Kimball Library News 1/25/21

We are happy to announce that the Kimball Library will reopen to the public for in-person browsing on Monday, January 25, 2021. As always, we are stocked with new and exciting materials and are looking forward to opening our doors wide again!

Our first priority is your safety and that of the staff. Therefore, strict social distancing and masks will be required. Take Out service will continue and contactless printing and faxing is now an additional option. The Conference and Study Room will be open for groups of 4 and 2 respectively. In order to preserve social distancing, programs will continue to be virtual.

The Library will continue to operate its full schedule: Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Returns must continue to be placed in the drops so that they can be quarantined for 72 hours.

MISA’S CLEAN KITCHEN: Looking for nutrient-dense food options for your family? Want your children to have fun in the kitchen, while developing life-long kitchen skills? Please join Misa, from Misa's Clean Kitchen, in baking simple and delicious food, free of gluten, dairy, and processed sugar. Class will take place via Zoom with Kimball Library on Wednesday, February 10 at 4:30 PM. This family fun event is recommended for preschool and elementary aged children with adult supervision. Advance registration is required.

The following lists are what is required to bring to class. The full recipe details will be sent to the participants after the fact.

INGREDIENTS: 2 small sweet potatoes baked, 1 large ripe banana, 3 eggs, 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (or milk of choice), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2/3 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened, 2/3 cups chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and a pinch sea salt.

TOOLS NEEDED:  8' x 8' baking dish, Mixing bowl, Mixing spoon, Masher, Measuring cups and spoons, and Coconut oil to grease the pan (or oil of choice).

ADVANCED PREPARATION: Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400 F until you can easily poke it with a fork. You could also microwave them until soft.

MINDFULNESS DURING UNCERTAINTY: Mindfulness meditation is paying attention to the present moment, noticing what's happening around you and in you, including thoughts and feelings, without judging them. Accepting things the way they are, including ourselves. Join us as we discuss how to implement the practice of Mindfulness during times of 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.

Regardless, if you have never tried Mindfulness or are just looking for a way to jump back into the practice, you are invited to join us. Register for your Zoom link today for this thought-provoking event on February 18 at 6:30 PM that is sponsored by our generous Friends of Kimball Library.

About the instructor: Liz Korabek-Emerson is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader and creative coach dedicated to helping people become more resilient in their workplaces, homes and communities.

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 1/18/21

 Tweens and teens can sign up for their very own subscription box from Kimball Library to be delivered to their doorstep once a month. The boxes will include: two Books (hand-picked by the librarians), craft supplies and instructions, flyers about upcoming events, or new items and one special surprise (a snack, toy, tattoos, free book, it could be anything!)

This subscription will run from February through May. The first box will be delivered by the second week in February. Empty boxes must be returned in person (or at the front door) by the last Friday of the month in order to be eligible to receive the next month’s box.

For more information, and to register, please visit our website or give us a call. These ‘LitFix’ will boxes are specifically for grades 5-12 and are sure to be a t/ween pleaser.

TWINKLETOES: Starting Feb 2nd, Miss Daniele will be leading a new class for the youngest dancers to try out their moves. We’ll get up and get moving to learn new ways to dance, jump, and stretch. This program will take place on Zoom on Tuesdays through the month of February.  Sign up ages 2-5 for Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. You’ll have twinkle toes dancing through your house.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS: Join us for an introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Learn how mindfulness impacts the brain, promotes emotional well-being, physical, health and longevity. Instructor Liz Korabek-Emerson will provide formal instructions and exercises to walk you through some simple mindfulness practice tools. In addition, she will provide suggestions of how to apply the practice to daily life.

Regardless, if you have never tried Mindfulness or are just looking for a way to jump back into the practice, you are invited to join us. Register for your Zoom link today. Class is on Thursday, February 4^th, at 6:30 PM.

About the instructor: Liz Korabek-Emerson is a certified mindfulness teacher, transformational workshop leader and creative coach dedicated to helping people become more resilient in their workplaces, homes and communities. Korabek-Emerson has designed mindfulness programs for individuals and organizations, including the Portsmouth Hospital, Beacon Hospice, Liberty Mutual and the Riverwoods Retirement Community.

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 1/11/21

 It's time for another TEEN NIGHT IN! Join up with teens from all across NH for a party online! Get together on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 PM. We've got food, games, contests, and more! Tell your friends, tell your class, tell your neighbors.

Once you register, we'll have a party bag ready for you to pick up. It will have things inside that you need to make the party awesome like food and supplies for games. Give the Library a call after you register and ask to pick up a party bag. A Youth Librarian will set it up on the pick-up table for you to grab.

Email staff@kimballlibrary.com with any questions with attention to the Youth Department.

BALANCING BEAR YOGA: Our favorite yoga instructor, Kelsey Iani of Balancing Bear, is back with another virtual class on Saturday, January 23^rd, at 1:30 PM. 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. Relax your way into the new year!

HEALTHY HABITS FOR YOUR BRAIN & BODY: 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 a great program for anyone who wants to age well! Register to meet with us on Thursday, January 21st, from 6-7:30 PM.

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 –sessions are taking place on Fridays at 3:30 PM.

REMINDER: Take-Out service and all virtual programs are STILL available. Order materials via phone or through the website catalog, or register via website to receive links to programs you’ll enjoy. If 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 1/4/21

Do you love your local library? We currently have a Library Page position available!

Pages shelve and merchandise materials, and also wait on customers at the Circulation Desk. This is an excellent job opportunity for high-school students. The shifts are on fixed evenings and 1 to 2 Saturdays a month. It’s 7 to 12 hours/week at a wage of $8.50 to $9/hour.

The position is open until filled. Special consideration is given to Atkinson residents who apply before 1/20/2021.

If you are interested, please fill out the Application for Employment Form 2021 found on our website and email it to director@kimballlibrary.com or mail to Director, Kimball Library, 5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811.

HEALTHY HABITS FOR YOUR BRAIN & BODY: 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 a great program for anyone who wants to age well! Register to meet with us on Thursday, January 21^st, from 6-7:30 PM.

LISTENING FAIRY: 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 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 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 materials via phone or through the website catalog, or register via website to receive links to programs you’ll enjoy. If 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.