Kimball Library News 12/28/2020

Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes, including participating in regular physical activity, staying socially engaged, and maintaining good heart health.

This Zoom, Healthy Habits for Your Brain and Body, is great for anyone who wants to age well! Register to meet with us on Thursday, January 21^st, from 6-7:30 PM.

LET’S READ STORIES TOGETHER: This is a chance for the littles at home to have a story time geared just for them. Preschool to age 6 will enjoying a virtual story event with a librarian from the Youth Department. This is a recurring event every Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a story, perhaps a craft, perhaps a song or fingerplay. This tends to be a small group so it is a nice chance for children to get to know one another and a librarian in a more intimate setting.  Please register to receive the Zoom link.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE CLUB: This is not your average story time. This is a story time where YOU get to decide what happens!

Jump on Zoom to listen to a librarian read a Choose Your Own Adventure book, and when we're faced with a choice, the brave kiddos listening will be the ones to choose! If the group cannot decide, we'll roll some dice to discover which way we're heading. This is guaranteed to be the most exciting story time ever!

New adventures are continuing on Mondays at 5 PM. Register grades 1-5 so you can receive the link to participate.

UNICORN STORYTIME:  Unicorn Storytime is here to on Fridays on Facebook LIVE! at 10:30 you can follow the antics of the Unicorn Librarian to bring you fresh stories. She can’t hear or see you, but she loves reading comments and saying hello! If you’re watching and want a shout out, type your name in the comments, or send us a picture of how YOU do storytime at home! Send it in to staff@kimballlibrary.com to be featured on our page and in the next storytime. Not a good time for you and the kids?  Just hop onto our Facebook page and scroll to watch the episodes that you missed.

REMINDER: Take-Out service and all virtual programs are STILL available. Order via phone or through the website catalog, or register via website to receive all the materials or programs you’ll enjoy. If the shopping online isn’t your thing we have ‘LIVE’ librarians to help you over the phone during all our normal business hours.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

KImball Library News 12/21/2020

 Kimball Library will be open from 10-1 on Christmas Eve (12/24/20) and remain closed until Monday, December 28^th, 2020. We will be open on New Year’s Eve (12/31/20) from 10-3 and will be closed until January 4, 2021. (By ‘open’ we mean available by phone, email, and take-out service.)

We wish you all the safest and loveliest holiday season! Please be aware that all streaming platforms such as Hoopla, NH Downloadable Books, the Libby App, and Kanopy are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

MINDFULNESS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES: Finding that current times are challenging in your everyday life?  Join us for a 90-minute session.  Register and ZOOM with us. No experience is necessary.

Wednesday, January 6 at 1:00 ~ Kindness for Me, You and the Whole World – Learn how to use mindfulness to cultivate an inclusive skillful compassion that can help us to stay connected to our best selves, others and our common humanity.

Instructor, Liz Korabek-Emerson, is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader, creative coach and owner of Korabek Training which helps one become more resilient through the practice of mindfulness.

TAKE-OUT RESUMED: Due to the rise in Covid cases, in order to keep both the staff and our visitors safe, the Library will temporarily return to Take Out Service until further notice.

The Library will be offering:

Borrowing via Take Out ~ Take Out is easy!  If you are interested in borrowing a title, place a hold in the catalog or give us a call (362-5234).  We’ll check the items out to you, wrap them and leave them on a table just inside the front door.

Streaming 24/7 ~ Check out the vast array of e-books, e-audio books and movies anytime through out website.

Online programming ~ Fun, creative, meaningful programming is available for all ages over ZOOM.

Technical help ~ Are you stuck trying to attend a Zoom meeting or download a title? Give us a call; we can help!

The building will not be open for in-person visits, but the staff will be here during our regular hours.  Call 362-5234 for assistance or for more information.  Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times.

 

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 12/14/2020

Due to the rise in Covid cases, in order to keep both the staff and our visitors safe, the Library will temporarily return to Take Out Service as of Monday, December 14, 2020.

