disclaimer: This Crazy 8’s Club is similar curriculum to the class that was run from April to May for grades K-2.  Grade 3 children who were in the spring class may find the concepts more challenging, but the activities will be similar.

TWEEN book discussion (Register Grades 5-7): The book of the month is 'Every Soul a Star' by Wendy Mass. Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.

We’ll meet Wednesday, October 7th, from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the book selected and have first dibs on getting a book for the November gathering. Candy and thought-provoking conversation will be served. All interested tweens are welcome. (Not young adults, not children -- hence, TWEENagers in grades 5-7.) Please ask for a copy of the current book at the front desk.  Non-resident friends are welcome.

WHAT SHALL WE DO TODAY?  ‘I’m bored.’  Do you ever hear that coming from your children?
A voice from the library recites, “What shall we do today? What shall we do today? Let's make a candy fall treat that's fit to eat, and then be on your way!”

Please register your children in grades K-5 for this edible fall scene activity taking place on Saturday, October 10, from 11-12 noon in the children’s room. 

MORE INFO: Our event calendar found on our 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 us on Twitter.  You may call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.