Kimball Library News 5/28/23

At last, the SUMMER READING KICK-OFF EVENT has arrived!

ALL TOGETHER MAGIC with PETER BOIE: 60 minutes of belief-challenging, wonderment-enhancing, imagination-inducing, harmonica-appearing, reality-altering, destiny-predicting, ghost-contacting, magic show that will make you gasp in awe, laugh 'til it hurts, and inspire your imagination! All ages enjoy magic!

Belief Optional.

This event will be held at Atkinson Academy if we have inclement weather. Please register so we can easily notify you.

This show was generously paid for by The Elizabeth Smith Estate and will be taking place on Wednesday, June 21^st at 6:15 PM.

MAGICAL WORKSHOP with PETER BOIE: Learn magic tricks with the amazing magician Peter Boie before the big show! The workshop will be from 5:00-6:00 PM.

Peter Boie, the magician for non-believers, teaches simple magic tricks to help increase confidence and improve communication skills in this hour long hands on workshop...plus, it's just fun to fool your friends and family with your newfound magical knowledge.

This workshop has limited seating and is limited to youth ages 8 & up. Registration is required and all seats (25) will be filled. Kimball Library families have priority.

This is an "All Together Now" Summer Reading event and was paid for by The Elizabeth Smith Estate.

COURTYARD CONCERT STUDIO TWO: Studio Two, now entering their 11th year of touring, is a headlining Beatles tribute band featuring Berklee College of Music Alums who focus on the most exciting, energetic early years (1962 - 1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement of the danceable 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in attire and with equipment of the period. You will be transported in time!

Accolades:"Voted the BEST Beatles tribute band in New England" ~ The Boston Globe

"The most exciting Beatles tribute band out there today!" ~ Chachi Loprete Host of "Breakfast with The Beatles" on WUMB Radio

"Voted Best Tribute band in New Hampshire" ~ Editors of NH Magazine

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is generously sponsored by George Family Charities and hosted by the Friends of the Kimball Library. Join us for this amazing sound on Thursday, June 22^nd at 6:00 PM.

*In the event of inclement weather, the Library has a new rain venue. Please call (603) 362-5234 for details.

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS:  Friendship rocks are a wonderful way to make someone smile. Kids entering grades 3 and up on Thursday, June 22^nd at 4:00 PM are invited to join us to decorate rocks to place around town or hand out to loved ones. Each participant will receive a handful of rocks to decorate with markers and paint. Register to spread the love!

*Younger children welcome as long as parents understand we are using acrylic paints that may stain clothes.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: Kimball Library will be closed on Monday, June 19^th in honor of Juneteenth. 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.