Thursday, November 3, 2022

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 15th. 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 30th 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 16th at 6 PM.

HOLIDAY CLOSING -The Library will be closed on Friday, November 11th, 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 23rd and will remain closed until Monday, November 28th 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 INFOGo 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.

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