Let’s dive into family history beginning with how to navigate Ancestry for optimum results. The Ancestry database is a wonderful place to begin genealogical research, but following hints from ancestor to ancestor can get you into deep water. Join Erin Moulton and fellow genealogist enthusiasts on Thursday, May 4th from 6:00-7:30 PM to learn why it’s important to steer away from the universal search function, how to access and utilize the catalog, and tricks to calibrate your search parameters. We’ll delve into the differences between the Ancestry Library Edition and personal membership and send you on your way with skills to propel the next leg of your research.
Registration
is required.
BIO: Erin
E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. Erin is the author of
‘Flutter’, ‘Tracing Stars’, ‘Chasing the Milky Way’ and ‘Keepers of the
Labyrinth’. In addition to her creative pursuits, Erin has over 12 years of
experience tracking down interesting real-life questions at the reference desk
as is a librarian and genealogist.
MORNING & EVENING MAY BOOK
DISCUSSIONS: On May
16th at 6 PM there will be discussion on A
Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
On May 24th
at 10:15 AM the book chosen for discussion is Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou.
Each group
has books available at the main circulation desk. Registration is appreciated.
Newcomers are always welcome.
TREASURE FROM THE ISLE OF SHOALS: There is treasure here but not the
pirate kind. Scientific digs on Smuttynose Island are changing New England
history. Archaeologist Nathan Hamilton has unearthed 300,000 artifacts to date
on this largely uninhabited rock at the Isles of Shoals. Join J. Dennis
Robinson, a longtime Smuttynose steward and a NH Humanities presenter as he
discusses the history of the island.
Register and
join us on Monday, May 8th from 6:00-7:30 PM. This program is sponsored by the
NH Humanities and the Friends of the Kimball Library.
PRESENTER: J. Dennis Robinson has published over a dozen
books and 3,000 articles on history focused primarily on the seacoast region.
He is the author of books on the Isles of Shoals, Strawbery Banke Museum,
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel, and Privateer Lynx. Music Hall tracks the 400-year evolution of the performing arts in
Portsmouth. Point of Graves is a
character driven "history mystery" that explores Black history in New
Hampshire's only seaport. He is currently completing a history of New Castle, a
provocative study of the first NH settlement in 1623, and a comic book history
of Portsmouth for kids.
LOCAL ARTIST ON DISPLAY: Ron Thimot is a neighbor and
amateur photographer who’s been capturing images for decades. He looks for
scenes that catch his eye. Sometimes it’s being at the right place at the right
time, other times he’s able to ‘see’ the photo and capture it.
When Ron
decided to exhibit some of his images at the Library, he had to come up with a
description for them; they don’t fall into any neat category or genre. A friend
suggested he call them “All Over the Map” because of their diversity. Ron hopes
you enjoy viewing them as much as he enjoyed taking them.
Ron’s art
will be on display in the LMeeting Room through April.
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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