Kimball Library News: January 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Kimball Library News 2/3/2020

It’s hard to fathom but February vacation week in the Timberlane Regional School District is right around the corner! Got a Stay-Cation planned? We have something for the youth in your family each day of the week! Part two coming up! (If you missed last week, refer to the blog in the last paragraph and you can catch up there.)

MAKE AND TAKE CRAFT: We will have materials available to design and make your very own button, along with other ‘make and take’ crafts, in the Children’s Craft Room between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 PM available on Wednesday, February 26^th. We are asking you to register children in grades K-5 as that is what the craft is designed for and we also need to know how many materials to gather. As for the time slot, you can come in any time in the two hour window and stay as little or as long as you like. Register a neighbor or friend—the more the merrier!

S.T.E.M TOYS: For most any age, but particularly ages 3 and up, we are hosting a 4 hour window with a myriad of STEM toys. Options MAY include Keva planks, LEGO, Duplo, marble runs, magnetic tiles, or Brain Flakes. These educational toys are fun for all ages. Challenges are available as well as the freedom to do your own thing. Children under the age of 3 must be closely supervised by an adult caregiver. This window of wonder is on Thursday, February 27^th between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Please register and come when you can and leave when you must.

EDIBLE CRAFT DAY: Grades kindergarten through grade five are welcome to register and join us as we prepare and eat crafts! Turning food into art before eating is fun for all. Sign up the kids for Thursday, February 27^th, at 4:00 PM. Think of it as a brain exercise and appetizer before the evening meal.

CHILL OUT AND PAINT: Come paint with us on Friday Feb 28^th from 2:30-4:40pm. We'll be painting our masterpieces and watching a few classic tutorials while we work. Everyone can follow along or go their own way. Come for the full two hours or drop in for a minute to paint some happy clouds. All levels and abilities welcome. As a wise man once said, “Anyone can paint!” Please register in advance. Paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

HEALTHY COOKBOOK CLUB: Not for children, but for teens and adults is the February cookbook club. Do you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? If so, why not join our Healthy Cookbook Club that normally meets the 3rd Monday of each month but this month will move to the 4th Monday due to the holiday the week before.

The club chooses a different healthy cookbook to dive into for the month. Members check out a copy of the cookbook and spend time trying out the various recipes at home. When the group gathers the next month, we discuss the health benefits of the various recipes and share opinions of the meals tried. In addition, participants prepare and bring a sample of a recipe from the cookbook to share with the group.

This month we will be cooking and testing out the Best light recipe : a best recipe classic / by the editors of Cook's illustrated. Please register.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be CLOSED on February 17, 2020 observing Presidents’ Day. Overdrive Downloadable Books, the Libby App, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to register for events on the ‘calendar icon’ 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!

Friday, January 24, 2020

Kimball Library News 1/27/2020

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE: Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages. Toys will be available and it’s a great way to meet parents, grandparents and children. This happens every Monday (with a few exceptions) and registration is required. Please send us an email or call if you cannot attend to help with our preparation. Thank you!

DOGMAN K9 COMIC WORKSHOP: Come test your K-9 skills, make your own buttons, learn how to draw your own flip books, and make your own Dog Man comic! Registration is required for youth in grades K-5. This ‘pawsome’ event is happening on Monday, February 24^th, from 2:30-4:30 PM. You do not have to already be an artist to draw comics. Any dog can do it! Sign up!

ANIME CLUB: Join us for our first anime club meeting! We will be watching anime, making new friends and enjoying some snacks on February 24^th from 6:30-7:30 PM. Feel free to bring sketch books to draw or to read manga while we watch. This launch event is for grades 6-12. We will be watching anime with ratings equivalent to PG-13. Registration is required. Non-residents are welcome!

SNOWMAN BINGO: We have a version of BINGO for non-readers so we are inviting children ages 3-6 to play along. Everyone loves playing BINGO and winning books or small prizes as we play. It can be fun for the adults, too! Moms, dads or caretakers will be an important part of helping to play. Register in advance so we will be sure to have ample prizes for Tuesday, February 25^th from 10:30 to 11:30. (No worries, everyone will leave a winner.)

