Three new drop-in programs for toddlers and preschool age children have been added to the event calendar.
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME: Why organize
a gathering time to ‘just’ play? Play improves the cognitive, physical, social,
and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children
learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for
study, work and relationships such as confidence.
Caregivers also need time to connect and form relationships with other
adults who are caring for similar aged children. If a time is organized, we can
be assured that the littles have someone to play with and the adults can visit.
Drop in on Mondays from 11-12. Building toys for toddlers will be out in the
meeting room as well as our other toys in the Children’s Room such as coloring,
Lego table, train table, kitchen set and more! Registration is not required.
CURIOUS KIDS: Drop in on Wednesday mornings
between 10:15 and 11:45 in the Children’s Craft Barn so your ‘curious
creatures’ can explore some sensory learning materials. Play will be monitored
and guided by caregivers. The Library will set the stage for curious minds. Toddlers
and preschool children are welcome with their caregivers and siblings. Come
when you can, leave when you must!
Adult supervision is necessary. Librarians are available to guide and play,
but caregivers must remain in the room. Registration is not required.
TODDLER TIME: Need for more
events for toddlers? We are here for you!
Did you know that play is extremely important for a child's development?
Drop into the Children's Room on Thursdays anytime from 11:30-1:30 and play
with the stations we set up for you. We'll have building toys, sensory bins and
bags, and more! Adult supervision is necessary.
FEMALE DISRUPTIONS-STORIES OF MIGHTY
FEMALE SCIENTISTS: After discovering that children were getting sick and
dying from rare cancers in her small town, Mindi Messmer led the charge to
uncover environmental issues that were poisoning the drinking water and
environment in her town. She exposed the high rates of cancer in her town and
across the state. She worked to prevent cancer and chronic disease and hold polluters
accountable for environmental issues with science, science-based policy and
advocacy. Join us on Thursday, March 30th
at 6:00 PM as Messmer discusses her book Female
Disruptors: Stories of Mighty Female Scientist.
Messmer is an environmental and regulatory scientist. She has an M.S. in
clinical and translational science from Georgetown University. After seeing the
environmental impact on children in her community, she was prompted to run for
and hold a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Through her
extensive work in science and politics, she has influenced the discourse on environmental
protections, cancer prevention, and science-based policy.
Messmer will have copies of her book available for purchase for those interested.
NEW ART DISPLAY: Jackie Cunningham is a life-long resident of New England with a keen appreciation for its magnificent geography and beauty. Working in oils, she specializes in landscapes and still lifes.You can enjoy the beautiful work of your Atkinson neighbor and art teacher at the Library in the Meeting Room from February 27th through the month of March.
COMMUNITY KNITTERS: Stop by on Thursdays between 10 and noon to knit for charity. It’s a friendly group that enjoys sharing their talents. Registration is not required.
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.
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