Kimball Library News 12/25/22

 It’s fun to announce new services you can enjoy right from the convenience of your home!

WORLD ACCESS NEWS/NEWSBANK: Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues, obituaries and more. This database features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner.

To gain access from home, head to our website on your computer. On the upper left side you’ll note an icon named ‘Online Resources’. You then will be asked for your barcode (that 14 digit number on your library card). Click the enter button and you’re in! Just a few of the choices include The Concord Monitor, New Hampshire Union Leader, The Eagle-Tribune, a link to all the New Hampshire news, and a link to a Massachusetts news.

If you are using a mobile device, after opening the website you’ll need to look for three horizontal lines in the upper left of your screen to click on. Scroll and look for the word ‘Resources’. From there ‘Online Resources’, and finally, ‘Access World News/Newsbank’.

Happy news and researching from the Kimball Library!

MAGAZINES: It may be a surprise to you how many magazines you can check out of the Kimball Library either in person or online. We recently added an easy way for you to view the physical collection right from our catalog page on the website. Take a look at our website posts under the ‘NEWS’ tab.

To download magazines to your device, please visit the Downloadable Books icon on our website or use the Libby app. If you have any questions, we are here to help!

(NOT SO) ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON: THE POPULARITY OF SHERLOCK HOLMES: The recent spate of Sherlock Holmes movies, television shows, and literary adaptations indicate the Great Detective is alive and well in the 21st century. Holmes is the most portrayed literary character of all time, with over 230 film versions alone in several different languages. Over the past century, Sherlockians created societies like the Baker Street Irregulars, wrote articles sussing out the "sources" of Doyle's works, and, most recently, developed an entire online world of Holmesian fan fiction. Sherlock Holmes is now a multi-million dollar industry. Why is Sherlock Holmes so popular? Ann McClellan's presentation explores the origins of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective and tracks his incarnations in literature, film, advertising, and modern media in order to crack the case of the most popular detective.

About the presenter: Ann McClellan is professor of English at Plymouth State University where she teaches 19th and 20th century British literature. She is the author of How British Women Writers Transformed the Campus Novel (2012), Sherlock's World: Fanfiction and the Reimagining of BBC's Sherlock (2018), and several articles on cultural topics ranging from servants on screen to social media, fan fiction, and Sherlock Holmes. She is currently writing a new monograph on Black Sherlock Holmes adaptations.

This amazing event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and NH Humanities. Registration is required. This program is occurring on Thursday, January 26^th, from 6:00-7:30 PM.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Monday, January 16^th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please note that Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a Kimball Library card in good standing as well as World Access News located in our Online Resources link on our website.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 12/18/22

 Start out in 2023 by going to some events or committing to read more. New habits for the new year!

BOOK DISCUSSIONS: Adults or teens can choose from the groups below.

T/WEEN BOOK CLUB: Join the most chill t/weens and chat with about I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. Copies are available for the asking. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie to join us on January 4^th at 6:00 PM. The book of the month is

This is a gut-wrenching, startling window into communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, from the number one New York Times best-selling, award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: The Evening Book Club is happy to be back meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Join us on January 17^th at 6 PM for an active discussion of this month's book, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to, for the protection of her family and her legacy, to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the world in which she lives. You may pick up a copy of the book at the main circulation desk. Feel free to invite your book loving friends and family!

MORNING BOOK CLUB: Join us for an hour to talk about the book we chose each month. Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. On January 25^th at 10:15 AM, we will be discussing The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.

When Harold Fry, a timid man in his later years, discovers that a former friend and colleague is seriously ill, he sets out with the intention of posting her a letter but instead embarks on 600-mile walk from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed. He believes that in some way his journey will help his friend to live.

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. *Please note films are always subject to change.

This session meets January 2023 through the end of May 2023. Coming up on January 3rd is the Death on the Nile which is rated PG-13 and directed by Kenneth Branagh. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travelers, and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN: If your child has not yet graduated from kindergarten, this incentive program is just for you! Register your children for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten so they can be a literary superstar! Children from birth through kindergarten graduation are eligible to be part of this program. For every 100 books that are read to them, they move up a level. There are prizes and sticker incentives along the way. It’s time to get started!

Visit Kimball Library in person to register your children and begin the process. You’ll be on your way to developing a life-long reader and fostering educational success!

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th. We will also be closed on January 2nd, 2023 Please note that Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a Kimball Library card in good standing. We wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 12/11/22

We have many creative events for children scheduled between December 27th - 31st. Many of them are drop-in so you can come when you can and leave when you must. Please check our event calendar online or in person for details.

HISTORY AND MYSTERY: A Genealogy Starter Guide: Start out the New Year researching your ancestors right here at Kimball Library on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM with Erin Moulton. Registration is required and can be found on the event calendar.

Are you interested in family history? Do you have a family mystery? Do you spend a lot of time in graveyards wondering about the names behind the stones? Then you just might be a genealogy enthusiast! Genealogy is the exploration of ancestral lines and can be done through countless records, resources and artifacts. Join us as we discuss methods for research planning that will make you an active participant in your own ancestral journey.

Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. Erin is the author of ‘Flutter’, ‘Tracing Stars’, ‘Chasing the Milky Way’ and ‘Keepers of the Labyrinth’. In addition to her creative pursuits, Erin has over 12 years of experience tracking down interesting real-life questions at the reference desk as is a librarian and genealogist.

NH BOATING SAFETY COURSES: The following NH Boating 2023 Safety Courses will be held at the Kimball Library on the following dates: February 14 & 16; March 14 & 16; April 4 & 6; May 9 & 11.

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion. *Individuals must attend both evening classes.

Certification Cards: Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the address entered at the time of registration.

Who Needs Boating Education?: Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat with over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a valid boating education certificate.

Age Requirements: Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.

Special Accommodations: Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the New Hampshire Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037 option #1. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advance notice for the department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can also connect with the New Hampshire Relay Service or TDD at 1 (800) 735-2964.

For requirements and to register visit: https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN: If your child has not yet graduated from kindergarten, this incentive program is just for you! Register your children for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten so they can be a literary superstar! Children from birth through kindergarten graduation are eligible to be part of this program. For every 100 books that are read to them, they move up a level. There are prizes and sticker incentives along the way. It’s time to get started!

Visit Kimball Library in person to register your children and begin the process. You’ll be on your way to developing a life-long reader and fostering educational success!

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th. Please note that Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a Kimball Library card in good standing. We wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 12/4/22

We have some creative events for children scheduled between December 27th -31st. Many of them are drop-in so you can come when you can and leave when you must.

BLAST OFF TO THE NEW YEAR: Children with their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, and simple crafts to get us in the 'Happy New Year' mood on Tuesday, December 27, from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM. Stay after class and join us for 'Color My Holiday' free-exploration art. There's still time to 'deck the halls!' The program is geared for children ages 3-6 but any age may join us. Registration is not required. Fa la la la la la la la la.

COLOR MY HOLIDAY: We'll have several stations open for drop-in holiday crafts, painting, and coloring. Come when you can, leave when you must! The craft barn will be open for business on Tuesday (December 27) and Thursday (December 29) from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome.

TECH TOY TIME: The STEM toys are back! We'll have Keva planks, Brain Flakes, and Magformers available. Try out the challenges or come up with your own. We also have Legos and Duplos for creative building. The barn will be open on Wednesday, December 28, from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Come when you can, leave when you must! For safety reasons, we recommend ages 3 and up join us.

GLITZY GAMES GALORE: Stop in anytime on Friday, December 30, to enjoy playing some games. Play against another family or challenge a librarian. Who will win? The games that will be out are appropriate for ages 4 and up. Invite your friends to meet you at the Library for friendly competition and socialization.

TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS: We will have take and make crafts for you on Saturday, December 31. Stop in while supplies last! You may stay and create here, or you can take them home for making them later.

BALANCING BEAR *FAMILY* YOGA CLASS: Join Balancing Bear Yoga for a 45-minute yoga class on Thursday, December 29, at 10:30 AM. You and your child will discover the magic of yoga through games, music, movement, breathing, and more. This class is geared for preschool ages and need adults to be active participants. You and your child will connect with each other, socialize with local families, and have fun! The class will be led by Kelsey Iani, RYT 200. Registration is required.

All are welcome – moms, dads, or other caregivers! No yoga experience needed. The class content is geared toward children ages 3 to 6 although all children are welcome. It is best to have a one-to-one adult/child ratio. We will consider ‘mature’ older two-year-olds who listen well and can follow directions with focus.

Please bring one yoga/exercise mat for you and your child to share. Dress comfortably. Water is also recommended.

DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th. Please note that Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a Kimball Library card in good standing. We wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 11/27/22

As much as we all enjoy many parts to the holiday season, we can all probably admit that it can be a little stressful at times. Guess what? It’s stressful to children as well as adults. Take a look at some of the yoga classes coming up and consider building in some relaxing and stretching for the yourself and the littles.

BALANCING BEAR YOGA: Join Balancing Bear Yoga for a 45-minute yoga class for you and your child to discover the magic of yoga through games, music, movement, breathing, and more. Your child will connect with themselves, socialize with local peers, and have fun! The class will be led by Kelsey Iani, RYT 200.

There are two separate sessions for school-aged children ages 5 to 10 that do not require adult participation. We are offering one session on Tuesday, December 13, at 5:00 PM and a second session for the same age group on Tuesday, December 20, at 3:30 PM. Please dress your child comfortably and send a water bottle.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make the 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.

*Parents MUST let the Library know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine OR if their child is not attending the class*.

CREATING HOLIDAY GREETING & GIFT CARDS: We are offering a 2nd class on Thursday, December 8th at 12:30 PM since the first one was so much fun! Join us in creating 9 festive greeting cards and 2 gift card holders for the upcoming seasons. Library team, Cathie Piccolo and Lois Powers will provide per-cut materials, embellishments and support so you can create unique cards and gift card holders to give to friends and family.

