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’.