Kimball Library News 2/19/18

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NH BOATING SAFETY COURSES:  The following NH Boating Safety Courses will be held at the Kimball Library on the following dates:  March 13th & 15th ~ 6:00 – 9:30, March 27th & 29th ~ 6:00 – 9:30, April 17th & 19th ~ 6:00 – 9:30, May 1st & 3rd ~ 6:00 – 9:30

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion. *Individuals must attend both evening classes.

Certification Cards: Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student’s address entered at the time of registration.

Who Needs Boating Education?  Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a valid boating education certificate.

Age Requirements: Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.

Special Accommodations: Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the New Hampshire Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037 option #1. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advance notice for the department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can also connect with the New Hampshire Relay Service or TDD at 1 (800) 735-2964.

For requirements and to register visit: https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174  Please note that the library is hosting and does not handle the registrations.

TERRARIUM WORKSHOP WITH FELICIA MOTHERWAY: Join us here on Monday, March 12^th, from 6-8:00 PM as we bring SPRING indoors early by learning how to make a terrarium.

A terrarium is a miniature garden under glass that is fun and easy to grow. Create your garden with easy-care plants, moss, gemstones, shells and tiny woodland creatures. The workshop includes all supplies: Large glass container, plants, and supplies. There is a materials fee of $30.00 (cash or check payable to Felicia Motherway) due upon registration.

Please call for more information at 603-362-5234.  Registration is not taken over the phone.  All those interested please register at the main circulation desk during regular library hours with payment.  There are space constrictions so please don’t delay.

MORE INFO: 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 current month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot, and Instagram.  Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list.  You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Kimball Library News 2/12/18

In case you blinked and missed it, last week we gave a run through of all the vacation week activities from February 26 – March 2.  Please take a look at the online calendar and register soon.  We’d hate to have you miss out, and seating is limited.

GROWING AND USING PEACEFUL HERBS: Join us as we welcome back Clinical Herbalist, Maria Noël Groves as she presents ‘Growing & Using Peaceful Herbs’ on Thursday, March 8^th, at 6:30 PM.

Learn how to grow wonderful and beautiful herbs in your garden that promote peace ~ aiding sleep, boosting mood, quelling anxiety, and encouraging calm energy. We'll discuss some of Maria's favorite peaceful herbs for the New Hampshire garden, including several appropriate for container gardening. We'll focus on favorites including holy basil, gotu kola, roses, lemon balm, blue vervain, skullcap, lavender, California poppy, valerian, and motherwort and touch on the many other great herbs that you can grow locally.

Registration is required for the program.  Seating is limited. Open to Kimball card holders first ~ Non-card holders may sign up starting Thursday, March 1st.

About Maria:  A Clinical Herbalist Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) runs Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center, nestled in the pine forests of Bear Brook State Park. She is a registered professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, certified by the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, and has nearly two decades of experience with herbs and natural health. Her practice focuses on education and empowerment through classes, health consultations, and journalism. She is the author of Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care.

For more information about Maria and herbs in general, visit www.WintergreenBotanicals.com

FAMILY MOVIE: Bring the whole family for a movie afternoon at the library! The music, Pixar animation, and fun loving story in the movie ‘Coco’ will delight children of all ages. Popcorn will be provided. Chairs are available for adult caretakers. We encourage children to bring a blanket or pillow to be extra comfortable for the show.  Mark your calendar and register ASAP for Saturday, March 10^th, from 12:30-2:30 PM.  All ages and people from all towns are welcome.

More about Coco: Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. (Rated PG)

MORE INFO: 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 current month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot, and Instagram.  Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list.  You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Kimball Library News 2/5/18

Make sure to make the Tuesday afternoon movies part of your weekly schedule.  Popcorn is served.

UPCOMING TUESDAY MOVIES: February 13- ‘Wonder’, February 20- ‘Marshall’, and March 6-‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’. Please note there is no film being showed on February 27, Timberlane Regional School District vacation week.   

WINTER STAY-CATION 2018: For those who prefer a relaxed school vacation week at home, we have events for the children from February 26-March 2 to coincide with the Timberlane School District system vacation schedule.  All events are free but require registration so please plan accordingly.  

MONDAY, Feb 26: Baby & Toddler Playtime @ 10:30 for ‘littles’: No Mother Goose today, just the fun of playing with peers and caretakers making connections!

T/ween Stitch-a-Bit @ 2:30 for t/weens ages 10+: If you already know how to knit or crochet, just bring your project.  If you are new to it all, please ask the youth services department what to bring.

Brown Bag Book Club @ 6:30 for grades 3 & 4:  Bring food in a sack or just come for our dessert and drink! This month we're reading Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead. Liar & Spy is an inspired, often-funny story about destiny, goofy brilliance, and courage.

TUESDAY, Feb 27: Winter Animals in a Shoebox at 10:30 or 1:00 for grades K-5. Come make a shoebox home for the winter animals! We encourage younger children and adults to work together on this project. Older children can work alone. Choose forest or arctic animals to complete your display. You'll have lots of fun coloring, cutting, and pasting to make this beautiful diorama for your room! Please bring your own adult size shoebox when you come.

Party Animals @ 6:15: Ice breakers games, party animal games, food, and fun.  Bring a snack to share for 10+ hungry party animals.  Games chosen will depend on number of registrations. Chubby bunny contest!  All t/ween animals ages 10+ need to register ASAP to get in on the fun.

WEDNESDAY, Feb 28: S.T.E.M. Toys between 11:00 and 2:00 for ages 3+.  Join us for some time exploring with our STEM building toys. Whether you're a pro at science, technology, engineering and math or you are just being introduced, you'll love expanding your brain power with our magnetic tiles, brain flakes and marble runs.

Animals in Winter @6:30: This is an educational event presented by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.  The topic for the evening is an 'Animals in Winter' program that features three animals- an hibernator, a migrator, and an active animal.  Squam Lakes Natural Science Center presents programs featuring live animals and are led by their expert naturalists. You won’t want to miss coming face to face with these live animals!

THURSDAY, Mar 1: Animal Puppetry @ 3:00 for grades 1-5.  Learn some puppeteer tricks. Practice and plan. Put on a puppet show!

*Build a Blessing Bag between 5:30 and 7:30 for all ages. This is a great opportunity to get your whole family involved in spreading some joy and happiness during these winter months. Games will be provided as well to enjoy after you build your blessing bag. Please feel free to drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 and plan to give yourself at least 15 minutes to put together a bag.

*This event REQUIRES registration by 2/22 so that we can purchase the correct amount of supplies. Registration will close at this date.*

FRIDAY, Mar 2: Snap Circuits @11:00 for grades 2-5.  The Snap Circuits lab will give curious ‘animals’ opportunity to explore and build in step-by-step fashion with the help of a facilitator.  

Kids ZUMBA @5:00: Learn easy steps, play games, activities, and explore language and cultural elements exposed in the music.  Be ready for a great workout and a lot of fun!  

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please take note that we will be closed on Monday, February 19^th, honoring Presidents Day.  Stock up accordingly, and remember that downloadable books from Overdrive, Digital Hoopla, and Tumblebook Library for kids are open on our website 24/7.  

MORE INFO: 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 current month and months to come.  Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot, and Instagram.  Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list.  You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.