The Library will be offering:

Borrowing via Take Out ~ Take Out is easy!  If you are interested in borrowing a title, place a hold in the catalog or give us a call (362-5234).  We’ll check the items out to you, wrap them and leave them on a table just inside the front door.

Streaming 24/7 ~ Check out the vast array of e-books, e-audio books and movies anytime through out website.

Online programming ~ Fun, creative, meaningful programming is available for all ages over ZOOM.

Technical help ~ Are you stuck trying to attend a Zoom meeting or download a title? Give us a call; we can help!

The building will not be open for in-person visits, but the staff will be here during our regular hours.  Call 362-5234 for assistance or for more information.  Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times.

NEW TEEN SERVICES: Teens can call ahead to pick up a grab bag made just for them.

Mystery Bags will contain two books handpicked by librarians, fuzzy socks, and hot cocoa mix. Thus far Mystery Bag themes include Hamilton, murder mysteries, twisted fairy tales, movie adaptations and action-packed adventure. (They’re all so good – you can’t go wrong.)

Craft Bags will hold everything you need to make this month’s craft: Transfer Art Candles! Print art off the web or create your own freehand design and follow the instructions included to transfer your art onto the candle. (Psst… makes a great gift!) If you need any extra help with your craft, our Youth Librarian will be available on Zoom on Dec 18th at 2:00pm to chat with anyone that wants to drop in, but it is absolutely not required.

MINDFULNESS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES: Finding that current times are challenging in your everyday life?  Join us for a 90-minute session.  Register and ZOOM with us. No experience is necessary.

Wednesday, January 6 at 1:00 ~ Kindness for Me, You and the Whole World – Learn how to use mindfulness to cultivate an inclusive skillful compassion that can help us to stay connected to our best selves, others and our common humanity.

Instructor, Liz Korabek-Emerson, is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader, creative coach and owner of Korabek Training which helps one become more resilient through the practice of mindfulness.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be open from 10-1 on Christmas Eve (12/24/20) and remain closed until Monday, December 28^th, 2020. We will be open on New Year’s Eve (12/31/20) from 10-3 and will be closed until January 4, 2021. (By ‘open’ we mean available by phone, email, and take-out service.)

We wish you all the safest and loveliest holiday season! Please be aware that all streaming platforms such as Hoopla, NH Downloadable Books, the Libby App, and Kanopy are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you. 

Kimball Library News 12/7/2020

New this month, teens can stop by or call ahead to pick up a grab bag made just for them.

Mystery Bags will contain two books handpicked by librarians, fuzzy socks, and hot cocoa mix. Thus far Mystery Bag themes include Hamilton, murder mysteries, twisted fairy tales, movie adaptations and action-packed adventure. (They’re all so good – you can’t go wrong.)

Craft Bags will hold everything you need to make this month’s craft: Transfer Art Candles! Print art off the web or create your own freehand design and follow the instructions included to transfer your art onto the candle. (Psst… makes a great gift!) If you need any extra help with your craft, our Youth Librarian will be available on Zoom on Dec 18th at 2:00pm to chat with anyone that wants to drop in, but it is absolutely not required.

Call (603) 362-5246 to reserve a grab bag today or stop by the library to see what’s here. We have a sample of this month’s candle craft on display so teens can be inspired.

MINDFULNESS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES: Finding that current times are challenging in your everyday life?  Join us for three sessions of mindfulness.  Each 90-minute session we will focus on a different topic and mindfulness application.  Register and ZOOM with us for one or all three sessions. No experience is necessary.

Session 1 – Wednesday, December 9 at 1:00 ~ Uncertainty and Fear – Learn a simple technique for including emotions in your mindfulness practice. Learning to relate skillfully with your emotions, especially the difficult ones, can help you navigate uncertainty and cultivate self-care.

Session 2 – Wednesday, December 23 at 1:00 ~ Boredom and Bad Habits – Explore how you are relating to boredom and filling the happiness gap. Are you eating too many cookies, spending more time watching the news or taking extra naps? Using mindfulness to look at habitual patterns can help develop the self-awareness needed to respond skillfully and make healthy choices.

