Kimball Library News 9/17/18

Book groups to try!  Book groups to try! We have book groups for grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, and grades 8-12. We have book groups for adults both morning and evening. Even if you don’t want to share your thoughts, COME and listen, and you will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of literature. Look at the online calendar of give us a call so we can match you to the correct group.  Books are available for you.  Ask at the desk.

UPCOMING BOOK DISCUSSIONS: The Brown Bag Book Club (grades 3-4) will meet on Thursday, September 20^th, to discuss ‘Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake’ by Julie Sternberg and enjoy snacks together.  Magic Tree House Club (grades 1-2) will meet on Wednesday, September 26^th, for discussion and activities around ‘Dolphins at Daybreak’. Adults who register for the Healthy Cookbook Club will meet on September 24^th for food and sharing around ‘Meatless’ by Martha.  Tweens (grades 5-7) will meet for candy and chat regarding ‘Number the Stars’ by Lois Lowry on October 3^rd.  Teens (grades 8-12) will have chilling conversation and candy over ‘The Art of Being Normal’ by Lisa Williamson on October 9^th.  The morning book group for adults will meet on September 26^th to discuss ‘The Rent Collector’ by Camron Wright, and the evening book group will meet on October 16^th to discuss The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain.  

Note to high school teens: If you register for EITHER the tween or teen discussion, read the book, and show up on time with at least 5 questions that you prepared (not from the internet), you can get community service hours.  Please reach out to Kathy Watson directly at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com to see how this all works.  

THE HELLO GIRLS: In 1917, General Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in WW1, made a request for bilingual women telephone operators to oversee telephone communications in France. It was apparent that inexperienced doughboys could not efficiently complete this vital task. In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France. These brave women, also known as the ‘Hello Girls’, took an army oath, wore army regulation uniforms, and were expected to follow army protocols. They risked their lives near the front lines. They proved to be a success and were highly regarded by the men with whom they served.   However, upon their return to the United States, they were informed that they were not Veterans.

Come join us on Thursday, Oct 4th at 6:00 to watch a special screening of ‘The Hello Girls’ a documentary based on the book ‘The Hello Girls’ by Elizabeth Cobbs. The documentary spans a 60 year history of the ‘Hello Girls” in their fight for the long overdue recognition as Veterans. Carolyn Timbie, granddaughter of Grace Banker who was Chief Operator of the First unit of 33 Hello Girls, will do a brief introduction and following the film, will share items from her grandmother’s collection and provide time for Q & A.  Registration is requested.

PRESCHOOL AGE STORY OPENINGS: Openings are available in the following: Monday Mother Goose on the Loose @10:30 (Ages 0-2+), Tuesday Bitty Books @ 10:15 (Ages 2-3+), Tuesday Kiddie Lit @ 11:30 (Ages 3-6), Thursday Sensory Story Time @ 10:15 (Ages 2-3), Thursday Discovering S.T.E.A.M. @ 11:30 (Ages 3-6), Friday Kiddie Lit @ 10:15 and 11:30 (Ages 3-6).  We’ll educate all the ages.  J

TECH US OUT: If you have an e-reader or gadget that you want to learn how to use with free downloadable books, then we can help you. You can have a brief lesson here called 'Turn it On!' on your tech toy (Kindle, iPad, iPod, cell phone or other device compatible with Overdrive/Libby App) and learn how to put a free library e-book on it. This is a basic tutorial for newbies. Are you looking for some place to get help and to learn more about your device(s)? Get troubleshooting assistance, learn how to use your device(s), and discover the latest library apps, news, and online services!
Please register for an appointment. Do you have questions regarding what you should bring? Ask for Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234. (These tutorials are for resident card holders in good standing only, please.) 

Brief tutorials are also available for basic computer instructions such as setting up email, social media, etc. When you register for a lesson please indicate your need. If you can't find an available slot that suits you then email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com and Kathy will give you a unique appointment time.

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’.