Did you blink? It
appears as though in a blink of an eye it’s time once again to register for
summer reading! Starting on June 1st,
youth entering kindergarten through college in the Fall of 2017 can register to
win prizes and start signing up for popular and awesome events before we are
‘SOLD OUT’. Sign up earlier for more time to enter our raffles!
Registration is rolling throughout June and July so anytime
you stop in your child or teen can get started.
Registration is in person only and literally will take only a few
minutes or less.
BUILD A BETTER WORLD T/WEEN registration is open to ATKINSON
youth entering grade 6 to age 19 (as of Fall 2017). Events will be open to all,
but we prefer you register at your home library for general registration.
Once you are registered, all you have to do is visit the
library and check something out or participate in an event to earn a
participation ticket for a raffle jar of your choice. Be sure that your name is
on the front and your phone number is on the back.
Hint --à You can
scan your library card into your smartphone or iPod in the Keyring app so you
always have it available to check items out.
Drop your ticket in one of the raffle jars near the main desk
to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Additional tickets (which means more chances
to win!) will be given to any tweens or teens that register and participate in
any of our events.
Prizes may include snacks, books, toys, gift cards, Water
Country & Canobie Lake passes and more! You do not need to be present to
win. T/weens have mostly gift cards as prizes whereas the littles have toy
options. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the summer after the kick-off
(June 21) up until August 3.
Help build a better world by being part of your library
community. Register, participate in
events, and read! *All events have a required registration. Sign up ASAP to avoid disappointment.*
‘BUILD A
BETTER WORLD’ SUMMER KICK-OFF with JUNGLE JIM! (Register All Ages): Join
Jungle Jim here at the library in the courtyard on Wednesday, June 21st,
at 6:30pm as he leads our young people through the magical world of Minecraft!
Combining balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv, Jim creates an amazing
experience for children. Activities include the Building Block Madness
Tournament, a riveting Zombie Chase, the Balloon Firework Rocket extravaganza,
and the incredible giant slime-ball creation!
This show will entertain all but is geared toward ages 3 and
up. You don't have to know anything
about Minecraft to laugh at Jungle Jim's crazy antics. Bring a blanket or lawn
chair or enjoy our built-in courtyard seating and enjoy the show! Jim’s humor can appeal to all ages, so please
don’t think that only the ‘littles’ will enjoy him.
This fun and entertaining event is sponsored by the Elizabeth
Smith Estate. Please register all ages
in the family.
In the event of inclement weather, it will be held indoors or
at Atkinson Academy. We will notify you
via email if this happens.
THE OLD HOUSE WHISPERER (ATKINSON HISTORICAL
SOCIETY): Atkinson is celebrating its 250th
anniversary this year and Mr. Cole will review some of our historic homes and
their varied architecture. John is an authority in the field of historic
American houses and enjoys sharing this passion with audiences of all ages.
John was Property Manager for Historic New England and worked for Abbott
Cummings, foremost American architectural historian. Mr. Cole taught Historical
Preservation at the Harvard School of Design and at the University of Arkansas,
Graduate School of Architecture. He maintains a website at
www.oldhousewhisperer.com
Needless to say, the presentation
Mr. Cole will put together regarding Atkinson houses should prove to be very
interesting and educational. John is dedicated to preserving the past and
understanding how our past has led to the present in the town of Atkinson. Join us for this event on Thursday, June 15th
at 6:30pm. Admission is free and
refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com
and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and
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You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3
at 603.362.5234.
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