Kimball Library News 3/26/23

Kids, parents, and kids at heart, join us for a fun family film on Tuesday, April 25^th at 1 PM during spring staycation week! No registration necessary.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – Puss is so busy being a fearless hero and building his legend, he didn’t realize he’d run through eight of his nine lives, and for the first time finds himself fearing death and considering retirement. It’s not so easy to shed those past lives, however, and when a notorious crime family hires him for one last job by destroying his placid life, he finds himself in possession of a map to one last wish.

Rated:  PG Runtime: 103 minutes

Adults who normally attend Film Club are encouraged to attend as usual.

BUILDWAVE: Want to foster your child’s interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. The workshop is structured like a videogame, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.

Kimball Library families will be given priority for this unique event happening on Wednesday, April 26^th, at 6:00 PM. Registration is required.

FRIDAY IS FOR THE BIRDS: Friday is for the birds! Check out these fun events happening at the Library on April 28^th of spring staycation week.

ANGRY BIRDS (Ages 3+) @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Stop in anytime between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM to test your building and flinging skills. Can you make a tower strong enough to resist your birds? Can you fling your birds hard enough to take down a tower? Bring your friends and family and challenge each other while you're at it. No registration required!

BIRD FEEDER STEM (Ages 8+) @ 2:00 PM: Kids ages 8 + are invited to make bird feeders! Find out how to turn your recyclables into a backyard restaurant for your feathered friends. Bring your own materials or use ours. Registration is required.

BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT, PAINT & COLOR: Come unwind, de-stress and create every week on Mondays between 12:30 and 2:30 PM. Adults come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Folks are required to bring their own supplies to work on their canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. Bring whatever project you are working on. Group size will be limited, and registration is required.

Research shows that creative activities help you relax. This is an open time so feel free to stay the entire two hours, leave early or come late. Remember, this is a no stress event so if you only have half an hour to spare then spend it relaxing with fellow creative art enthusiasts.

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 3/19/23

Join in for a talk via ZOOM with cartoonist Harry Bliss about his career, humor, comics and his recent collaboration with Steve Martin in this webinar. Register on our website to receive the link for this Comic Chat on Thursday, April 13^th, at 7 PM.

Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker magazine. His self-titled single panel gag cartoon ‘Bliss’ appears in newspapers nationally and internationally. Bliss has illustrated 26 books for children and most recently published his second New York Times best-selling collaboration with entertainer, Steve Martin: "Number one is walking: my life in the movies and other diversions". Bliss is the founder of the CCS Cornish Fellowship for Graphic Novelists located in Cornish, New Hampshire.

Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library will be hosting the virtual talk and the event is sponsored by the following libraries: Manchester-by-the- Sea, Danvers, Burlington, Newbury Town, Chelmsford and the Kimball Library.

SILLY STORYTIME: Come listen to silly stories and jokes on April Fool’s Day (Saturday, April 1^st at 1:00 PM). Play silly games. Eat a silly snack. Wear your silliest outfit for a prize! This class is NO JOKE. Bring your best jokes and best attitude for the funniest holiday.

Please register children ages 3-8 for a fun and funny time!

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.

On Tuesday, April 11 @ 1 PM we are showing The Fabelmans. This film tells the story of Young Sammy Fabelman who falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. Rated:  PG-13 Runtime:  151 minutes

MORNING & EVENING BOOK DISCUSSIONS: Each group asks for your registration in advance and are very open and friendly to welcome newcomers. Copies of the book are available for check-out at the main desk.

EVENING: The book for April 18^th at 6 PM is The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan.

Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . ..

In a remote mountain village where ghosts and tradition rule, LuLing grows up in the care of her mute Precious Auntie as the family endures a curse laid upon a relative known as the bonesetter. When headstrong LuLing rejects the marriage proposal of the coffinmaker, a shocking series of events are set in motion–all of which lead back to Ruth and LuLing in modern San Francisco. The truth that Ruth learns from her mother’s past will forever change her perception of family, love, and forgiveness.

MORNING: The book to be discussed on April 26^th at 10:15 AM is April: The Honey Bus by Meredith May.

With a voice that is at once as innocent as a young child’s should be and yet as preternaturally mature as children from dysfunctional homes often have to be in order to survive, Meredith May invites us into the inexplicable yet strangely hopeful world of her California childhood in this moving memoir.

