Kimball Library News 9/27/21

Are you planning a trip to visit some of our beautiful National Parks or just have an overall love for our National Park system?  If so, join us over ZOOM as John Bunker discusses his adventures and misadventures to some of his favorite national parks.  Learn how, when and where to plan a visit.  Gain some valuable resources and background information that will help make your National Park dreams come true!

His presentation includes a handout of his Ten Lessons Learned, a YouTube video of hiking Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, and over 70 images of his travels to the Parks. The presentation takes about forty-five minutes. The presentation covers a broad range of issues related to visiting our national Parks: lodging and dining, budget considerations, logistics and planning activities, and safety.

This exciting presentation will take place on Thursday, October 21^st from 6-7:30 PM. Register on the online calendar for John Bunker - Visiting Our National Parks: Lessons Learned (ZOOM PROGRAM). If you’d rather talk to a human to sign up then give us a call or stop by.

About the presenter:  John Bunker resides in Stratham and has visited twenty-five national parks during the past two decades. While serving as the Associate Dean, UNH College of Health and Human Services, he developed a presentation for an undergraduate class on his adventures and misadventures to some of his favorite national parks: Badlands, Bryce, Canyonlands, Glacier, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and Zion. John has now developed a presentation for NH Public Libraries and has been busy speaking throughout the state.

RAFFLE BASKETS: They’re back!  Stop in to view the beautiful raffle baskets on display at the Library.  There are 15 baskets in total and raffle tickets can be purchased at the front circulation desk.  Ticket prices are $5.00 for 2; $10.00 for 5; OR $20.00 for 12.  Tickets will be drawn on October 15th so please buy now and buy often.  You do not need to present for the drawing and winners will be notified.  Proceeds from the raffle sales support the Friends of the Kimball Library which in turn supports museum passes, adult programs, youth events such as the Summer Reading Program and MORE.

We can only take cash or checks payable to Friends of Kimball Library for the baskets. Thank you for understanding.

HERDING HOMEWORK: Reserve time slot to swing by the library and meet with a librarian. We'll help you out if you need some guidance on your assignment, or leave you to it if you just need a quiet space to work.

The bus does have a stop here. All arrangements must be made through pick-up patrol and the respective schools. The Library is not involved in this portion of the plan. Register your children each time so we know to expect them.  Look for openings on the online calendar.

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 databases 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 9/20/21

They’re back!  Stop in to view the beautiful raffle baskets on display at the Library.  There are 15 baskets in total and raffle tickets can be purchased at the front circulation desk.  Ticket prices are $5.00 for 2; $10.00 for 5; OR $20.00 for 12.  Tickets will be drawn on October 15^th so please buy now and buy often.  You do not need to present for the drawing and winners will be notified.  Proceeds from the raffle sales support the Friends of the Kimball Library which in turn supports museum passes, adult programs, youth events such as the Summer Reading Program and MORE.

We can only take cash or checks payable to Friends of Kimball Library for the baskets. Thank you for understanding.

iROOT KIDS CODE: A robot that does incredible things.

Children can code their Root® robot to draw artwork, play music, respond to touch, light, and sound, and more, all while exploring the fundamentals of robotics.

No matter your family’s experience with coding or robotics, the innovative, free iRobot® Coding platform makes coding easy with 3 Learning Levels. Begin with graphical, drag-and-drop code before advancing to hybrid code and finally, full-text code.

Typically, it costs $200 to send one child to a coding camp for 6 weeks. Due to donations and sponsorship from The Friends of Kimball Library, this program is available for $40 per child.

Registration is required in person and is complete when the fee is paid. Unattended classes are not refunded. Cash or check only payable to Friends of Kimball Library.

Class will take place at the library on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 from October 13 to November 17. Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the library if parents make arrangements with pick-up patrol. (The library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30.

This class is hosted by Gail Ramsay (Code & Circuit) and Kathy Watson (Kimball Library) who have brought other coding experiences to the Library including BlueBots and Coding Jam with Osmo. The class is developmentally designed with the age groupings in mind.

Class size is limited to 8, and masks and social distancing are required. Kimball Library card holders have preference.

iRoot robots were generously donated by the Atkinson Women's Civic Club. We couldn’t be more thrilled!

MASON JAR ARTWORK: Cathie and Lois researched high and low, both online and through books and magazines for their next craft project to tackle.  Join them for their next 'Bibliocraft” class where they will show you the ins and outs to fall decorating with Mason jars. This beautiful and exciting class will be on Thursday, October 14^th, from 6-7:30 PM.

In this creative and fun class, the dynamic crafting duo will be provide the instructions, materials, embellishments and support for you as you craft away. Each person will receive (2) jars to decorate.  All Artisan start somewhere, and these beautiful jars make for a great gift idea.

*Registration is required and seating is limited to 10. A non-refundable materials fee of $10.00 must be paid at time of registration. Stop in at the library and register today! Call for more information.

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 databases 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 9/13/21

Are you one of the many Americans who do not fully maximize their Social Security benefits? Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be complex because it ultimately depends on your unique circumstances.  With retirees living longer today than previous generations, the choice of when to retire and collect Social Security benefits can make a significant difference in the income one can collect in retirement.

Join us on Monday, October 18^th, at 1:00 PM or Thursday, October 28^th, at 6:30 PM for this practical and informational workshop. Registration is required.

Andy Githmark is a Founding Partner and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory in Manchester.  He has been in the financial services industry since 1997 and has been a financial advisor since 2010.  Two sessions will be offered for this informative hour program on Maximizing Your Social Security with Andrew Githmark.