Session 3 – Wednesday, January 6 at 1:00 ~ Kindness for Me, You and the Whole World – Learn how to use mindfulness to cultivate an inclusive skillful compassion that can help us to stay connected to our best selves, others and our common humanity.

Instructor, Liz Korabek-Emerson, is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader, creative coach and owner of Korabek Training which helps one become more resilient through the practice of mindfulness.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be open from 10-1 on Christmas Eve (12/24/20) and remain closed until Monday, December 28^th, 2020. We wish you all the safest and loveliest holiday season! Please be aware that all streaming platforms such as Hoopla, NH Downloadable Books, the Libby App, and Kanopy are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/30/2020

Finding that current times are challenging in your everyday life?  If so, join us for 3 sessions of mindfulness.  Each 90-minute session will focus on a different topic and mindfulness application.  Register and ZOOM with us for one or all three sessions. No experience is necessary. 

Session 1 – Wednesday, December 9 at 1:00 ~ Uncertainty and Fear - Learn a simple technique for including emotions in your mindfulness practice. Learning to relate skillfully with your emotions especially, the difficult ones can help you navigate uncertainty and cultivate self-care.

Session 2 – Wednesday, December 23 at 1:00 ~ Boredom and Bad Habits - Explore how you are relating to boredom and filling the happiness gap. Are you eating too many cookies, spending more time watching the news or taking extra naps? Using mindfulness to look at habitual patterns can help develop the self-awareness needed to respond skillfully and make healthy choices.

Session 3 – Wednesday, January 6 at 1:00 ~ Kindness for Me, You and the Whole World - Learn how to use mindfulness to cultivate an inclusive, skillful compassion that can help us to stay connected to our best selves, others and our common humanity.

Instructor, Liz Korabek-Emerson, is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader, creative coach and owner of Korabek Training which helps one become more resilient through the practice of mindfulness.

GINGERBREAD THROWDOWN: Can you make the greatest gingerbread house of all time?

Bring your constructed house, decorating materials and your game face to the Zoom meeting on December 16^th at 6:30 PM to see who will be crowned the Gingerbread Champion of our newest virtual family event. This could be a friendly annual competition and participation will determine it.

Gingerbread houses should have all basic construction done ahead of time, be freestanding, and the majority of materials must be edible. Other than these few restrictions, anything goes, so get creative!

All contestants will have 25 mins to decorate and/or add on structural pieces to their gingerbread house to make it festive and amazing. Librarians will judge each gingerbread house on creativity, quality of construction, and edibility (what percentage of materials used are edible).

All participants will be able to pick up a personalized certificate a day or two after the event, but only one participant will win the grand prize ($15 gift certificate to Beantowne).  Put your heads together as a family to begin your practice sessions now and don’t delay registration for this classic event.

READERS THEATER: Get your reading and drama practice ON! Reader’s Theater is a fun way to expand your reading and speaking skills. Join other children in grades 2-5 on Zoom Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 PM.

We have the plays and will email the script to you so you can practice your part or it can be available for pick-up. Register ASAP to get your Zoom link and a script will be prepared for you. Maybe this will be your start toward Broadway and the big world out there!

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be open from 10-1 on Christmas Eve (12/24/20) and remain closed until Monday, December 28^th, 2020. We wish you all the safest and loveliest holiday season! Please be aware that all streaming platforms such as Hoopla, NH Downloadable Books, the Libby App, and Kanopy are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/23/2020

Can you make the greatest gingerbread house of all time?

Bring your constructed house, decorating materials and your game face to the Zoom meeting on December 16^th at 6:30 PM to see who will be crowned Gingerbread Champion of our newest virtual family event. This could be a friendly annual competition and participation will determine it.

Gingerbread houses should have all basic construction done ahead of time, be freestanding, and the majority of materials must be edible. Other than these few restrictions, anything goes, so get creative!

All contestants will have 25 mins to decorate and/or add on structural pieces to their gingerbread house to make it as festive and amazing. Librarians will judge each gingerbread house on Creativity, Quality of Construction, and Edibility (what percentage of materials used are edible).

