Monday, February 21, 2022

Kimball Library News 2/20/22

Jumpstart your financial future! This will be a workshop series geared to students in high school, college and young professionals. It is via Zoom so you don’t even have to be at home to take part.

The Babson Financial Literacy Project will be offering four financial workshops each with a different topic. These workshops are designed to help young adults (high school – college as well as young professionals up to age 30 acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Each workshop requires a separate sign-up. Register for one or for all four for these dates: March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19.

On Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit’.

On Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life’

Paying your bills should be a top financial priority for everyone. Of course, most of us also want some extra money for a major purchase, dream of owning a home or want to retire comfortably. This workshop will help you learn how to budget your money and start building a nest egg for your future. Presenter: Jennifer Bethel is a Professor of Finance at Babson College in Wellesley, MA, and the Faculty Director of the Babson Financial Literacy Program. She served as a fellow at Harvard Business School and on the faculty at New York University. Dr. Bethel worked for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and consulted to its Division of Economics and Risk Analysis and numerous private companies. She received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and a M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. from UCLA.

On Tuesday, April 5 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Decisions, Decisions’ (Perfect for the young professional with a new job and who has questions about choosing health insurance and retirement options.)

On Tuesday, April 19 at 7 PM the topic will be ‘Protecting You and Your Assets’.

THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: Learn the story of how a group of black men who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort proved that they could take down enemy aircraft abroad and racial barriers at home. Interactive discussion topics include: How did the work of the Tuskegee Airmen change attitudes about blacks in the military? How do today’s racial tensions compare to those during the time of the Tuskegee Airmen? What lessons can other minority groups seeking to advance their rights learn from the Tuskegee Airmen? This topic is led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

This fascinating event takes place on Thursday, March 10, from 6:00-7:00 PM. Register on the online calendar for the Zoom link.

GIZMO’S PAWSOME GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH©: Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health© takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth through Gizmo’s friendly messaging by: Introducing the concept of mental health; sharing how one may care for their own mental health daily; identifying when one’s mental health needs attention and how to use healthy coping strategies; defining trusted adults and how to connect with them; and making a personalized mental health plan that can be used daily.

The Guide also includes fun activities and resources trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives.

This special event is planned for Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Registration is required for ages 7-11 and parents must attend with their child. This unique opportunity is presented by SoRock.

SoRock is currently working with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to bring Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a mental health literacy program for ages 7-10 to our communities. They are starting with a read along at local libraries. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

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.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Kimball Library News 2/13/22

Vacation week is just around the corner! If you will be enjoying a ‘stay-cation’, your first order of business is to check out the exciting events below and sign the kids up. Educational, creative, and fun times are just around the corner. Stay-cation starts at the Kimball Library!

KATIE’S CRAFTERNOON
: The rose window is a beautiful circular design used particularly in medieval churches. They use geometric shapes and stained glass to make beautiful works of art, the most famous of which can be seen in the Notre Dame cathedral. In this class, we will be designing and creating our very own out of tissue and construction paper. Hang it in your window and enjoy the dazzling light as it shines through your very own creation! Register grades 2-6 for Monday, February 28th, at 1:00 PM.

TREEHOUSE STEM: If you could design your own house, what would it look like? Now’s your chance to try! Want to add a room for your friends? Create a separate level! Steps and stairs too boring? Make a slide! We will be using common household items to create our designs. Miss Katie will show you how to make a basic design, but the rest is up to you! Your only limitation is your own imagination! Register grades two through five for Monday, February 28th, at 3:00 PM.

BIRD IN A CAGE: Littles ages in pre-kindergarten through grade one are invited to make crafty birdcages with us. It’s always fun to craft with Mrs. Birr who is the queen of paper crafting. Register the littles for Tuesday, March 1st, at 10:30 AM.

FAMILY MOVIE
: Grab your kids and head down to the Library to watch a beautiful family film.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

Register all ages for Tuesday, March 1st, at 1:00 PM. Children under 10 must have a parent in the building.

