Kimball Library News 6/17/19

T/weens will have opportunity on three different occasions over the summer to join members of the Atkinson Garden Club to learn some arranging techniques and floral design. Each workshop requires separate registration. Complete beginners are welcome!

Today's featured workshop is 'miniature' design using small containers and petite flowers. This event will take place on Wednesday, July 10^th, at 6:00 PM. Please register t/weens ages 10+ or at a minimum entering grade 5 in the fall.

This is a 'UNIVERSE OF STORIES' summer reading event sponsored by the Atkinson Garden Club.  This amazing group won an award last year for ‘Books & Blossoms’ with t/weens here at the Kimball Library.  Kudos to this ‘blooming’ group!

ITCHY FEET CONCERT: Please join us on July 11^th at 6:00 PM for the music of Itchy Feet.

Itchy Feet plays an exciting and eclectic mix of hard driving swing and straight ahead jazz. Formed in 2009, the band is a nonet with six horns, keys, bass and drums. The band members are among Greater Boston's busiest musicians, arrangers, and educators.  Sometimes feature vocalist Steve Marvin accompanies the band singing many of Frank Sinatra's most popular songs, as well as other jazz standards.

The band performs at clubs, festivals and private events throughout the greater Boston area.  This concert is free and open to the public.  Be sure to bring your dancing feet, a blanket to spread out in front of the band, and friends and family. 

In event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.  Visit Kimball Library website for updated concert information.  This summer courtyard concert is sponsored by the amazing Friends of the Kimball Library.

3-2-1 BLAST OFF! Return to the moon after you build this rocket with paper fueled by your very own lungs. It'll take you anywhere! Come work on a fun project and hear a story or two about rockets.  Then make a bigger rocket and see which one travels the farthest!  Be sure to register children entering kindergarten through grade five for this program.  It’s sure to be a blast~ be here July 11^th at 6:30PM.

This is a UNIVERSE OF STORIES summer reading event sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library.  Register online, in person, or over the phone for any events that require sign-ups.

SPACE SELFIES: Explore your creative photography-taking skills with our photo booth, space-themed props and our Kids Zoom cameras!  Use our star background or add a digital one! Distort your face with a fun effect or let your own funny expressions be the feature! Bring a friend or come on your own and make some while you're here. Stay for one picture or take dozens and stay for a long time.

Please register for this event. Attendees may arrive anytime in the time block provided.  We will multiple space station selfie times throughout the summer.  This first one is slated for Monday, July 15^th, between 5:00 and 7:00 PM.  Say ‘cheese’ and ‘blast-off!’

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be closed on July 4^th.  Regular hours are in place for the days surrounding it.  Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

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’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!

Kimball Library News 6/10/19

Hey kids, do you believe in aliens?

Learn about U.F.O.'s, hear a few spooky alien tales and jokes, make some alien slime, and write a letter to a friendly alien. Whether you are a believer in the extraterrestrial or not, this event will be based on things that are out of this world!  We'll be sharing alien stories in little and big buddy pairs so upper elementary students will get to work with younger kids to decipher a story or two!

Register grades K-5 and rocket over to the library for this alien adventure on Monday, July 8^th from 6:30-7:30PM.  This is a Universe of Stories summer reading adventure!

OUTTA THIS WORLD T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: The book of the summer is 'Life as We Knew It' by Susan Beth Pfeffer for t/weens grades five and up taking place on Tuesday, July 9^th from 6:30-7:30PM.

High school sophomore Miranda’s disbelief turns to fear in a split second when an asteroid knocks the moon closer to Earth, like 'one marble hits another.' The result is catastrophic. How can her family prepare for the future when worldwide tsunamis are wiping out the coasts, earthquakes are rocking the continents, and volcanic ash is blocking out the sun? As August turns dark and wintery in northeastern Pennsylvania, Miranda, her two brothers, and their mother retreat to the unexpected safe haven of their sunroom, where they subsist on stockpiled food and limited water in the warmth of a wood-burning stove. Told in a year’s worth of journal entries, this heart-pounding story chronicles Miranda’s struggle to hold on to the most important resource of all—hope—in an increasingly desperate and unfamiliar world.

OUTTA THIS WORLD candy and thought-provoking conversation will be served. All interested t/weenagers are encouraged to come even if they didn't finish the book. Please ask for a copy of the current book at the front desk. Non-resident friends are welcome. This is a 'UNIVERSE OF STORIES' summer reading event.