All participants will be able to pick up a personalized certificate a day or two after the event, but only one participant will win the grand prize ($15 gift certificate to Beantowne).  Put your heads together as a family to begin your practice sessions now and don’t delay registration for this classic event.

PHOTOGRAPHY (How to take the PERFECT PHOTO with your PHONE): It's long been said that the best camera is the one you have with you. Most of us have smart phones with impressive camera features.  There is an incredible opportunity for you to learn to be a whiz by registering for ‘Photography ~ HOW TO TAKE A PERFECT PHOTO WITH YOUR PHONE’ being coached by Eva McDermott. This opportunity will be meeting on Zoom on Thursday, December 3 and 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. We will explore ways to capture stunning photographs of various subjects with our phones. This two-session course will cover smart phone camera features, creative techniques, composition, and light. One should have a basic knowledge of the operation of their phone's camera but advanced features is not required for this course. Class size is limited so sign up today.

About the Presenter: Photography has been Eva's hobby and passion for many years. Her current focus of work is seascapes, landscapes, and nature abstracts using both film and digital cameras.

Her photographic journey began when she was a teenager and bought her first camera, a 35mm Minolta range finder. Much of her initial work was cityscapes near where she grew up near NYC and NJ. Having grown up in the urban landscape, she longed to spend more time in less crowded, natural spaces and thus, developed a love for the outdoors, hiking and photographing.

She is a Landscape Gallery Moderator for Nature Photographers Network. You can view more of her fine art photography work at her website https://www.naturephotographers.network.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Kimball Library will be open from 10-1 on Christmas Eve (12/24/20) and remain closed until Monday, December 28^th, 2020. We wish you all the safest and loveliest holiday season! Please be aware that all streaming platforms such as Hoopla, NH Downloadable Books, the Libby App, and Kanopy are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/16/2020

It's long been said that the best camera is the one you have with you. Most of us have smart phones with impressive camera features.  There is an incredible opportunity for you to learn to be a whiz by registering for ‘Photography ~ HOW TO TAKE A PERFECT PHOTO WITH YOUR PHONE’ being coached by Eva McDermott. This opportunity will be meeting on Zoom on Thursday, December 3 and 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. We will explore ways to capture stunning photographs of various subjects with our phones. This two-session course will cover smart phone camera features, creative techniques, composition, and light. One should have a basic knowledge of the operation of their phone's camera but advanced features is not required for this course.

About the Presenter: Photography has been Eva's hobby and passion for many years. Her current focus of work is seascapes, landscapes, and nature abstracts using both film and digital cameras.

Her photographic journey began when she was a teenager bought her first camera, a 35mm Minolta range finder. Much of her initial work was cityscapes near where she grew up near NYC and NJ. Having grown up in the urban landscape, she longed to spend more time in less crowded, natural spaces and thus developed a love for the outdoors, hiking and photographing.

She is a Landscape Gallery Moderator for Nature Photographers Network. You can view more of her fine art photography work at her website https://www.naturephotographers.network.

READERS THEATER: Get your reading and drama practice ON! Reader’s Theater is a fun way to expand your reading and speaking skills. Join other children in grades 2-5 on Zoom Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 PM.

We have the plays and will email the script to you so you can practice your part or it could be available for pick-up. Register ASAP to get your Zoom link and a script will be prepared for you. Maybe this will be your start toward Broadway and the big world out there!

VIRTUAL FAMILY YOGA: Our favorite yoga instructor, Kelsey Iani of Balancing Bear, is back with another virtual class on December 14^th at 6:30 PM for Bedtime Yoga. Register now for a fun, relaxing exercise that will engage your body, mind, and spirit. The whole family is invited to follow along at home. Wear comfortable clothes, and make sure you have room to spread out at home.  You’ll find Kelsey easy to follow and it’s good for any age to unwind.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. This offering is geared for families with children in the 3 to 9 age range, even though all ages can certainly participate and enjoy. Younger children may need assistance if they have never tried yoga before.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/9/2020

Inquiries have been made as to what ‘in person’ programming we have going on. As of now we have Girls Who Code, small group tutoring (Herding Homework), fairy journals and t/ween book discussion for youth. As for adults we have needle crafters and craft, paint, and color and book discussion. We also offer tech tutorials for downloadable books, email, social media, and Zoom. Please check our website on the event calendar for any of your programming needs. Everything we are offering is listed by date.

