PAWS TO READ: A New Year, and a new chance to read with Orla! Orla began visiting us in the Library in the fall of 2023 and she was so excited with all the readers that she and Kate are coming back in the New Year in January! They will be here between 3:30 and 4:30 on the 17th. Reading appointments are are by registration only which are listed in increments on the website event calendar. 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 again! Parents can help by assisting with a short book selection that their child is comfortable reading.
BREAD IN A BAG: It's that time again to get busy baking with Chef Birr! It smells, looks and tastes delicious. It’s awesome to make bread in a bag! Join us to make bread together on Saturday, January 20th at 10 AM this time with kids in grades 3-5. All the creating will happen here, then you’ll be taking them home to bake in your own ovens with adult supervision. Space is limited so please register soon.
Note: Please bring your own measuring cup and spoons if you have them.
WALKING IN THE WOODS WITH ROBERT FROST: Robert Frost’s poetry makes spoken words sparkle and sing. It also gives us an intimate look at nature in New Hampshire. In celebration of both Robert Frost and the natural world around us, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont will recite a selection of Frost’s nature poems, emphasize their beauty, explain their significance and describe how they deepen our understanding and appreciation of New Hampshire’s natural environment. The selection will include some of Robert Frost’s best-known poems, and others that equally express admiration for nature. Recited from memory, each poem is accompanied by commentary about the experiences and emotions it conveys, plus background on Frost that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and meaning. The program includes a summary of Frost’s life. This lively discussion and recital of some of Robert Frost’s best poems is a celebration of both New England nature and Robert Frost’s unique gift for capturing it in verse. You won’t want to miss out joining us on Thursday, January 25th at 6 PM. Registration is required.
Jeffrey Zygmont is a New Hampshire writer and poet who has published numerous fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, and children’s books. As a journalist, he has published articles in a long list of magazines and newspapers. He speaks regularly about poetry and art – especially to promote the works of poets Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost – at venues around New England.
This event is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities and is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library. For more information about the New Hampshire Humanities please visit: https://www.nhhumanities.org
HOLIDAY HOURS: The Kimball Library will close on Monday, January 15th for Civil Rights Day. Stock up on items in advance, or visit our downloadable services such as Proquest, Kanopy, Hoopla, or Libby.
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.
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