Kimball Library News 7/24/12

‘Come Dance with Us’ on Thursday, August 2, from 6:00-8:00pm. Come learn some of the dances you see on the popular TV show ‘Dancing With the Stars’. Dancers from the Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio will be here to demonstrate and teach dances like the Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Samba, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz and some popular line dances. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for a fun free night of dancing! This event is meant for all ages who love to move!

There will be a 30 minute intermission where summer reading raffle prizes will be drawn or distributed at 6:30pm. We are mixing up how we end our summer reading program. Everyone is welcome to attend—raffle prizes are only for summer reading participants. Ice cream sundaes will be on the menu as is our tradition after we draw raffle prizes. Hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks will also be served as part of the larger gala. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information on the Krystal Ball Room Dance Studio go to www.krystalballroom.com

LAST CALL SUMMER READERS—All summer reading programs are coming to a close. Get those reading logs in for the little ones and have your teens and tweens get their t/ween reading tickets in the jar! It’s looking scary for the youth services director. She’s pretty sorry she promised to stripe her hair pink and purple if there are 700 tickets in the t/ween jar. Do you think they will win? FIND OUT on August 2nd. If the kids win, she’ll have a new look after 2pm.

Teen and tween readers unite! In the summer we have a combination book discussion for grades 5-12. It’s not easy to find a book that spans those ages, but we think “Gregor the Overlander” by Suzanne Collins hits the mark. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever.

Please register for this discussion (so we’ll know how much candy to buy) and attend on Wednesday, August 8th,from 6:30-7:30pm. Last month we had 16 in attendance. Let’s break a new record!

Uno’s Dough Raiser! Make a date for Uno’s on August 16th! Go to Uno's (Haverhill/Plaistow line) anytime on August 16th from 11:30am to closing and the Friends of the Kimball Library will get up to 20% of your total bill. This is also good on take-out orders. All you have to do is pick up a coupon at the Kimball Library and give it to the hostess when placing your order. This is GREAT way to support all those events you love to attend at the library. Bring your friends out to lunch or dinner with you! We plan to be there at various times throughout the day and night. Stop in for chow and chat. :)

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 7/17/12

**NEW** at Kimball Library is Mah Jong on alternate Mondays from 1-4:30pm! Whether you are a novice or an experienced Mah Jong player, come join the fun! We have someone who is willing to teach you to play if you never have had the experience. Cozy up in the Game Room of the library, share some laughs, and make some new friends. All experience levels are welcome. Feel free to bring a beverage with you.

Mah Jong is a fun rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. There are a couple of different versions of Mah Jong - Chinese Mah Jong and American Mah Jong. We will be playing American Mah Jong and will be following the rules for American Mah Jong. One of the main differences is that American Mah Jong uses a card of Standard Hands, against which all games are played. These cards are distributed by the National Maj Jong League and changed annually. We will have these cards on hand for all to use.

We hope this will bring some people in the community together for a fun filled afternoon. The leaders will teach anyone who wants to learn. It does require some strategy as well as some luck to play. A small amount of time and effort is needed to become familiar with the principles of the game and the rules of the game. Registration is required so we’ll know how many tables to prepare. Please sign up online or give us a call. The following Mondays are ready for registration: July 23, August 6, August 20, September 10, and September 24.

**NEW**at Kimball Library is ‘Come Dance with Us’ on Thursday, August 2, from 6:00-8:00pm. Come ‘Dance With Us’ and learn some of the dances you see on the popular TV show ‘Dancing With the Stars’. Dancers from the Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio will be here to demonstrate and teach dances like the Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Salsa, Swing Samba, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz and some popular Line Dances. Bring your dancing shoes and join us for a fun free night of dancing!

**There will be a 30 minute intermission where summer reading raffle prizes will be drawn or distributed at 6:30pm. This is what is new -- we are mixing up how we end our summer reading program. Everyone is welcome to attend—raffle prizes are only for summer reading participants. Ice cream sundaes will be on the menu as is our tradition. Hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks will also be served. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information on the Krystal Ball Room Dance Studio go to www.krystalballroom.com

LAST CALL--T/ween Summer Reading Event-Light up the Night! (Ages 10-19)/Tuesday, July 31, 6:30-7:30pm (Registration is required): Come light up the night with Mad Science! Laser light is the star of this lavish light show! See the wonders of a laser tunnel and experience the joy of playing the “Mad Mission Impossible.” You must be at least 10 to register for this event.

