Kimball Library News 11/5/23

We all like to be heard, and we are making it easier than ever!

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR: My door is always open and people do pop-in for a conversation which is wonderful!

In an effort to increase my availability to any resident with a question, concern, wish or idea, I will be hosting open office hours. Please feel free to come by on the first Thursday of the month at 2:00 or 6:00 PM. Of course, you can always call (603-362-5234) or email me (director@kimballlibrary.com) if that’s more convenient. I look forward to hearing from you! (Karen Brown)

FESTIVE TISSUE TREE: This holiday tree is fun to make! There's plenty of pasting and decorating using many favorite craft supplies. Perhaps you will use stickers, pom poms and glitter, or maybe even stars! Who knows? In the end it will be uniquely yours and you will go home with your own designer tree.

On Saturday, December 2nd at 10:30 AM our crafty Mrs. Birr will be helping children in grades K-3 with their creations. Advance registration is required.

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: Do you ever find yourself wishing you could feel happier? Many of us do and we think we will feel happier as a result of something - such as finding a new job, finishing a project, losing 10 pounds, etc. However, psychologists and neurologists are now realizing that happiness can be more readily achieved through changing the way we think. Professor, Lizzie Linn Casanave, will explain this revolutionary concept and provide you with practical tools for achieving this new mindset.

Get in on the science of happiness and learn to be happier by registering for this event taking place on Monday, December 11th at 6 PM.

Presenter, Lizzie Linn has been teaching in higher education for over 15 years. She currently teaches interdisciplinary studies at Merrimack College. Her curriculum also includes a unit on “The Science of Happiness” which looks at happiness through the lens of positive psychology.

LIBRARY PAGE POSITION: Do you enjoy interacting with people? Do you like to organize things with great detail? Are you self-motivated and creative? Library Pages wait on customers at the Circulation Desk, shelve and merchandize materials, 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 2 fixed evenings (5 to 8 PM) plus 2 Saturdays a month (9:30 AM to 3 PM) – an average of 9 hours a week. The wage is $13/hour.

Flexible training hours begin in mid-December with a regular schedule starting in January.

Preference is given to Atkinson teens who are sophomores or juniors. Reliable transportation to the Library is required.

If you are interested, please fill out the Application For Employment Form found on our website and email it to director@kimballlibrary.com or mail to Kimball Library, 5 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811.

FRIDAY FUNDAY: TGIF - Thank Goodness It's Friday! Stop by the Children's Room for some fun!

Think Outside the Box - 10 AM- 12 AM (All Ages)

Can you make a ship out of Keva planks? How about a tree out of Picasso Tiles? Join us Friday mornings and see what the day's challenge is. Younger children may need assistance. No registration necessary, just drop in anytime during the program hours.

Library Look & Find - 1 PM- 4 PM (All Ages)

Stop in and look for the hidden toy! Whisper its location to the Librarian for a prize! Younger Children may need assistance. No registration necessary, just drop in anytime during the program hours.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will close on Wednesday, November 22nd at 3 PM and remain closed through Saturday the 25th. We are celebrating being THANKFUL for all of our wonderful patrons!

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.