FAMILY MOVIE: They used to fear Elsa's magic, now it's their only hope. Following the events of Frozen, Elsa discovers a powerful threat that looms over their home in Arendelle. It appears to be coming from an autumnal forest full of new magic and strange creatures. With the help of Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, they must delve deep into the strange forest, stop the mysterious force, and discover the truth behind Elsa's own powers.

Register all ages for Tuesday, February 25^th for this all-age pleaser starting at 1:00 PM sharp. Popcorn will be served. Please consider cushions, blankets or pillows for sprawling. Rated: G Runtime: 104 minutes

STOPMOTION MOVIE WORKSHOP: We'll be using library iPads and StopMotion Studio to make our very own stop motion movies. StopMotion animation has been used to create classics like Wallace and Gromit and new hits like the LEGO Movie. Small toys, characters, and props will be provided, but you are welcome to bring one or two of your own. Bring a friend too, but be sure to register for the event online. Space is limited and this event is for grades 5-12. Create your own movie masterpiece on Tuesday, February 25^th from 5:30-7:30 PM!

Friday, January 17, 2020

Kimball Library News 1/20/2020

The beloved characters of Downton Abbey take to the big screen, and it turns out that they've got a major event to prepare for. After all, it's not every day that royalty makes an appearance. Of course, it's not long before tensions are running high. The property isn't even close to ready when it becomes clear that Carson the butler will need to come out of retirement to help run this sinking ship before it's too late.

This special event (repeated for those who were unable to make the snow day make-up) will be on Friday, February 7^th, at 1:00 PM and registration is requested. Popcorn will not be served for this showing. Please feel free to bring a chair cushion as there will be regular chair seating for this requested showing. The film is rated PG and has a runtime of 122 minutes.

TWEEN COOKING: Join us (grades 3-7) on Thursday, February 13^th from 6:00-7:15 PM. Tonight's the night for pizza quesadillas with a side order of Italian sugar snap peas. Want to try your hand at fixing dinner? We have broadened the age range so some of the older tweens can try. Chef Birr promises lots of fun and good food to eat. You will taste and eat what you cook so be prepared to enjoy it all! Register now for this fun evening as registration is limited to 10.

T/WEEN YOGA: “"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside." Tweens and teens, this is your opportunity to learn to de-stress! Join Balancing Bear Yoga for a class to discover the magic of yoga. The class will be led by Kelsey Iani, RYT 200 on Tuesday, February 18^th, at 6:00 PM.

No yoga experience is needed to attend. The class content is geared toward tweens and teens and open to anyone 9-19. Definitely invite a friend to register with you and you can chill-ax together. Please bring your own yoga/exercise mat and dress comfortably. Water is also recommended.

THE KEYS TO PUBLIC SPEAKING NO-ONE IS TALKING ABOUT WITH LINDA UGELOW: Come hear Linda Ugelow and learn tips and tricks to feel more confident, relaxed, and natural in public speaking. The program is free and open to the public. Please register for this event happening on February 13 at 6:30 PM.

NOTARY & PASSPORT SERVICES: Both notary and passport services are available only by appointments in advance. We have one notary, and to receive service you must call ahead and you must be an Atkinson resident.

The Kimball Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility for the U.S. Department of State (DOS). An appointment is required for passport services. Appointments in advance may be made by calling the Library at 603-362-5234. We currently have three certified passport agents.

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), evidence of U.S. citizenship (including documentation for name changes), a photo of yourself that meets DoS requirements, 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 acceptant agent), execution fee ($35) in cash, check, money order or cashier’s check made out to “Kimball Library.” We also accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards for the Execution fee only.

Please note that special requirements apply for children under the age of 18 and youth must appear in person.

Application processing times vary and are dependent on volume at the Department of State. Routine processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. Expedited processing takes 2 to 3 weeks. Updated times are available at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/processing-times.html.

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