Registration is required and seating is limited. A non-refundable materials fee of $20.00 must be paid at time of registration. Please visit the circulation desk to register today.

BALANCING BEAR *FAMILY* YOGA CLASS: Join Balancing Bear Yoga for a 45-minute yoga class on Thursday, December 29, at 10:30 AM for you and your child to discover the magic of yoga through games, music, movement, breathing, and more. This class is geared for preschool ages and need adults to be active participants. You and your child will connect with each other, socialize with local families, and have fun! The class will be led by Kelsey Iani, RYT 200.

All are welcome – moms, dads, or other caregivers! No yoga experience needed. The class content is geared toward children ages 3 to 6 although all children are welcome. It is best to have a one-to-one adult/child ratio. We will consider ‘mature’ older two-year-olds who listen well and can follow directions with focus.

Please bring one yoga/exercise mat for you and your child to share. Dress comfortably. Water is also recommended.

DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24^th and Monday, December 26^th. Please note that Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a Kimball Library card in good standing. We wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 11/20/22

Get ready for an exciting time with ‘An Evening with Mystery Writers Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan and Eva Jurczyk’ moderated by Rachel Raczka of the Boston Globe on Thursday, December 8^th, at 7:00 PM. 

Join us for this Zoom program by registering at www.kimballlibrary.com on our event calendar. This program is sponsored through the Burlington Public Library in collaboration with 27 libraries throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.   

About the Authors:  

SULARI GENTILL is a bestselling author who has captivated readers and librarians with her “elegantly constructed, funny, and profound” mystery-within-a-mystery. In ‘The Woman in the Library’, the ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge instructing everyone inside to stay put. Four strangers, who happened to sit at the same table, pass the time in conversation and friendships are struck. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just happens that one is a murderer.

HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the bestselling author of 13 psychological thrillers, Ryan has won multiple prestigious awards for her crime fiction. National reviews have called her a "master at crafting suspenseful mysteries" and "a superb and gifted storyteller." 

Ryan’s newest book is ‘Her Perfect Life’, a chilling psychological stand-alone about fame, family and revenge which received rave reviews calling it "a superlative thriller." ‘Her Perfect Life’ is also now nominated for the Agatha Award.

EVA JURCZYK is a debut novelist and Toronto librarian. ‘The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections’ is “a valentine to librarians that doesn’t shy away from their dark sides”. 

Jurczyk’s work is a darkly comedic, literary mystery about a career librarian who is suddenly instated as the director of a prestigious university collection and its eccentric staff, when a whole host of priceless books go missing.    

CHOCOLATE REINDEER COOKIES: Calling all foodies specifically in grades 3-5! Come on down to the Library and make a tortellini totem pole with Chef Birr. It's great to nibble on and even better with a holiday punch and chocolate treats! You will be making this yourself with only a little guidance and it's sure to be a good time. Register now to make it all happen as class size is limited. This program is being held on Thursday, December 1st, from 6-7 PM. Mark your calendar, now!

SPECIAL HOURS: Please note that we will be opening at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 30^th, to accomodate staff development. Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 11/13/22

It’s the season to start thinking ‘festive’! We have some events for adults, teens, and children coming up that you won’t want to miss. Register early before the sessions and your season gets overbooked.

TORTELLINI TOTEM POLES & COOKIES: Calling all foodies specifically in grades 3-5! Come on down to the library and make a tortellini totem pole with Chef Birr. It's great to nibble on and even better with a holiday punch and chocolate treats! You will be making this yourself with only a little guidance and it's sure to be a good time. Register now to make it all happen as class size is limited. This program is being held on Thursday, December 1st, from 6-7 PM. Mark your calendar, now!

COOKIES & CRAFT: Children in grades K-5 are invited to get in the festive spirit by decorating cookies and making a craft. Everyone loves a good cookie and a good craft, and this is a two-for-one! Register in advance to be part of the festivities on Saturday, December 3rd, from 11-12.

FELTED ORNAMENT MAKING FOR ADULTS, TEENS, & TWEENS: Who says you need a paintbrush to paint? In this workshop, students will learn how to “paint” with wool using various textured fibers (wool roving) and sharp barbed needles to create a delightful Holiday ornament. Open to all skill levels, students will be introduced to the art of sculpting in wool, including shaping, blending colors and surface felting. No drawing experience is required, students have the option to work from templates to create their designs. There are endless possibilities once you have learned this technique!

There are two separate offerings for this workshop on Thursday, December 15^th. Adults will have a class at 1:00 PM, and t/weens (ages 10+) will have a similar workshop at 6:00 PM with more ‘whimsical’ choices. Because the participants are using needles we are following the recommendation that tweens must be at least 10 years of age.

Please stop by the front circulation desk to register today.  A $10.00 non-refundable materials fee is due at time of registration.  Registration will not be confirmed until payment is made.

Artist, Tiffany T. Farmakis-Day enjoys exploring a variety of mediums, both traditional and experimental. She does it all including drawing, painting, Zentangle, needle felting, coding a website and more! You may find her teaching workshops at fine crafts studios, galleries, art institutes, schools, libraries and many other places throughout New Hampshire.