UNIVERSALLY AWESOME CONCERT with AARON JONES: Recently named 'Best Children's Performer of 2018' by New Hampshire Magazine, Mr. Aaron will be bringing his musical talents to the Kimball Library for a rockin' adventure on Wednesday, July 10^th from 6-7PM! Hear hallmark Aaron Jones' songs like 'All My Friends are Giants' and 'Maximum'!

Register all ages but note that song and story material is geared for children under age 10.

This is a UNIVERSE OF STORIES summer reading event sponsored by THE FRIENDS OF KIMBALL LIBRARY.

AQUARIUM PASSES: For the first time ever, due to the New England Aquarium celebrating their 50^th anniversary, we are able to offer summer passes!  From July 1st thru August 31, 2019 be part of the New England Aquarium year-long 50th anniversary celebration with 50% off general admission for up to four people.  Reserve your pass online or in person. 

We have many other museum passes as well.  Please take a look on our website or stop by and pick up one of our museum pass brochures.

PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS: Camps for the littles (babies to age 6) are 6 weeks starting up on the week on July 8^th.  Mondays=Mother Goose on the Loose (babies to age 3), Tuesdays=Bitty Books (ages 2-3+), and Fridays=Kiddie Lit (ages 3-6).  These camps start at 10:30 AM.  If you register for the one, you are registered for the entire series.  Sign up online or give us a call. 

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be closed on July 4^th.  Regular hours are in place for the days surrounding it.  Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

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’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!

Kimball Library News 6/3/19

T/weens are invited to give back to the less fortunate by knitting and crocheting with us on Mondays from 3-4:30 PM. Projects to make and give away may include bunnies knit from squares, hats, sweaters, booties, or squares to contribute to baby blankets. If you already know how to knit or crochet, bring your needles and yarn. If you are new to the craft, come empty-handed so we can tell you what to bring next time and how to get started.

Register t/weens once and their names will stay on for the summer. Please drop us a line or a quick call on weeks they will be away or not participating.

OUT OF THIS WORLD CRAFT: Make a flying saucer and you're off to another planet in minutes! Build the best UFO ever made but don't forget to come back to Earth! We'd miss you!  Children entering kindergarten through grade 5 in the fall of 2019 may register and participate in this crafty alien challenge – It’s Out of This World.  This event will take place on Thursday, June 27^th, from 6:30-7:30 PM.  Sounds of ‘60’s Invasion’ will be wafting through the walls to make this an upbeat and outta this world experience. Stories will also be part of this fun little package.

This is a 'UNIVERSE OF STORIES' summer reading event sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library.

OUTTA THIS WORLD GAMING GALAXY: Come for all or part of the time allotted for a galaxy of gaming choices. Youth will be divided up by ages (younger children will not be playing teen rated games). Some games will be happening in the children's room and more mature game options may be happening in the meeting room. POSSIBILITIES may include Mario Kart, Rocket League, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Wii Party, Wii Sports, and more. Join us July 1^st, July 17^th, and August 7^th from 6-7:30PM.  Get your game on!

Please register ages 9 and up or at a minimum entering grade 3 in the fall and choose one, two, or all three sessions. Invite age-appropriate friends to register with you. Who will be the STAR? This, too, is a 'Universe of Stories' summer reading event sponsored by The Friends. 

STEM ENGINEERING LAB: Join us for some time building, exploring and designing with our STEM building supplies. 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, KEVA planks and marble runs.
Anyone under 3 must be supervised by an adult in the room at all times due to small objects (marbles) as potential choking hazards.
Swing by anytime in the window to enjoy these STEM toys on July 3 between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. You are never too old for creative engineering time.

PASSPORT SERVICES: Kimball Library is a passport acceptance facility.  We are able to execute NEW passports or renewals for minors.  For the best information out there visit-- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.
For new adult passports, any child passport, and any renewal of a passport issued more than 15 years ago, you'll need to apply in person. When applying for a passport in person, for each individual you need to bring: 

• A completed, unsigned application for passport (DS-11), filled out in black ink (download an application or fill out a form for printing) at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
• Evidence of U.S. citizenship
• A photocopy of evidence of U.S. citizenship front & back
• Identification and a photocopy of identification front & back
• A photo of yourself that meets DoS requirements. Passport photos are available at Wal-Mart, most pharmacies, and some US Post Offices.
• Passport fee in check, money order or cashier's check made out to "U.S. Department of State". Fees vary -- please consult the Department of State's website and/ or verify the amount with a Library passport agent.
• Execution fee ($35) in cash, check, money order or cashier's check made out to "Kimball Library."

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’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!