**NEW** Uno’s Dough Raiser! Make a date for Uno’s on August 16th! Go to Uno's (Haverhill/Plaistow line) anytime on August 16th from 11:30am to closing and the Friends of the Kimball Library will get up to 20% of your total bill. This is also good on take-out orders. All you have to do is pick up a coupon at the Kimball Library and give it to the hostess when placing your order. This is GREAT way to support all those events you love to attend at the library. Bring your friends out to lunch or dinner with you! :)

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 7/10/12

We are thankful that Atkinson youth are taking part in our summer reading program. Please encourage your younger participants to track their minutes for prize redemption, and your teens to submit their tickets for prize drawings! Be sure they do their part in making the youth services director dye her hair pink and purple stripes. (Oh my!) Get reading-the last day to turn in tickets is July 31st!

Please peruse the events below that are not yet full before they close out. Most of our events have reached capacity well before their scheduled date. Please note that ‘Stick It’ that was for grades 6-12 on July 18th is full, but we are offering a second session on August 9th for grades 3-12 at 6:30pm entitled ‘Stick It Again’. This is a duct tape craft event and seating is limited. Register online or give us a call. Your child must be entering 3rd grade or above to participate.

Summer Reading Event—Wings of the Night: Owls & Bats (Grades 1-12)/Thursday, July 19, 6:30-7:30pm (Registration is required): While both of these nocturnal animals rely heavily on their sense of hearing to survive, each has its own way of catching prey. A live owl, props, and multimedia presentation help students learn how each creature is beneficial to the natural world. Registration is required.

Summer Reading Event—American Girl Party (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 26, 6:30-7:30pm (Registration is required): Come help us celebrate America with the American Girls - big dreamers all! Learn a little history, eat a little American Girl fare, play some American Girl games, and do some American Girl crafts. If you have an American Girl doll bring her along! You can even dress up like your favorite American Girl. **Registration for this event ends 7/24 for all.

Summer Reading Event—The Reader’s Theater (Grades 2-5)/Monday, July 30, 6:30-7:30pm (Registration is required): This summer event is for kids who are reading well on their own. If you would like to be a reading star in one of our plays, come be a reader in the special Kimball Fantasy Night Theater production. We'll practice our parts and then read them aloud to our audience. It's sure to be fun and after the show, we’ll serve tasty theater treats for everyone! **Registration for this programs ends July 27.

T/ween Summer Reading Event-Light up the Night! (Ages 10-19)/Tuesday, July 31, 6:30-7:30pm (Registration is required): Come light up the night with Mad Science! Laser light is the star of this lavish light show! See the wonders of a laser tunnel and experience the joy of playing the “Mad Mission Impossible.” You must be at least 10 to register for this event.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 7/3/12

There is STILL time to register for summer reading—but the clock is ticking! The last day to register for youth or teen reading is July 19th, and the last day to enter tickets for the teen raffle is July 31st. Please check out some of our great events coming up! Register for the program as a whole and for each event your child or teen is interested in. Most programs have age restrictions. Please register in the guidelines for each event.


Summer Reading Event—Monster Mash Party (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 16, 6:30-7:30pm: What kind of a creature are you? It's a Monster Mash Party so put on your favorite 'creepy' outfit and have a monster of a good time! Do the 'Monster Mash', watch a special monster movie, make an ugly head, and eat some creepy creature food! Registration for this event ends 7/13.

Hawke, the Reader Dog (Any age reader)/Wednesday, July 18, 1:00-2:00pm: Lady Hawke, our reading dog, visits us the 3rd Wednesday of each month. She loves to hear the children read to her! Hawke is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International and is very patient with the children. Hawke lives in Plaistow with her brother and sister labs. Come read to her and visit between 1 and 2pm. Note the time change from the spring.

Summer Reading Event—Constellation Station (Grades K-5)/Wednesday, July 18, 4:00-5:00pm: Have you ever wondered how to find the Big Dipper, the Little Dipper, or the North Star? Come join us for some for some great star-stories and constellation finding tips. Then make your own star-finders to bring home! Registration for this event ends 7/16.

Summer Reading Event—Wings of the Night (Grades 1-12)/Thursday, July 19, 6:30-7:30pm: While both of these nocturnal animals rely heavily on their sense of hearing to survive, each has its own way of catching prey. A live owl, props, and multimedia presentation help students learn how each creature is beneficial to the natural world. Registration is required.

Summer Reading Event—Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 2-4)/Monday, July 23, 5:30-6:30pm: This book club is held on the 4th Monday of the month. Books are available at the children's desk for you to pick up in plenty of time for reading. For July we are reading: ‘The Night Fairy’ by Laura Amy Schlitz. We always have food! Why not give it a try? Please register for this summer event.