This very unique workshop is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the Kimball Library.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Library will close at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 23^rd and will re-open on Monday, November 28^th at 9:30 AM. The Library staff wishes you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are certainly grateful for all of you.

As a reminder, Libby, Hoopla, & Kanopy are open 24/7. Happy streaming!

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 11/6/22

 Learn how to make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small holiday tree to enjoy. Register for either the afternoon class at 3:00 PM or the evening class at 6:00 PM.

Felicia Motherway has been teaching this class at the Library for years, and it’s so successful and popular because nobody, not even the craft impaired, will leave with a Charlie Brown tree!

Reservations are required for this special event taking place on Monday, December 5^th. Sign up early as the classes fill up and literally sell out. A non-refundable materials fee of $45 must be paid in advance at the main circulation (cash or check only). Checks are made payable to Felicia Motherway.

THE DEVIANT'S WAR--The Homosexual vs. The United States of America, with author Eric Cervini (ZOOM): Join us for a Zoom discussion with award-winning author and historian Eric Cervini on his painstakingly researched and engaging book, The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America. A New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, The Deviant's War uncovers the secret history of the fight for gay rights that began a generation before Stonewall, told through the life and unprecedented legal efforts of astronomer Franklin Edward Kameny. This discussion will be moderated by PBS NH's Jasmine Allen.

About the author: Eric Cervini is an award-winning historian of LGBTQ+ culture and politics. He graduated from Harvard College and received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Gates Scholar. The Deviant’s War is his first book.

This Zoom event is sponsored by the Nashua Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library. Join in on Wednesday, December 7^th, at 7:00 PM. Register for the link on our website.

12,000 YEARS AGO IN THE GRANITE STATE: More than 12,000 years ago, small groups of Paleoindians endured frigid winters on the edge of a small river in what would become Keene, New Hampshire. In 2009, an archaeological survey for the new Keene Middle School discovered the remains of their stay and brought to light one of the oldest Native American sites in New England. Come hear more about this amazing discovery.

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society and NH Humanities.  It will be hosted at the Kimball Library on December 8, from 6-8 PM.

Presenter: Robert Goodby is a professor of Anthropology at Franklin Pierce University. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and has spent the last thirty years studying Native American archaeological sites in New England. In 2010, he directed the excavations of four 12,000-year-old Paleoindian dwellings at the Tenant Swamp site in Keene, and his book A Deep Presence: 13,000 Years of Native American History was published in 2021.

THANKSGIVING BREAK: The Library will close at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 23^rd and will remain closed until Monday, November 28^th at 9:30 AM. We are thankful for all of our wonderful patrons! Please note that services such as downloadable books, Hoopla, and Kanopy are open 24/7. Have a wonderful holiday!

SPECIAL HOURS: The Library staff has a special opportunity on Wednesday, November 30^th, for some early morning staff development. On that day, we will open at 11:00 AM versus the typical 9:30 AM. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 10/30/22

The Library staff has a special opportunity on Wednesday, November 30^th, for some early morning staff development. On that day, we will open at 11:00 AM versus the typical 9:30 AM. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

THE KIMBALL LIBRARY SURVEY IS HERE! It’s our turn to listen! We would love to have input from all residents aged 13 and up as we envision the next few years at the Library. Please use the survey to let us know what you think of the Kimball Library today and what you would like it to become in the future.

The easiest way to take the survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/kimballlibrary. Thank you for your time and feedback! As a token of our appreciation, the Friends of the Library are giving out library tote bags. Just let us know you’ve taken the survey the next time you visit.

CREATE HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS & GIFT CARD HOLDERS WORKSHOP:  Join us in creating some festive greeting and gift cards for the upcoming seasons. Using stamping and scrapbook techniques, learn how to create some beautiful holiday greeting and gift cards. Kimball Library’s own gifted scrapbooker, Cathie Piccolo, will be instructing the class along with Lois Powers. This Kimball Library team will provide pre-cut materials, embellishments and support so you can create unique cards and gift card holders to give to friends and family.

Registration is required, and seating is limited. A non-refundable materials fee of $20.00 must be paid at time of registration. Please visit the circulation desk to register today for this wonderful opportunity to add a personal touch to the season on Thursday, November 17^th from 6-8 PM. This class is appropriate for teens and adults.

*If you are experienced at scrapbooking and wish to bring your own supplies (such as: adhesives and craft scissors) to work with please feel free to bring them.

FILM CLUB ENTHUSIASTS: Are you a Cineaste (an enthusiast for or devotee of movies or filmmaking)? If so, join us as we 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. 

Here are the upcoming films:  *Please note the films are subject to change.

November 15 - The Power of the Dog: A domineering rancher responds with mocking cruelty when his brother brings home a new wife and her son, until the unexpected comes to pass. Rated R. Runtime 2 hours, 6 minutes.

