Kimball Library News 10/28/19

Year after year, this festive and practical program is full to capacity—BOXWOOD TREE CRAFTING with Felicia Motherway.  It’s not too soon to get your place reserved for December 2 from 6-8:00 PM. Learn how to make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small holiday tree to enjoy.  Felicia does not let anyone leave with a Charlie Brown tree—even the craft-impaired will have a beautiful creation.

Reservations are required and must be done in person at the library with a materials fee of $38 must be paid in advance. Cash or checks made out to Felicia Motherway reserves you a seat.  

THE REAL EASTERN COYOTE WITH CHRIS SCHADLER: Learn the true story of the eastern coyote - how and when it arrived in New England, how it lives among us but is rarely seen and how it contributes to keep our forests and fields healthy. Learn why it is a creature of our own making! It is smart, beneficial and by its presence, gives 'wild' back to our wild lands. This New Wild also requires that livestock and pet owners step up to steward our creatures with greater care. Despite the ecological benefits the coyote brings, it is the most persecuted carnivore in North America. Yet, it survives and thrives despite efforts to eradicate it.

Parking will be at a premium—register soon and arrive early! This wonderful event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library will take place on Thursday, December 5^th, at 6:30 PM.

Chris Schadler, M.S., Conservation Biology, will discuss coexistence strategies, whether you farm, hike or garden. 'Understanding the mind and ecology of the coyote can keep us one step ahead of problems', according to Chris, who, with 30 years of wolf and coyote research, sheep farming, and teaching, will demonstrate that 'knowledge is power' when it comes to living with coyotes.

Christine Schadler’s interest in wild canids began in the 1970s as a volunteer at the Wolf Park in Battleground, Indiana. This opportunity and others inspired an eventual Masters in Conservation Biology at Antioch University in Keene. Her thesis focused on the Natural Recovery of the Eastern Timber Wolf in Michigan. Chris lived in Michigan and Minnesota during the early 1980s where her research into the gray wolf continued and her speaking career began.

Beginning in the early 1990s, Chris taught in the Natural Resources Department at UNH, receiving many teaching excellence awards. She also instructed and mentored adult degree candidates in the UNH System at Granite State College and currently is an Adjunct Professor at Rivier University.

While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work, Chris' attention shifted to the Eastern Coyote when she and her flock of sheep moved to New England. She is now the NH and VT Representative for Project Coyote, a national organization promoting coexistence with coyotes. Chris co-founded the NH Wildlife Coalition which aims to broaden public input into wildlife decision-making. She chairs the town Conservation Commission and is a Select Person in Webster, NH.

HOLIDAY HOURS: November has two special occasions that the library will be closed. Please note we are closed on November 11^th for Veterans’ Day and on both November 28^th and 29^th for a Thanksgiving break.  We are open regular Saturday hours on November 30^th. Stock up accordingly, and remember that Hoopla and Overdrive Downloadable books are open 24/7.

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 10/21/19

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Rudyard Kipling was the most internationally-celebrated author of his day. The first four years of his marriage and fatherhood were spent in New England where he built his dream house - Naulakha in Dummerston, Vermont - now preserved as a Landmark Trust property. It was there that he penned ‘The Jungle Book’ and other classics. These were productive and happy years for the young literary giant. Portrayed by Jackson Gillman, the program provides an inside look at the writer's experience in New England and some of the controversy surrounding this complex man. Part lecture, part living history, part storytelling, Jackson's presentation includes a selection of the classic ‘Just So Stories’.

The Performer: Jackson Gillman's storytelling career started with Rudyard Kipling's stories in 1978. Since then he has been featured four times at the National Storytelling Festival and has thrice been Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center. Since 2000, Jackson has portrayed 'Rudyard-in-Residence' at Kipling's historic Vermont home for a week each year. In 2014, Gillman was invited to bring a dramatic performance of 'The Magic of Rudyard Kipling: Just So' to Off-Broadway as part of the United Solo Theatre Festival. Of the 130 shows from around the world, it received the Best Educational Award.

This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities. It is free and open to the public. Please register to attend this event on Thursday, November 14^th at 6:30 PM.  

KIDS COOK: It's that time again! Cooking is fun for everybody so why not join us for laughs, fun and FOOD? You're making it yourself of course! It will be absolutely delicious so come for a great night of cooking together on Thursday, October 24^th at 6:00 PM. We predict you’ll want to eat every last bite while you're here. So, don your chef hats and aprons and come learn to cook in community. Parents, register children in grades three to five and let us know if there are any food allergies to consider.