CRAFT, PAINT & COLOR: We are thrilled to announce the return of the Craft, Paint & Color Meetup Group on Fridays at 10:30 AM. Following social distancing and face covering measures, the gathering will look a bit different. The group will use the large meeting room off of the lobby to accommodate for social distancing measures. Group size will be limited to maximum of 10 people. Registration is required and we will not be able to accommodate walk-in participants.

Individuals will be able to spread out as they dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. While in the Library, individuals are required to wear masks.

Sign up and join the group for a time to unwind, de-stress and create. Please bring your own materials.

The fall session meets on: November 6 & 13, December 4, 11, & 18. At the end of the fall session, you will have an opportunity to re-register for sessions starting in January, 2021.

VIRTUAL FAMILY YOGA: Our favorite yoga instructor, Kelsey Iani of Balancing Bear, is back with another virtual class on December 14^th at 6:30 PM for Bedtime Yoga. Register now for a fun, relaxing exercise that will engage your body, mind, and spirit. The whole family is invited to follow along at home. Wear comfortable clothes, and make sure you have room to spread out at home.  You’ll find Kelsey easy to follow and it’s good for any age to unwind.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. This  offering is geared for families with children in the 3 to 9 age range, even though all ages can certainly participate and enjoy. Younger children may need assistance if they have never tried yoga before.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that the Kimball Library will be closing at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 25^th (Thanksgiving Eve), and will also be closed fully on November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving break. We will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 28^th from 10-3. Stock up accordingly. Here’s a pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/2/2020

 We are enjoying seeing the return of patrons from the past as well as new members. Just a reminder that this Library can provide you with access to physical books, movies, magazines, music, children’s materials and more as well as stream services for movies, music, e-books, and audiobooks. We have ‘things’ to borrow such as the telescope, snowshoes, pre-loaded Kindles with over a hundred titles, ukuleles, mobile hotspots, backpacks for seacoast and mountain hikes, cameras for kids, Kill-a-watt energy detectors, a planisphere, as well as croquet and bocce sets. (Regarding snowshoes, bocce and croquet--we do live in New England, so just wait a minute!) These unique items are all for with a current library card!

ART CLUB (ZOOM): Join us for a different fun art challenge every week. We'll learn about line, shape, color, texture, and form with just a few tools and our imagination. Almost all projects will require only paper, markers, scissors and glue, but kids are welcome to use whatever art supplies they have at home (with parental permission).

We will have a goal or project in mind each week, but this is not an art class as much as it is a space for kids to be creative, express themselves, and get some positive feedback. This class is developmentally geared for budding artists in grades 1-6. Please register for the 5 week session that will be taking place on Fridays at 3:30 PM starting in November.

NEEDLE CRAFTERS: Following the library's social distancing and face covering measures, the Needle Crafters have chosen to resume meeting but the gathering looks a bit different.  Chairs are spaced around the normal knitting area to accommodate for social distancing measures.  While in the Library, individuals are required to wear masks. The room size capacity is limited and therefore the Needle Crafter group will be a maximum of 8 people and we will not be able to accommodate walk-in participants.  We are looking forward to having you back in a safe way so that you can spend an enjoyable and relaxing time crafting.

If you are interested in being part of this group, please email lpowers@kimballlibrary.com or call us to speak with staff to add you to the roster.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that the Kimball Library will be closing at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 25^th (Thanksgiving Eve), and will also be closed on November 26 & 27 for Thanksgiving break. We will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 28^th from 10-3. Stock up accordingly. Here’s a pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 10/26/2020

Library card renewal is underway, so please take a moment to stop by. This is done in person with proof of identification and address. If you are unable to come in right now, please call us and we can give you an extension for a month or two until you are able to come by. Not comfortable entering the building? No worries, we can view your license through our window panes near the front desk. Please make your renewal a priority so you don’t experience an interruption in services.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE CLUB: This is not your average story time. This is a story time where YOU get to decide what happens!