November 29 - Jerry & Marge Go Large: Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery, and with the help of his wife, Marge, he wins millions of dollars. Rated PG 13. Runtime 1 hour, 36 minutes.

THANKSGIVING BREAK: The Library will close at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 23^rd and will remain closed until Monday, November 28^th at 9:30 AM. We are thankful for all of our wonderful patrons! Please note that services such as downloadable books, Hoopla, and Kanopy are open 24/7. Have a wonderful holiday!

WALL STREET JOURNAL ONLINE: Log into our catalog with your patron barcode ID and password to access the link. Log into your existing WSJ account or create a new one if you don’t already have one.

You’ll have access for 3 days, at the end of which you have to go back to step one.

Please note: The Wall Street Journal apps do not work for library users, but the web version works very well with small screen devices.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 10/23/22

 A friendly reminder to all that we’d appreciate it very much if you would visit this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/kimballlibrary to take our survey online! The link window will close on November 15^th. Beautiful library tote bags provided by our generous Friends of Kimball Library are still available for responders.

UKRANIAN TOY PAINTING (AGES 6+): Join us for a night of traditional storytelling and painting techniques and take home a toy to give for the holidays! This timely event is being hosted on Wednesday, November 30^th from 5:30-7:30 PM.

The workshop is open to adults, teens and families with children 6 and up. It is a great opportunity for adults and families to work together to learn about crafts and culture. Traditional painting techniques and floral and berry designs are introduced. Throughout the workshop portion of the program, participants will be listening to traditional music.

There is a materials fee of $10 for anyone participating in the hands-on component of the program.  Registration is required and seating is limited. A non-refundable materials fee of $10.00 must be paid at time of registration.  The Library will cover the rest of the cost of supplies and the instructor. The fee covers the cost of the wooden toy and the use of paints for painting on wood and brushes for the workshop. Please visit the Children’s Department to register in person.

Presenter Marina Forbes is a lecturer, historian and award-winning artist, and Master Iconographer. She has won awards for Artistic Excellence from The National Endowment for the Arts and The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts), and has lectured extensively on traditional arts, history and the rich tapestry of culture. She is featured on the NH Council on the Arts Rosters for Arts in Education and Traditional Arts and she is a speaker on Arts, History and Culture with the NH Humanities Council. Marina has a distinctive ability to generate energy and enthusiasm in the audience and to bring the rich fabric of traditional arts and folklore to life for children of all ages through memorable and thought-provoking programs.

WRITE IT OUT: We have adjusted the age range as older middle school youth have expressed interest. Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to join us to write it out! We’ll start off with a prompt or two to read to the class and then free write. This a great chance to explore your creative side and have encouragement from your peers. Miss Katie is looking for kids with big imaginations! Invite your friends to sign up with you on our online event calendar for November 16^th at 6 PM.

HOLIDAY CLOSING -The Library will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, in recognition of Veterans Day. Thank you for your service. Please note that Kanopy, Hoopla, and Libby and other streaming services are available 24/7.

THANKSGIVING BREAK: The Library will close at 3 PM on Wednesday, November 23^rd and will remain closed until Monday, November 28^th at 9:30 AM. We are thankful for all of our wonderful patrons! Please note that services such at Downloadable Books, Hoopla, and Kanopy are open 24/7. Have a wonderful holiday and we appreciate your patronage.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 10/16/22

Have you completed our survey? We would really appreciate your time and input. There will be a beautiful free library tote bag while supplies last. Your voice matters! Even if you don’t use the Library, we really want to hear from you. The survey closes on November 15^th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/kimballlibrary

NEW ENGLAND LEGENDS: Based on the popular PBS television show and weekly podcast of the same name, New England Legends offers a multimedia journey through the history, oddities, paranormal, and just plain weird side of New England. Jeff draws from hundreds of legends around New England, so this program is different every single time it’s presented.  For over 25 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard.

ABOUT JEFF BELANGER: Since 1997, the journalist has interviewed thousands of eyewitnesses to paranormal occurrences. He’s the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and is the author of over a dozen books on the unexplained. Belanger is a noted speaker and media personality who has lectured at libraries, universities, corporations, and has given a prestigious TEDx talk in New York City. Belanger has written for newspapers like The Boston Globe and USA Today. He’s been a guest on hundreds of radio and television programs.

This will be a night you won’t forget! Please register to attend this special evening on Thursday, November 10^th, at 6:00 PM. Jeff will have his books available to sign and purchase.

This legendary event is sponsored by our very generous Friends of the Kimball Library.

KINDERGARTEN CLUB: We have some openings in this popular afterschool club! This storytime is designed to be highly engaging for kindergarten aged children. Just like a typical storytime, we will read some books, but we will also play games that will build on important skills such as listening and vocabulary and even have an experiment or 2. They can make friends here from other classes they might not meet at school. It’s education and socialization all rolled into one.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents decide to 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.

Register children ages 5 and 6 to participate on Mondays from 3:30-4:15. Miss Katie cannot wait to make some new young friends!

