Kimball Library News 6/18/23

Don’t miss out on all the amazing concerts and performers in the Library Courtyard! Keep an eye on our website for details.

ALL TOGETHER TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Join the coolest and sweetest teens (from all the candy we devour) to chat about the July 5^th book, ‘All My Rage’ by Sabaa Tahir. Books are available for check-out at the main circ desk, and t/weens signed up for summer reading will receive a raffle ticket just for taking the book home.

‘All My Rage’ is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don't fit in. Noor, who was born in Pakistan but emigrated as a child after her family was killed in a tragic accident, yearns for a culture that she never got a chance to fully know.

Register to join us, but teenage drop-ins are also welcome.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Trombones are front and center in 2Slick, a unique jazz group. Featuring trombonists Steve Piermarini and Wayne Branco, with pianist John Arcaro, bassist Stephan Arsenault and drummer Mark Branco, the band plays the music of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding as well as many original arrangements. 

In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside the spacious Atkinson Fire Department. Folding chairs will be set up in the Fire Station but you may also bring your own folding chairs. We suggest that in the event of rain, you check the Library website for updates.

Register to be reminded or notified of a change to this event happening on Thursday, July 6^th starting at 6:00 PM. Invite your friends and neighbors!

ALL TOGETHER FORT BUILDING: Build yourself a reading fort on Thursday, July 6th between 2:00 and 4:30 PM! We have blankets, building blocks, chairs and pillows so come on down and build a cozy nook for yourself.

Kids under 10 can build in the Craft Barn. T/weens 10+ can build in the Atkinson Room (AKA Teen Room).

Registration is not necessary for this event. You are welcome to bring some of your own supplies. Stay part of the time or all of the time.

This is an 'ALL TOGETHER NOW' Summer Reading event.

ALL TOGETHER STEAM: Join us for an easy going STEAM program for kids grades K-3.

We meet on the second Saturday of each month and work on a project using common items and have some fun challenges using whatever we have created for the day.

This month, on July 8^th learn how to blow up balloons with baking soda and stay for an epic water balloon fight!

LIBRARY LOOK & FIND: Can you find the toys hidden in the Children's Room? Stop in on Fridays from 1:00-4:00 PM and see if you can spot them for a prize!

Registration is not required for this program. Come when you can, leave when you must.

LIBRARY PAGE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Do you like to organize things with great detail? Are you self-motivated and creative? Library Pages shelve and merchandize materials, wait on customers at the Circulation Desk and work on posters and social media posts. This year-round position is an excellent opportunity for high-school students who are at least 15 years old. The shifts are on fixed evenings (5:00 to 8:00 PM) plus 2 Saturdays a month (9:30 AM to 3 PM) - an average of 8.5 hours a week. The wage is $13.50/hour. Preference given to Atkinson residents. Reliable transportation to the Library is required.

If you are interested, please fill out the Application for Employment Form found on our website as a link on the front page in the post about the job. Email it to kwatson@kimballlibrary.com or mail to Kimball Library, 5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Library will be closed on July 3^rd and 4^th in recognition of Independence Day. 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.