Jump on Zoom to listen to Miss Daniele read a Choose Your Own Adventure book (we'll be starting out with The Abominable Snowman) and when we're faced with a choice, the brave kiddos listening will be the ones to choose! If the group cannot decide, we'll roll some dice to discover which way we're heading. This is guaranteed to be the most exciting story time ever!

We'll aim to finish a book each month, by meeting up on Zoom once a week. This new adventure is starting in November on Mondays at 5 PM. Register grades 1-5 so you can receive the link to participate.

READER’S THEATER: Get your reading and drama practice ON! Reader’s Theater is a fun way to expand your reading and speaking skills. Join other children in grades 2-5 on Zoom Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 PM.

We have the plays and will email the script to you so you can practice your part or it could be available for pick-up. Register ASAP to get your Zoom link and a script will be prepared for you. Maybe this will be your start toward Broadway and the big world out there!

ZOOM DANCE PARTY: Bring your dancing shoes and wear your favorite outfit, then meet us on Zoom for a fun dance party! Miss Daniele will lead the dancing for a few movement exercises and fun stretches, and the rest of the party will be fun music and the space to dance your heart out with your friends online. So spread the word and join the fun!  This fun-tastic event will take place November 18^th at 3:30 PM. When you register, you will receive a Zoom link so you can join the party! All ages are welcome but this dancing gig is geared for ages 2 to 6.

COMICS IN WORLD HISTORY AND CULTURE WITH MAREK BENNETT VIA ZOOM (NH HUMANITIES): Marek Bennett presents a whirlwind look at comics around the world and throughout history, through the lens of multicultural education. Bennett engages and involves the audience in an interactive discussion of several sample comics representing cultures such as: Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal and modern Japan, the United States in the early 20th century, and Nazi Germany during World War II. The program explores the various ways of creating and reading comics from around the world, and what these techniques tell us about the cultures in which they occur.

Please register for this event happening on November 19^th at 6:30 PM. This engaging program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and the New Hampshire Humanities.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that the Kimball Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11^th  2020 in honor of Veterans Day. Stock up accordingly. Here’s a reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 10/19/2020

There are some exciting new items in the Youth Department!

Book Bundles are tote bags full of 6 picture books, a craft, and activity ideas to do at home all around a theme. Our themes include Music, Shapes, Froggies, Clothing, Pets, and more! Book Bundles are intended for children in Pre-K but anyone can enjoy them.

Adventure Packs are BRAND NEW drawstring packs themed around the beloved Magic Tree House Series. For anyone who hasn’t read them, each Magic Tree House book brings the siblings Jack and Annie to a different time and place where they explore history while trying to make it back home in one piece! Each pack holds one Magic Tree House book as well as 3 other titles that support the theme, as well as activity ideas to do at home. Adventure Packs are designed for kids in Grades 1-5.

Both the Book Bundles and the Adventure Packs are available for a regular 3 week check out. Crafts do not need to be returned, only the books and the bag do. Call us with any questions or to reserve a bundle for pick up, st (603) 362-5234 x2 or ask the main desk to transfer you to the Youth Department.

HALLOWEEN AT THE KIMBALL LIBRARY:  We’re open 10-3pm on Halloween, so stop by the Library on that day to show off your costume. We’ll be giving small bags of candy and a craft kit to each and every kiddo who stops by the Library until supplies last. You can take the craft kits home to make your very own funny monster magnet. Don’t forget to check out a scary Halloween book while you’re here.

ALSO, we have a spooktacular surprise for the younger ones in the family! Watch our friend Jungle Jim as he transforms into Dr. Junglestein! Jungle Jim is an amazing performer who has all kinds of magical tricks and funny props up his sleeves. He’s put on a show to record just for us here at Kimball Library. You can watch it anytime from now until November 15th when the link expires. Get ready to interact and have a laugh. Don’t miss his wild finale when he disappears into a giant balloon! (For all ages, but especially geared for ages 3-9.) 

