Get away to the Mountain View Resort in North Conway, NH and support the Friends of the Kimball Library!
The Friends of the Library are raffling off a stay at a beautiful, fully-equipped condo during February NH school vacation week (February 25th – March 3rd) for use. Tickets are $20 each and there are only 100 printed. They are on sale now and will be drawn on Thursday, November 16th at 3 PM.
The condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with an 8-person occupancy with at least one adult over the age of 21. This is a great opportunity to get away with family, friends, or a combination of both!
Tickets may be purchased at the main circulation desk with cash or checks. Checks are payable to The Friends of Kimball Library. All proceeds support this 501c organization who in turn supports the Library.
PAWS TO READ: Sign up for a reading appointment with Orla, our new Golden Retriever therapy dog and her human, Kate! Orla and Kate provide a “judgement-free zone” for emerging readers and a welcoming audience for fluent readers who love to read aloud.
Orla’s first visit to the Library is on Wednesday, November 15th starting at 3:30 PM. Reading appointments are for 10 minutes and are by registration only. This is such a great opportunity for children to practice reading aloud with a sweet furry face listening and no corrections!
Kate and Orla are registered through Pet Partners and are certified to visit us. We can’t wait to PAWS for reading!
WRITE IT OUT: Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at 6 PM. Kids in grades 2-8 are invited to join us to write it out! We'll start off with a prompt or two to read to the class and then free write. All abilities are welcome. In each session the class does something a bit different, but you’ll never feel behind or left out whether you attend monthly or less often. Registration is appreciated.
NOVEMBER ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS: We have two adult book discussions this month and you are free to attend either or both. Copies of the books are available for checkout at the main circulation desk.
MORNING: On the 17th at 10:15 AM we will be discussing Sweetgrass by Mary Alice Monroe.
Sweetgrass is a historic tract of land in South Carolina that has been home to the Blakely family for eight generations. But Sweetgrass—named for the indigenous grass that grows in the area—is in trouble. Taxes are skyrocketing. Bulldozers are leveling the surrounding properties. And the Blakelys could be forced to sell the one thing that continues to hold their disintegrating family together.
In this poignant novel of hope, acceptance and the powerful gift of forgiveness, Mary Alice Monroe paints an intimate portrait of a family that must learn to unravel old patterns and weave together a new future.
EVENING: On the 21st at 6 PM we will be discussing The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. This is the incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion.
FILM CLUB: Everyone is excited to see Barbie, and you’ll have the opportunity to see it here! Join us on Tuesday, November 21st at 1 PM.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, Wall St. Journal or 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 PM on Saturday.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Kimball Library News 10/15/23
ZOOM in for STRUGGLE CARE: An Evening with Bestselling Author and TikTok Star KC Davis on Wednesday, November 15th from 7:00—8:00 PM.
Author and viral TikTok star KC Davis' revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing has helped millions of people stop feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. In this virtual author talk, KC shares the compassionate and simple approach to customizing cleaning strategies and rebuilding your relationship with your home featured in her bestselling book, How to Keep House While Drowning.
Receive a Zoom link by registering. *This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
This virtual event is sponsored by the Nashua Public Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.
EXPLORING THE CULTURE OF NORTH EAST WOODLAND NATIVE AMERICANS: Register and join us on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 PM for a talk for Indigenous People's month. Learn about Native American history and culture in the Northeast Woodlands (which would have extended from New England to the Great Lakes Region). Be enlightened about basic survival of early tribes in this area.
Our presenters, Russ and Elly, reside in New Hampshire. They enjoy reading, gardening, and dabbling in Native American crafts. They also volunteer at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, NH.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: Our next session of Choose Your Own Adventure starts on October 25th. Kids in grades K-5 won't want to miss the opportunity to join us for this 4 week session. Several different stations will be set up in the Children’s Craft Barn with building challenges, crafts, games and more! Kids can take the bus from Atkinson Academy as long as parents arrange it with the school's Pick-Up Patrol. Register to join us on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM.
TRAIN TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER TAX-AIDE: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax preparation help for anyone free of charge. They are looking for volunteers to become trained as a Tax-Aide. The training will take place starting in November. Provided we have trained volunteers, the Kimball Library hopes to offer this free tax assistance and preparation service February through April 15th of 2024.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email NH AARP at NH1@aarpfoundationtaxaide.org or leave a message at 603-230-4121.
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, Wall St. Journal or 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.
Author and viral TikTok star KC Davis' revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing has helped millions of people stop feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. In this virtual author talk, KC shares the compassionate and simple approach to customizing cleaning strategies and rebuilding your relationship with your home featured in her bestselling book, How to Keep House While Drowning.