AM & PM BOOK DISCUSSIONS: The morning and evening book groups will meet and discuss as follows: November 15^th at 6:00 PM: The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine's Daughters by Rachel Trethewey, and November 18^th at 10:15 AM The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. Both groups welcome newcomers and there are books available at the main circulation desk for checkout. Please register so we will know to expect you.

HOLIDAY CLOSING -The Library will be closed on Friday, November 11^th, in recognition of Veterans Day. Thank you for your service. Please note that Kanopy, Hoopla, and Libby and other streaming services are available 24/7.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 10/9/22

Have you completed our survey? It’s our time to listen! Please visit the website for a link on October 15th or look for a mailing. We really appreciate your time and input. There will be a free library tote bag for all early responders. Your voice matters!

CURIOUS CREATURES: Curious Creatures provides experienced and professional exhibitors who teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. Their presentation is hands-on and interactive. They include interesting facts and stories about the creatures in an educational and entertaining environment.

They bring 6 animals to all of the events: baby alligator, snake, tortoise, rabbit, bearded dragon and a chinchilla. The exhibitor chooses 2-4 other animals on the day of the event. The other animals will be a mystery that will only be known if you come. The children usually sit near the staging close enough to hear the fun facts and then are given a chance to touch or hold the animals. It is meant to be very interactive to keep the children engaged. The Library can’t wait to host this!

Registration is limited to 50 children in grades K-5. Don’t delay in signing up on our online calendar.

This exciting and educational event is sponsored by the very generous Atkinson Women's Civic Club. Be sure to thank them when you see them!

OLDER ADULTS & WORK IN THE 21ST CENTURY (ZOOM) -Job Search Help: The baby boomers, born during the years of 1946 -1964, are changing our notions about aging and the traditional view of retirement. Due to medical advances and better self-care, we are experiencing a longevity revolution. People may live 30+ years past the “traditional” retirement age of 62 -65. This doesn’t necessarily mean longer “old age” but can be viewed as an extended “middle stage” of life. Middle age is now being viewed as 45 -75+. These bonus years give us an opportunity to be more conscious and intentional in figuring out “What’s next?” It’s an opportunity to look at the various parts of your life and to “puzzle” out what’s important to you. It’s hard enough for individuals and can be more complicated if you’re part of a couple and you each have different values, goals, dreams and time-lines for the years ahead. All of this can be even more complicated if you’ve lost your job and don’t want to be “retired” from your work life and are trying to figure out “what’s next?” in your career life. Being retired from a job does NOT mean being retired from life.

This insightful, virtual program is led by Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., a Licensed Psychologist who provides Psychotherapy, Career/Life Transition Coaching, Couples Relationship Coaching, Executive Coaching and Speaking.

This event will be held on Monday, October 24^th, at 2:00 PM. Register on our website to receive the Zoom link.

WATERGATE AT 50 (ZOOM) -The Burglary that Changed the Nation: It has been called “The Scandal that Never Goes Away” — and with good reason. Fifty years after the break-in at the Democratic Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel, we still do not know the full story of how the burglary came to happen. What we DO know is that the events that followed, culminating in President Nixon’s resignation in August of 1974, continue to hold lessons about the nature of power that seem to resonate ever more strongly as the years go by. Learn the story of how a local break-in became a national scandal, and how it profoundly changed the way Americans think about their political institutions.

This presentation is led by Daniel Breen, a Senior Lecturer in Legal Studies at Brandeis University, and a recipient of the Louis Brandeis Award for Excellence in Teaching.

This Zoom event will be held on Thursday, October 27^th, at 7:00 PM. Register on our website to receive the link to attend.

Both Zoom events (Older Adults and Watergate) are sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 10/2/22

 The Kimball Library Survey will soon appear on the website and in your mailbox. Stay on the lookout! Thank you in advance for your participation.

EVENING BOOK GROUP: It’s time to ‘fall’ in love with the Evening Book Discussion group. They will be meeting at the Library on Tuesday, October 18^th, at 6 PM to discuss ‘The Ancestor’ by Danielle Trussoni.

From the New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of the Angelology series comes a bewitching gothic novel of suspense that plunges readers into a world of dark family secrets, the mysteries of human genetics, and the burden of family inheritance.

Books are available at the main circulation desk and we’d welcome you to register your intention to join us!

WRITE IT OUT: Children in grades 3-6 are invited to ‘Write it Out!’ with us on Wednesday, October 19^th, at 6 PM. We’ll start off with a prompt or two to read to the class and then free write. This a great chance to explore your creative side and have encouragement from your peers. Miss Katie is looking for kids with big imaginations! Invite your friends to sign up with you. Don’t delay– register now!

IMN: (INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT) HOCUS POCUS (T/WEENS):  We have the props, the scripts, the movie, the big screen and candy! Just bring your t/weenage self and a friend (ages 10+) and get ready for a wicked fun night watching Hocus Pocus at our popular IMN (Interactive Movie Night).

Feel free to dress the in the ‘spirit’ or come as you are. Register yourself and your bestie by using the online calendar or giving us a call.