BALANCE BIRD STEM: This STEM program is all about BALANCE! Miss Katie will teach you how to make a Balance Bird out of common household materials and we’ll even test it out to see what it can balance on! After, we will spend our time testing other balancing equipment. This activity is geared for ages 3-6 and registration is required. Hope to see you on Wednesday, March 2nd, at 1:00 PM.

ANIME ANTICS: We're hosting a movie afternoon for all anime and manga fans. Even if you don't know what that means, this is the time to try it out! Bring your bestie and join us as we watch a classic anime movie. We will also have some crafting and snacking options to go through as we watch. How can you go wrong? Sign up ASAP so we can plan all the awesome snacks and crafts. Register ages 10+ for March 2nd, at 4:00 PM.

The movie is ‘Spirited Away’. Rating: PG Runtime: 2hr 5 min

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION
: 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 friends. This month the club is on March 2nd, at 6:00 PM. Be SUPER COOL and come for Anime and stay for book club!

The book of the month is 'One of us is Lying' by Karen McManus. Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them.

KID COLLAGES: Grades K-5 are welcome to join us to craft with Mrs. Birr who is the collage queen. Paste away using cloth, paper, string, pictures from magazines of fun things you may find to stick on your paper. Go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork! Register for Thursday, March 3rd, at 3:30 PM.

BINGO FOR BOOKS
: It's time for BINGO! Try your luck and take home our 'gently ' donated books! Kids can join in the fun and parents can help the younger ones who may want to play, too. Register now for a good time and a new book! This activity is geared for all children old enough to sit through a game. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3rd, at 6:00 PM.

UNICORN SENSORY STORYTIME
: Come for a Unicorn-Tastic time! Similar to our usual Sensory Storytime, Miss Katie will be reading a book and leading a finger play, then we will convene to the barn for some fun unicorn-themed sensory play! The stations will remain open for an hour, so the littles may linger and play as long as they like. Please register children ages 3-6 for Friday, March 4th, at 11:00 AM to not miss ANY of the fun.

CREATIVE CRAFTING: We’re getting closer and closer to warmer weather, so how can you get into the spring spirit? Decorate your own unicorn flower pot, of course! Miss Katie has all kinds of fun things you can use to accessorize your planter, so come on in and get creative. We’ll even send you home with your own sunflower seeds to plant in them after the class. Register youth in grades K-5 for Friday, March 4th, at 1:00 PM to get in a creative spring mood.

BABSON FINANCIAL LITERACY PROJECT LIBRARY WORKSHOPS: Jumpstart Your Financial Future! This will be a four-workshop series geared to students in high school, college and young professionals. (Ages 17 - 30)

The program teaches critical financial skills while exploring real-world financial situations, so participants can build lifelong strategies for budgeting, building credit, saving for retirement, and more. Individuals must sign up for each workshop individually. March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19.

On Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit’.

On Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life’.

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 2/6/22

 Please stop by the Library to give a warm ‘Welcome back!’ to Director, Karen Brown, who has been out on extended medical leave since September. She will appreciate the good cheer of your presence and, as a bonus, you’ll get a chance to peruse all the latest materials in person!

SPIRITUAL PET COMMUNICATION: Join Patti Anastasia, RN and Pet Communicator, for a night of exploration into some ways you can develop a spiritual connection and better communication with your pet.

You can expect to learn three tools you can use to talk with your animals and provide comfort and healing for them. Our pets have messages for us. Would you like to understand what they are trying to tell you?

Registration required for February 17th at 6:00 PM. Animal lovers and/or curiosity seekers will be satisfied!

STAY-CATION: Some lucky ducks will be traveling during the Timberlane Regional School District vacation week (February 28-March 4), but most of us will be looking for local events. Are you staying home for winter break? Need something to do? Drop by the Kimball Library for some exciting events! We’ll have movies, crafts, STEAM and sensory programs. There’s something for everyone to partake in and escape the cabin fever you might be feeling. Check out the sparse outline below and then head to the online calendar for all the details and register the kids – it’s a win for everyone!

Feb 28: Mother Goose (Babies- Age 3) @10:30 AM, Crafternoon! (Gr. 2-6) @1, Treehouse STEM (Gr. 2-6) @3 PM.