Bonus: There is a ‘bewitching’ adult program at 6:30 PM so you can register and attend that while your children cook up some treats.

PEDDLERS MARKET: A reminder to all that the 15^th Annual Peddler’s Holiday Market is at the Atkinson Community Center on November 2 from 9-3, but the gorgeous raffle baskets are at the library right now!  There are such a beautiful array of baskets and gift card trees to choose from and you don’t need to wait until market time to buy tickets as you need not be present to win.  Run run run to the library to get your name in as many jars as you can to enhance you chances of winning!  Ticket prices are as follows: 1 for $3, 4 for $10, and 10 for $20.  Some of the gift card trees value over $400!  Wheeeeee, and all proceeds directly benefit the Friends of Kimball Library who are generous providers of museum passes, events, programs and more.  

HOLIDAY HOURS: November has two special occasions that the library will be closed. Please note we are closed on November 11^th for Veterans’ Day and on both November 28^th and 29^th for a Thanksgiving break.  We are open regular Saturday hours on November 30^th. Stock up accordingly, and remember that Hoopla and Overdrive Downloadable books are open 24/7.

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 10/14/19

Parents, there may be after school library events that in late summer/early fall that your children missed as they were playing sports or taking part in other activities that are now completed.  They may have time now, and we may have space available.  Consider visiting the event calendar on the website and take a gander at Home with Chrome, Steam Team, T/ween Stitch-a-Bit, Girls Who Code, YAY for YA, Tween Book Discussion, Magic Tree House, Brown Bag Book Club as well as old favorites like Readers Theater or Kids Cooking.  

Busses from each school stop at the library with a library pass.  Check out the transportation section on the Timberlane District website. http://www.timberlane.net/transportation/trsd-bus-routes/

HOW DOES DNA HELP WITH YOUR GENEALOGY RESEARCH WITH SANDY MURRAY, PHD: DNA testing estimates the 'degree of relatedness” between individuals rather than names in a tree. This talk will introduce how DNA can help the genealogist fill in family trees, confirm relationships, break down brick walls and suggest new directions for traditional genealogical research. A basic strategy to begin analyzing DNA for genealogy will be presented. The talk will cover admixture/ethnicity estimates, the basic biology and terminology used in analyzing the four types of DNA, a comparison of the 5 major DNA-testing companies with their match lists and basic analytical tools available at each (or not). Pedigree maps, chromosome browsers and basic color clustering to group families will be discussed. It will also introduce the wealth of online courses, blogs, webinars and genetic genealogy conferences available today.

About the presenter: Sandy Murray, PhD: After a career as a research cell biologist, Sandy now works with DNA in a genetic genealogy setting. She is particularly interested in helping genealogists who have received their 'DNA results' and 'matches' but have no idea how to work with them.

Presented by the Friends of the Kimball Library.  This timely topic is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.  Registration is required.  Event date and time is Monday, November 25, at 6:30 PM.  Early arrivals get the coveted parking!

NOVEMBER DISCUSSIONS: Tweens on 11/6 @6:30 PM will ponder ‘The Declaration’ by Gemma Malley.  YAY for YA on 11/12 @6:30 PM are agonizing over ‘Wild Bird’ by Wendelin Van Draanen. Healthy Cookbook Club on 11/18 @6:30 PM will chat and chow over ‘The Low-FODMAD Diet’ by Kate Scarlata. Adults on 11/19 @6:00 PM will reminisce over ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ by Betty Smith. Magic Tree House gang will go back in history on 11/20 with ‘Mummies in the Morning’ at 4:00 PM. Brown Bag Book club will sup to ‘The Last Holiday Concert’ by Andrew Clements on 11/21 @6:30 PM.  Adults will have coffee and conversation over ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ on 11/27 @10:15 AM. 

NOVEMBER FILMS:  We are back to having our weekly Tuesday 1:00 PM movie matinees.  Free popcorn served!  Join us for ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ on November 5^th, ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ on November 12^th, ‘The Farewell’ on November 19^th and ‘Blinded by the Ligh’t on November 26^th. Keep in mind that all movies are subject to change so check the library website for up to date listings.

HOLIDAY HOURS: November has two special occasions that the library will be closed. Please note we are closed on November 11^th for Veterans’ Day and on both November 28^th and 29^th for a Thanksgiving break.  We are open regular Saturday hours on November 30^th. Stock up accordingly and remember that Hoopla and Overdrive Downloadable books are open 24/7.

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!