READERS THEATER: On October 7th at 6:00 PM, we’ll be hosting the popular Kimball Library Reader’s Theater. Register children in grades 2-5 to have a marvelous time trying out expressive reading with voices and in character. This is great fun for the dramatic reader and good practice for the reluctant readers. Scripts are handed out and parts are assigned and then the antics commence! All reading levels are welcome.

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION:  The book of the month is 'Symptoms of Being Human' by Jeff Garvin. Discussion is geared for mature middle and high school t/weens.

Riley Cavanaugh is many things: Punk rock. Snarky. Rebellious. And gender fluid. Some days Riley identifies as a boy, and others as a girl. But Riley isn't exactly out yet. And between starting a new school and having a congressman father running for reelection in über-conservative Orange County, the pressure—media and otherwise—is building up in Riley's life.

On the advice of a therapist, Riley starts an anonymous blog to vent those pent-up feelings and tell the truth of what it's really like to be a gender fluid teenager. But just as Riley's starting to settle in at school—even developing feelings for a mysterious outcast—the blog goes viral, and an unnamed commenter discovers Riley's real identity, threatening exposure. And Riley must make a choice: walk away from what the blog has created—a lifeline, new friends, a cause to believe in—or stand up, come out, and risk everything.

Join the most awesome t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. Candy is served...  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 6^th, at 6:00 PM.

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 databases 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 9/6/21

 Library Page Position Available–

Do you love your local library? 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 will be given to Atkinson teenage residents. Please note that applicants must be at least 15 years of age in order to apply. A brief aptitude quiz to be taken at the Library will also be required.

If you are interested, please fill out the Application For Employment Form 2021 (you can find it on the website) and email it to director@kimballlibrary.com and kwatson@kimballlibrary.com with the subject heading as ‘Library Page Application’.

HERDING HOMEWORK: Reserve time on Mondays and Wednesdays to swing by the Library and meet with a librarian from 3:15-4:00 PM. We'll help you out if you need some guidance on your assignment, or leave you to it if you just need a quiet space to work.

The bus does has a stop here. All arrangements must be made through pick-up patrol and the respective schools. The Library is not involved in this portion of the plan.

Register your children each time so we know to expect them.

FILM ENTHUSIAST CLUB:  Are you a Cineaste (an enthusiast for or devotee of movies or filmmaking)?  If so, join us for this fun fan of films group.  View award winning films, documentaries, foreign films and modern classics.  Watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a 'thumbs up' review.   

To allow for social distancing measures, the viewing room will have limited audience capacity.  Individuals must register to attend.  Sign up and you will be all set to enjoy the films to be shown on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday until the end of the year.  You will receive email updates on which feature films will be showing.  

At present, we will not be able to accommodate walk ins.  We will be using the meeting room chairs so feel free to bring your own comfy cushion.  At this time the popcorn concession is closed.  As always, Kleenex will be available for those 'laugh until you cry' movie moments.

We will be showing the following feature film: NOMADLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: A woman in her sixties, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

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 databases 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 8/30/21

 The Friends of the Kimball Library 2021 Fall Book Sale will be a bag sale. The sale opens at 8:00 AM and goes until 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Take your time browsing, and fill a bag provided for $5.00 or bring your own bag to be priced according to its size. Individual books can be purchased at the regular price of $.25 to $2.00. Don’t you just love a bargain?

The Friends of the Library will also be having their Yard Sale on Saturday during the same hours. All proceeds go to adult and children’s programs offered throughout the year at the Kimball Library. *The rest of the Library is open for business the normal Saturday hours 10-3.

ADULT BOOK GROUP: We are a lively group that meets monthly on Wednesdays at 10:15 AM to discuss the book we've chosen. Why not join us and take an hour talking about the book with us? Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. We meet in the Library Courtyard so please bring your chair. The meeting room will be used if the weather changes. Please register and give us a try.

On September 22^nd we’ll be meeting to discuss ‘The New Girl’ by Daniel Silva.

Now you see her.  Now you don’t.  THE NEW GIRL.  A thriller of deception, betrayal, and vengeance.

She was covered from head to toe in expensive wool and plaid, the sort of stuff one saw at the Burberry boutique in Harrods. She carried a leather bookbag rather than a nylon backpack. Her patent leather ballet slippers were glossy and bright. She was proper, the new girl, modest. But there was something else about her…

Books are available at the main circulation desk. Come by soon to check a copy out and get started!

BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB IS BACK! Back by student request, youth in grades 3-5 meet monthly. Pick up the book of the month at the library, read it, and then come chat about it with library friends. Bring your supper or snack in a sack and we'll provide a drink and a treat.

The book this month is 'The Magic Misfits' by Neil Patrick Harris. We are meeting on Thursday, September 23^rd, from 6-7:00 PM.

When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. But like any good trick, things change instantly as greedy B.B. Bosso and his crew of crooked carnies arrive to steal anything and everything they can get their sticky fingers on.

After a fateful encounter with the local purveyor of illusion, Dante Vernon, Carter teams up with five other like-minded illusionists. Together, using both teamwork and magic, they'll set out to save the town of Mineral Wells from Bosso's villainous clutches.

Discussing books with peers is magical. Sign your child up online or give us a call to complete the registration process.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: The Library will be closed on Labor Day weekend from September 4-6 (Saturday — Monday).  Any two-day loans taken on Thursday (Sept 2) or Friday (Sept 3) won’t be due back until Tuesday (Sep 7).  STOCK UP and have a safe and happy holiday weekend. As always, our streaming platforms are open 24/7.

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 databases 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.