What exactly is Hocus Pocus about? When three outlandishly wild witches are accidentally conjured up by pranksters, they return from 17th century Salem and set out to cast a spell on the town, but first they must outwit three kids and a talking cat.

This is a fun rated PG movie with a runtime of 96 minutes. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can dole out the goods and start the film promptly at 6 PM. Thank you!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT RECORDING: Dubbed the "Cat Whisperer," Dr. Rachel Geller will explain common cat behavior problems encountered by owners. Whether the cat in question is avoiding the litterbox, acting hostile toward another cat in the same household, having separation anxiety, or scratching the furniture, Dr. Geller has easy-to-implement solutions and answers based on her lifelong understanding of cats and their behavior. Dr. Geller will also offer advice on how to choose the perfect cat for your household and integrate your new cat successfully into your family. 

Did you miss this informative Zoom webinar that recently aired? Not to fear! Take a look at the Kimball Library YouTube channel and watch it before the recording expires. Tick tock! Time is running out!

HOTSPOTS: They are hot! They are Hotspots! You may not know that we currently own three that are available for lending to Kimball Library cardholders.

The Wi-Fi Hotspot is about the size of a deck of cards and can link up to 15 devices to the internet at the same time. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is portable and simple to use.

The Hotspot connects to T-Mobile’s cellular network. By connecting your phone, tablet, or other wireless-enabled device to it, you can get online anywhere within T-Mobile’s coverage area – try it at home, or wherever you're going!

If you are curious you should try them out at home so you can be prepared the next time you go on vacation or lose your internet connection. Your kids will LOVE that they can use their iPads and Chromebooks when traveling in car. Come on by and tech it out!

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 9/25/22

The Kimball Library Survey is Coming to Atkinson in Mid-October!

It’s our time to listen! As we envision the next few years at the Library, we want to hear your thoughts. The more we know about you, the better we can match services to your needs and wishes.

A brief survey will be mailed to each Atkinson household around October 15th. Extra print copies will be available at the Library. However, the best way to take the survey is online at https://kimballlibrary.com.

Please use the survey to let us know what you think of the Kimball Library today and what you would like it to become in the future (even if you've never been!).

Thank you for your time and input! As a token of our appreciation, The Friends of the Library will give each respondent a wonderful library tote bag while supplies last.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: We are pleased to announce that the Evening Book Discussion meeting regularly on the third Tuesday of the month at 6 PM. Adults, it’s time to make time for you! Read some books that will make you think, laugh, and cry. Better yet, join fellow literature lovers for fun, in-depth conversation. Fuel your passion for reading and join us!

We have copies of the books available at the main circulation desk and you’ll have opportunity to check them out in advance of the next month’s meeting. Mark the following dates and come get your copy.  October 18^th-The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni, November 15^th-Women of the White House by Amy Russo, and December 20^th-Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.

KING CHARLES III -- THE ROYAL GHOSTBUSTER WITH U.K. GHOST HUNTER STEVE PARSONS (ZOOM): As Great Britain and the Commonwealth welcomes King Charles III, we'll examine some of the stories that have circulated about his fascination with ghosts. His curiosity may point to a much deeper interest in the paranormal and the mystical within the Royal Family going back to the reign of Queen Victoria and spanning many of the generations of the oldest and greatest monarchy in the world.

This talk is led by Steve Parsons which the Wall Street Journal called "The Gold Standard in Ghost Hunting." Parsons began his search for answers as a child and subsequently has spent more than 30 years as a full-time investigator of ghosts, poltergeists, haunted houses and related phenomena. He is currently acknowledged by his peers and leading academic parapsychologists to be one the best investigators in the UK. He is the author of two highly regarded books, Ghostology: The Art of the Ghost Hunter & Paracoustics: Sound and the Paranormal.

This Zoom event taking place on Thursday, October 6^th at 6 PM is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE WITH EVA MCDERMOTT: Are you interested in expanding your photography skills? Sign up for this four-week session program designed to help you build your confidence in creating and capturing great photographic images using a DSLR or advanced mirrorless camera. The class will meet on Fridays at 10 AM on October 14, 21, 28 and November 4th.

The class will be hands-on so come join us and bring an adventurous heart, creative spirit and your camera. Registration is limited. We will be meeting inside and sometimes outside, weather permitting.

Week 1 - October 14 - Getting to know your camera: You will learn about basic camera settings such as ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and what situations are best for using aperture priority, shutter speed priority, and program modes. Other topics that will be covered include controlling depth of field, camera focus modes, use of telephoto, wide angle, and macro lenses and settings, and what affects image quality?

Week 2 - October 21 - Photographic approach to different subjects will be discussed (people, landscapes, natural abstracts, macro, architecture), as well as Rules of Composition, Breaking the Rules, Visual Design and the Art of Seeing (advice from my favorite photographers).

Week 3 - October 28 - The Quality of Light: Ambient, Flash, Special Lighting Situations, Light and Shadow Play, Storm Light, Forest Light, Coastal Light, Sunrise, and Sunset will be covered. The use of graduated filters to balance the lighting in a scene will be discussed and demonstrated as well as the use of polarizers and neutral density filters, and In Camera Special Effects (motion blur, coated filters).