Mar 1: Bird in a Cage (PreK-1) @10:30 AM, Family Film Encanto (All Ages) @1 PM.

Mar 2: Balance Bird STEM (Ages 3-6) @1, Anime Antics (T/weens) @4, One of Us is Lying (T/weens) @6 PM.

Mar 3: Kids Collage (K-5) @ 3:30, Bingo for Books (All Ages) @6 PM.

Mar 4: Unicorn Sensory (Ages 3-6) @ 11 AM, Creative Crafting (Ages 3-6) @1 PM.

Also, we have STEM toys when you drop in such as Magformers, Brain Flakes, Keva Planks, Duplos and Legos. All ages are welcome to play with us.

GIZMO’S PAWSOME GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH©: Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health© takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth through Gizmo’s friendly messaging by: Introducing the concept of mental health; sharing how one may care for their own mental health daily; identifying when one’s mental health needs attention and how to use healthy coping strategies; defining trusted adults and how to connect with them; and making a personalized mental health plan that can be used daily.

The Guide also includes fun activities and resources trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives.

This special event is planned for Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Registration is required for ages 7-11 and parents must attend with their child. This unique opportunity is presented by SoRock.

SoRock is currently working with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to bring Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a mental health literacy program for ages 7-10 to our communities.  They are starting with a read along at local libraries. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Monday, February 21, in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Stock up in advance or make use of Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla for downloadable choices.

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.

Friday, February 4, 2022

Kimball Library News 1/30/22

More Timberlane vacation week events at the Kimball Library! Events were listed last week as well. If you missed the article then stop by the Kimball Library Blogspot to read each and every one.

KATIE’S CRAFTERNOON: The rose window is a beautiful circular design used particularly in medieval churches. They use geometric shapes and stained glass to make beautiful works of art, the most famous of which can be seen in the Notre Dame cathedral. In this class, we will be designing and creating our very own out of tissue and construction paper. Hang it in your window and enjoy the dazzling light as it shines through your very own creation!

Register grades 2-6 for Monday, February 28th, at 1:00 PM. Stay-cation starts at the Library!

FAMILY MOVIE: Grab your kids and head down to the Library to watch a beautiful family film.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

Register all ages as seating is limited for Tuesday, March 1st, at 1:00 PM. Children under 10 must have a parent in the building.

KID COLLAGES: Grades K-5 are welcome to join us to craft with Mrs. Birr who is the collage queen. Paste away using cloth, paper, string, pictures from magazines or fun things you may find to stick on your paper. Go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork! Register your children and put us in your date book for Thursday, March 3rd, at 3:30 PM.

BINGO FOR BOOKS: It's time for BINGO! Try your luck and take home our 'gently ' donated books, books, and more books! Kids can join in the fun and parents can help the younger ones who may want to play, too. Register now for a good time and a new book! This activity is geared for all children old enough to sit through a game. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3rd, at 6:00 PM.

UNICORN SENSORY STORYTIME: Come for a Unicorn-Tastic time! Similar to our usual Sensory Storytime, Miss Katie will be reading a book and leading a finger play, then we will convene to the barn for some fun unicorn-themed sensory play! The stations will remain open for an hour, so the littles may linger and play as long as they like. Please be advised that we will be monitoring the space, but we have lots of other toys to keep you occupied if you have to wait.

Please register children ages 3-6 for Friday, March 4th, at 11:00 AM to not miss ANY of the fun.

CREATIVE CRAFTING: We’re getting closer and closer to warmer weather, so how can you get into the spring spirit? Decorate your own unicorn flower pot, of course! Miss Katie has all kinds of fun things you can use to accessorize your planter with, so come on in and get creative. We’ll even send you home with your own sunflower seeds to plant in them after the class.

Register youth in grades K-5 for Friday, March 4th, at 1:00 PM to get in a creative spring mood.

ANCESTRY ACCESS: The access to Ancestry Library Edition is open to users within the Library building. This database company graciously gave at home access for several years but are now asking you to use the service right here at Kimball Library. Please stop in during our open 55 hours, or if it’s not too chilly, you may be able to remote in from the parking lot. Happy ancestor hunting!

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.