Receive a Zoom link by registering. *This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
This virtual event is sponsored by the Nashua Public Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.
EXPLORING THE CULTURE OF NORTH EAST WOODLAND NATIVE AMERICANS: Register and join us on Thursday, November 16th at 6:00 PM for a talk for Indigenous People's month. Learn about Native American history and culture in the Northeast Woodlands (which would have extended from New England to the Great Lakes Region). Be enlightened about basic survival of early tribes in this area.
Our presenters, Russ and Elly, reside in New Hampshire. They enjoy reading, gardening, and dabbling in Native American crafts. They also volunteer at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, NH.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: Our next session of Choose Your Own Adventure starts on October 25th. Kids in grades K-5 won't want to miss the opportunity to join us for this 4 week session. Several different stations will be set up in the Children’s Craft Barn with building challenges, crafts, games and more! Kids can take the bus from Atkinson Academy as long as parents arrange it with the school's Pick-Up Patrol. Register to join us on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM.
TRAIN TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER TAX-AIDE: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax preparation help for anyone free of charge. They are looking for volunteers to become trained as a Tax-Aide. The training will take place starting in November. Provided we have trained volunteers, the Kimball Library hopes to offer this free tax assistance and preparation service February through April 15th of 2024.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please email NH AARP at NH1@aarpfoundationtaxaide.org or leave a message at 603-230-4121.
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, Wall St. Journal or 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.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
KImball Library News 10/8/23
What’s the history of your house?
Register and join us and Erin Moulton on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM to get started!
The best thing about tracking down the history of a house is that your research subject usually stays in one place! And yet, house history projects give us the opportunity to access and explore records we also see in genealogical projects: newspapers, land deeds, city directories and more. Join us as we track the history of a local Masonic Lodge and delve into the history that is underfoot each day.
About the Presenter: 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 as a librarian and genealogist.
LEAF PEOPLE & WREATH MAKING FOR KIDS: Calling all children in kindergarten through grade three! Register and come to the Library on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30 AM to make leaf people and a beautiful wreath. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served when we’re finished! Crafty Mrs. Birr will have all the supplies you need.
CURIOUS CREATURES: Curious Creatures provides experienced and professional exhibitors who teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. Their presentation is hands-on and interactive. They include interesting facts and stories about the creatures in an educational and entertaining environment.
Please register and join us on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:00 PM for this educational and amazing presentation! Registration is limited to 50 children currently in grades K-5. Don’t delay in signing up on our online calendar.
This exciting event is sponsored by the very generous Atkinson Women’s Civic Club and we can’t wait to work with them again. Be sure to thank them when you see them!
T/WEEN BOOK CLUB: T/weens in middle and high school are invited to join and meet lit-loving friends on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 PM to discuss the November book A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson and help devour the candy supply.
Do you like to solve the mystery? The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa isn’t so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final year project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth?
HOLIDAY HOURS: Because of the way the holiday falls this year, the Kimball Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th. We are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, Wall St. Journal or NewsBank.
Register and join us and Erin Moulton on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM to get started!
The best thing about tracking down the history of a house is that your research subject usually stays in one place! And yet, house history projects give us the opportunity to access and explore records we also see in genealogical projects: newspapers, land deeds, city directories and more. Join us as we track the history of a local Masonic Lodge and delve into the history that is underfoot each day.
About the Presenter: 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 as a librarian and genealogist.
LEAF PEOPLE & WREATH MAKING FOR KIDS: Calling all children in kindergarten through grade three! Register and come to the Library on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30 AM to make leaf people and a beautiful wreath. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served when we’re finished! Crafty Mrs. Birr will have all the supplies you need.
CURIOUS CREATURES: Curious Creatures provides experienced and professional exhibitors who teach respect and appreciation for exotic and unusual animals. Their presentation is hands-on and interactive. They include interesting facts and stories about the creatures in an educational and entertaining environment.
Please register and join us on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:00 PM for this educational and amazing presentation! Registration is limited to 50 children currently in grades K-5. Don’t delay in signing up on our online calendar.
This exciting event is sponsored by the very generous Atkinson Women’s Civic Club and we can’t wait to work with them again. Be sure to thank them when you see them!
T/WEEN BOOK CLUB: T/weens in middle and high school are invited to join and meet lit-loving friends on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00 PM to discuss the November book A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson and help devour the candy supply.
Do you like to solve the mystery? The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa isn’t so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final year project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth?
HOLIDAY HOURS: Because of the way the holiday falls this year, the Kimball Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th. We are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby, Wall St. Journal or 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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