Week 4 - November 4 - Processing Basics and resources, RAW vs. JPEG, Black and White, cropping and effect on image quality, special effects, HDR (high dynamic range processing). Enhancing the artistic appeal of your photographs. Presentation of your photographs beyond posting on the web.

About the instructor: 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. She is a Landscape Gallery Moderator for Nature Photographers Network. You can view more of her fine art photography work at her website.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Please take note that the Library will be closed on Monday, October 10^th, for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. Downloadable Books, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 for your convenience.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 9/18/22

A public library meeting room is legally constituted as a designated public forum – open for expressive activity by part or all of the public. We’d like the community to understand that their library is content neutral and does not discriminate among groups or individuals – including political groups or candidates. The use of a public meeting room by any group does not imply library endorsement or support of the groups’ goals or views.

As an election draws near, the Library welcomes all local political parties and their candidates to take advantage of their public library as a venue where they can express themselves in order to best inform the public as they make their voting decisions.—Karen Brown, Director

RAFFLE BASKETS: It's that time of year again for the Friends of the Library Fall Raffle Baskets! The lovely array of baskets are on display near the main circulation desk and will be on sale at the Kimball Library until Friday, October 14^th at noon. Winners will be notified by phone. This is your chance to support the Library and win big!

HISTORY AND MYSTERY: A GENEALOGY STARTER GUIDE: Are you interested in family history? Do you have a family mystery? Do you spend a lot of time in graveyards wondering about the names behind the stones? Then you just might be a genealogy enthusiast! Genealogy is the exploration of ancestral lines and can be done through countless records, resources and artifacts. Join us on Friday, October 7th with Erin Moulton as we discuss methods for research planning that will make you an active participant in your own ancestral journey.

BIO: Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. An incorrigible story lover, Erin is the author of Flutter, Tracing Stars, Chasing the Milky Way and Keepers of the Labyrinth. In addition to her creative pursuits, Erin has over 12 years of experience tracking down interesting real-life questions at the reference desk and is a librarian and genealogist. She holds a BA from Emerson College, an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University.

SATURDAY STEAM: Join us for an easy-going STEAM program for kids in grades K-3.

We will meet on the second Saturday of each month and work on a project using common items and have some fun challenges using whatever we have created for the day.

Join us on October 8th at 10:30 AM to make MONSTER SLIME! Do your best and make your mess here at Kimball Library!

COMMUNITY KNITTERS: Do you love to knit? Come join Community Knitters, a group that knits for charity! Do something you love and give back to the community. Join us every Thursday at 10 AM- 12 PM at Kimball Library.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

Kimball Library News 9/11/22

Fall programs are underway and you won’t want to miss out!

WRITE IT OUT: Interested youth in grades 3-6 are invited to join us for ‘Write It Out!’ We are hosting this monthly, and the first session is starting on Wednesday, September 28^th, at 6:00 PM. We’ll start off with a writing prompt or two and then there will be opportunities to free write. There will be chances to share and discuss, but you are not required to do so. Register, invite a friend, and join the creative crew.

FALL WREATH CRAFT: Join Cathie & Lois for their next ‘Bibliocraft” class on Monday, October 3^rd, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM where they will show you the ins and outs of creating a fall wreath.

You will be using a "bicycle wheel wreath" and you’ll be decorating it with leaves, berries, burlap and other adornments in designing a festive fall wreath.

Gather up your friends and family.  Registration is required and seating is limited. A non-refundable materials fee of $15.00 must be paid at time of registration. Please visit the circulation desk to register today.

(This craft involves using a hot glue gun.  We have several to share, but to save time feel free to bring your own hot glue gun and glue.)

T/WEEN BOOK CLUB: Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your bestie for October 5^th at 6:00 PM.

The book of the month is ‘Words on Fire” by Jennifer Nielsen. This book was chosen by one of our very own tweens whose favorite genre is historical fiction.

Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.

When Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.

As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?

REMEMBERING THE LEGENDARY BOSTON MUSIC SCENE: Join us on Thursday, October 6^th at 6:00 PM for a photographic reminiscence of the Boston music scene of the late 1960 and early 1970s. This was a time when you could see The Who, Led Zeppelin and others at the Boston Tea Party for under $5 dollars. The owners of the Boston Tea Party venue also owned WBCN FM, Boston’s first radio station featuring album rock. The Tea Party operated for three years and attracted such acts as: The Grateful Dead, Chicago, Neil Young, the J. Geils band, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Cream, Fleetwood Mac, the Allman Brothers band, Joe Cocker & the Grease Band, Led Zeppelin and the Who. 

Dr. Carl Manikian was there with his camera and will share some stories of the influence WBCN and the Boston Tea Party had at the time.  Enjoy a look at the Boston Music scene from 1966-1972 as captured through his camera lens.

Please register online, stop by, or give us a call to reserve your seat.

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 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.