Kimball Library News 2/10/2020

If you missed the week of vacation events in its entirety, this is just for you! These events are happening between February 24-28, 2020.

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: 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!

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 2:30-4:30pm. 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.

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!