Kimball Library News: October 2022

Monday, October 17, 2022

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.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

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!

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