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 3/12/23

Author Jana Grcevich will give a presentation based on her book, Vacation Guide to the Solar System: Science for the Savvy Space Traveler, in this Zoom webinar ‘What Science Reveals About the Human Experience of Visiting Other Worlds’. Jana Grcevich is a data scientist, astronomy PhD, and writer living in Somerville, MA.

About the Book: Packed with real science and fueled by imagination, enjoy this beautifully illustrated travel guide to traveling in our solar system. Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life, or touring one of Jupiter's sixty-four moons where you can photograph its swirling storms. For a shorter trip on a tight budget, the moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season.  Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the must-have planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. This tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the "What if" of space travel sharing fascinating facts about space, the planets in our solar system, and even some moons.

This virtual program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in a collaboration with the Kimball Library and libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley.  

REGISTER for the Zoom link on our event calendar on the website. This presentation is taking place on Thursday, March 30^th from noon to 1 PM.

PAINTING WATERCOLORS CLASS: The Friends of the Kimball Library are bringing Pixie Yates back to Atkinson to lead another hands-on watercolor color class. She will teach you how to paint beautiful floral designs in a variety of styles. She provides all the materials, you just need to bring your creative self. This particular class is open to teenagers and adults.

Registration is required via our website or by calling for this artsy event on Monday, April 10^th from 6-7 PM. Don’t delay as seating is limited.

Pixie Yates is an NYC and MA-based artist, designer, illustrator, and educator. Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style that invokes a sense of style and delight. Pixie’s watercolor and acrylic works features colorful flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles, and more. She is inspired by the places and objects people find meaningful and accepts custom work. She also teaches and shares her unique style through art-making workshops for adults and children.

SATURDAY STEAM: This monthly event gives kids in grades K-3 a great opportunity to learn by experimenting, building, and engineering. Join us on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 to learn some science using common household items. Registration is required and the monthly topic will show up on the link when signing up.

WRITE IT OUT! This month we will be using what we’ve been learning to start our own stories. Kids in grades 2-8 who love to write are encouraged to join us on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM. Please register in advance to join us.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: BECOMING WHO SHE WAS (ZOOM): Though blessed with the Roosevelt name, fame and fortune, Eleanor Roosevelt’s early life was far from the comfortable, carefree and attentive life her husband had enjoyed. This session explores the many hardships and challenges that shaped a shy and insecure little girl into one of the most admired women in the world. Interactive discussion topics include: How did the experiences of Eleanor’s young life impact her thinking? Why didn’t Eleanor shield herself from pain with her money and family name? What were the important turning points in Eleanor’s life? Why didn’t she run for office herself?

Presented by: Jeffrey Urbin, Library Education Specialist at the Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum.

Register for the ZOOM link for this event taking place on Thursday, April 6^th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

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 3/5/23

 New Hampshire is home to seven native turtle species, four of which are listed by the State as threatened or endangered. Join the Kimball Library and the Atkinson Conservation Commission as we host both a NH Fish & Game wildlife biologist and a turtle rehabilitator from NH Turtle Rescue.

Learn about the ecology of NH turtles, their geographic distribution, threats to their populations and conservation actions currently underway. The talk will also cover actions landowners can take to benefit turtle populations and the technical assistance that NH Fish & Game can provide..

This program is free and open to the public and is taking place on Monday, April 3^rd at 6:00 PM. Registration is required.

NH BOATING SAFETY COURSES: The following NH Boating 2023 Safety Courses will be held at the Kimball Library on the following dates: 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.

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

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: The book of the month is The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Barnes which will be discussed on Wednesday, April 5th, at 6:00 PM. We always have candy available and there are books waiting at the main desk ready for check-out. The t/weens who come to chat about books are very welcoming to new friends. Please register to join us and see for yourself.

Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.

To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.

BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT, PAINT & COLOR: Come unwind, de-stress and create every week on Mondays between 12:30 and 2:30 PM. Adults come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Folks are required to bring their own supplies to work on their canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. Bring whatever project you are working on. Group size will be limited, and registration is required.

Research shows that creative activities help you relax. This is an open time so feel free to stay the entire two hours, leave early or come late. Remember, this is a no stress event so if you only have half an hour to spare then spend it relaxing with fellow creative art enthusiasts.

LOCAL ARTIST ON 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 in the Kimball Library Meeting Room throughout the month of March.

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.