How can newspapers help us with our genealogical research? What treasures do they hold beyond the standard obit? The truth is, historical local newspapers are equivalent to our current day social media. They often told of social calls, well-being and personal anecdotes of people around town. But where are these newspapers? How can we locate and access them and what strategies can we use to calibrate our search in digitized collections? Join us on Thursday, June 1st from 6-7:30 PMfor ‘Newspaper Treasures: Beyond the Obit with Erin Moulton’ for a tour around the web as we peek into subscription and free newspaper collections including a glimpse into Kimball Library's WorldAccess/Newsbank database.
Presenter: Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead
people. Erin is the author of 4 novels has over 12 years of experience tracking
down interesting real-life questions at the reference desk as is a librarian
and genealogist.
SATURDAY STEAM: It’s time again on Saturday, June
10th at 10:30 AM to have some more fun with STEAM. This month’s education
will be about wooden paddle boats. Kids in grades K-3 are invited to register
so they can create and race a boat against their peers. Registration and kits
are limited so act fast!
NEEDLE CRAFTERS: Whether you enjoy knitting,
crocheting, rug braiding, quilting or another form of needle work come join us
for Needle Crafters. Each Wednesday, this informal gathering is a fun meet-up
for those who are currently working on projects or who wish to start one. Are
you stuck on a stitch or confused by a pattern? Most likely someone in the
group can help. It is a great place to get some ideas for beginning new
projects as well. This friendly bunch meets on Wednesdays between 10:30 and
12:30.
CURIOUS KIDS: Drop in on Wednesday mornings between
10:00 AM and noon 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 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. (Shh, lately, lots of the caregivers have
had a lot of fun with our toys!)
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: Kimball Library will be closed May
27-29 in honor of Memorial Day weekend. All streaming services are open 24/7
such as Kanopy, hoopla, Libby, and Access World News/Newsbank.
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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