Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Kimball Library News 12/5/12

Here is a fun 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, night vision binoculars, 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 for all with a current Kimball Library card!

MUSEUM SKATING PERK: Outdoor Ice Skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum is NOW OPEN and you can get your museum passes right here at Kimball Library.

Half-price tickets to Labrie Family Skate (November-March) --The 8th Season of Outdoor Ice Skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.  The ice-skating rink at Strawbery Banke Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM (dependent on weather), except for Christmas Day and shortened hours on Christmas Eve. The rink opens at 11 AM on Wednesdays due to scheduled ice maintenance. Public skating occurs in timed sessions with admission tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.  Visit the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Facebook Page for the most up-to-date schedule, closings, and changes.

* Strawbery Banke Museum’s nearly 10-acre campus, including the historic buildings and historical gardens.  Visit their website for new programs and updates.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 2. Please plan accordingly.

As always, here is your pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Use our new Aspen Catalog and you and download and stream once you are logged into your account. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

We wish all our marvelous patrons the happiest of all the holiday season!

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: The book of the month for January is 'Show Me a Sign' by Ann Clare LeZotte.

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage.

But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a 'live specimen' in a cruel experiment.

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. We’ll be meeting on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM. There will always be candy!

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.

No comments:

Post a Comment