Where can you find this link? It went out in our bimonthly electronic newsletter, it is posted on our website, and it also is making an appearance on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Meanwhile, Happy Haunting to all!

CITY OF GHOSTS: Our next T/ween Book Discussion group will meet Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30pm to talk about City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab.

After a near-death experience, Cass discovers that she can see ghosts. When she meets a mysterious girl who shares her supernatural power, they begin working together to send ghosts beyond the Veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead. But can this new friend be trusted? How much does Cass not know? And will her powers be any match for the sinister Red Raven?

We’ll meet in the person with masks to talk all things creepy, mysterious, and otherworldly. The book is available on Hoopla as an audiobook. You won’t want to miss out!

YOU COULD WIN: One week’s lodging at The Mountain View Resort has been generously donated to the Friends of the Kimball Library. The dates are during Timberlane School District’s vacation week, February 21-28, 2021. Total occupancy of the unit is 8 persons and it is a beautifully equipped 3-floor condominium in scenic North Conway, NH. (mt-view-resort.com).

Tickets are $20 each and there are only 500 printed. You can purchase your chances at the Kimball Library. Tickets are on sale NOW and will be until the drawing on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that the Kimball Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11^th  2020 in honor of Veterans Day. Stock up accordingly. Here’s a reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 10/12/2020

One week’s lodging at The Mountain View Resort has been donated to the Friends of the Kimball Library by an Atkinson resident. The dates are during Timberlane School District’s vacation week February 21-28, 2021. Total occupancy of the unit is 8 persons and it is a beautifully equipped 3-floor condominium in scenic North Conway, NH. (mt-view-resort.com).

Tickets are $20 each and there are only 500 printed. You can purchase your chances at the Kimball Library. Tickets are on sale NOW and will be until the drawing on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

TEEN NIGHT IN (HALLOWEEN EDITION): Register for a virtual Halloween Party with not just Kimball Library, but tons of libraries throughout New Hampshire! Teens from all over the state will be throwing down on Zoom, so you don’t want to miss out. There will be a costume contest (so dress to impress), candy challenges, games (Werewolf, anyone?), and maybe even some surprises along the way. Register now on our online calendar to join our Zoom party to have a SCARY GOOD TIME!

This event will be for teens and tweens on Friday, October 30^th from 6-8:00 PM. Here is the rundown of the night:

6 - 6:15 Candy Challenge!

6:15 - 7 Let's play some Werewolf!

7 - 7:15 Show off your costumes!

7:15 - 8 Trivia!

Come for one thing, or stay for everything. It's up to you!

Bonus: Register by October 23rd to pick up a goody bag here at the Library! There will be candy (of course) but… some of this candy might have come from… the grave!

COMICS IN WORLD HISTORY AND CULTURE WITH MAREK BENNETT VIA ZOOM (NH HUMANITIES):  Marek Bennett presents a whirlwind look at comics around the world and throughout history, through the lens of multicultural education. Bennett engages and involves the audience in an interactive discussion of several sample comics representing cultures such as: Ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal and modern Japan, the United States in the early 20th century, and Nazi Germany during World War II. The program explores the various ways of creating and reading comics from around the world, and what these techniques tell us about the cultures in which they occur.

About the presenter: NH-based cartoonist, musician, and educator Marek Bennett leads discovery-based Comic Workshops for all ages throughout New England and the world beyond.  His comics work includes the graphic novel series, The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, the history webcomic Live Free and Draw, and the travel memoir, Slovakia: Fall in the Heart of Europe. He plays Civil War folk music with The Hardtacks and with The Cold River Ranters.

This informative and engaging event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and the New Hampshire Humanities. It is free and open to the public. Please register for this virtual event taking place on Thursday, November 19^th, at 6:30 PM.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that the Kimball Library will be closed on November 11, 2020 in honor of Veterans Day. Stock up accordingly. Here’s a reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 will a current card in good standing. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.