Summer Reading Event—American Girl Party (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 26, 6:30-7:30pm: Come help us celebrate America with the American Girls - big dreamers all! Learn a little history, eat a little American Girl fare, play some American Girl games, and do some American Girl crafts. If you have an American Girl doll bring her along! You can even dress up like your favorite American Girl! Registration for this event ends 7/24.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 6/26/12

Bring your blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the second ‘Summer Concert in the Courtyard’.  Be prepared to enjoy an evening of folk music with Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz on Tuesday, July 17, from 6:00-8:00pm.   This musical event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

Curt has performed throughout the USA.  He was a Songwriting Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival (Texas) and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (New York).  He has recorded 4 CD's of his original songs, is a musical instructor in Portsmouth, NH, and teaches songwriting in Adult Ed programs in Maine and New Hampshire.

Jenn Kurtz is a respected harmony signer who performs in numerous venues throughout New England.  Please take advantage of this musical night out.  This performance is free and open to the public.

We are mixing up the evening book discussion by moving it forward one week in July and combining it with a movie event.  This will all take place on Tuesday, July 24, from 5:30-8:30pm. To celebrate Charles Dickens 200th Birthday, the evening book discussion group will meet and discuss Nicholas Nickleby and watch the movie.  Please join us and share in 'British High Tea' by bringing tea sandwiches or finger desserts to share.  The movie runs 2 hours, 12 minutes.

There is STILL time to register for summer reading!  Ages 3-19 are welcome.  Please check out some of our great events coming up!  Register for the program as a whole and for each event your child, tween, or teen is interested in.  Most programs have age restrictions.  Please register in the guidelines for each event.

T/ween Star Party and S’more (Ages 10 and up)/Tuesday, July 10, 8:00-9:30pm:  Join Tony Costanzo and his crew for a night of hands-on star exploration and education.  Tony is the proprietor of Astronomy Shoppe in Plaistow, NH and we will be able to use his fantastic telescopes for viewing stars and planets.  As for s'more--use your imagination!  :)  Astronomy Shoppe website: http://astronomy-shoppe.com

For the Star Party, parents of youth ages 10 and up are welcome and encouraged to attend with your children.  Please register for this event—even the adults.  Registration begins 6/14/201 for residents and 7/5/2012 for non-residents.  T/weens who register and attend that are part of summer reading get a raffle ticket submitted to our prize jar.

T/ween Wonderstruck! Book Discussion (Grades 5 and up)/Wednesday, July 11, 6:30-7:30pm:  This is a combined meeting of teens and tweens for the summer.  This particular graphic novel will appeal to any age.  Please register—we like to make sure we have enough candy for our teens and tweens.  Book blurb~Set fifty years apart, these two independent stories--Ben's told in words, Rose's in pictures--weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder. Rich, complex, affecting, and beautiful--with over 460 pages of original artwork--Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a uniquely gifted artist and visionary.

Summer Reading Event—Catch a Dream! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 12, 6:30-7:30pm:  Have you ever wondered what dream-catchers were? Or what they were used for?  Come join us for a night of Native American lore and craft.  We will make a dream-catcher then sit around the fire telling stories - just as the Native Americans did many years ago.  We may even do a rain dance!  Registration is required.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.  We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog --  http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com.  Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month.  Please ask us if you are interested.  This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 6/19/12

Improve your foreign language skills with the library's language database service, Transparent Languages. Over 80 languages are available with step by step online tutorials for learning a new language.  Go to the Kimball Library website at www.kimballlibrary.com and click on Transparent Language under Library Links.  Once you are registered you can access Transparent Language through your home computer via the Internet, or a mobile device.   Contact the library at 362-5234 with any questions about this new service.

Has your child/tween/ or teen registered for summer reading?  If not, bring them in!  Please check out some of our great events coming up!

Library Olympics! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, June 28^th, 6:30-7:30pm:  The Summer Olympics are still a month away, but here at the Kimball Library we like to be the front-runners. Come be a part of the Library Olympics!  Do you have what it takes to hula-hoop your way to a gold medal?  How about fashioning the perfect paper airplane?  Games abound at the library tonight and everyone qualifies!

Registration begins 6/4 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

Come Dream with Us!  It’s Pajama Party time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 2, 6:30-7:30pm:  Please wear those favorite jammies and if you can, bring along a brand new pair of jammies for a special donation to the NH Division for Children's Services. Play 'Pillow Case Hop' and 'What's in the Sock?' Play ‘Musical Chairs’ and then eat watermelon and brownies for a good night treat!   Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/29 for all.

Starry Nights! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 5, 6:30-7:30pm:  What Big Dreams do you have?  Join us while we explore some Big Dreamers. Then make a jar of wish-making stars to bring home! ***Please bring a clean wide-mouth transparent jar.  See example in the foyer display case.  Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/28 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 7/3 for all.

Superheroes Big Time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 9, 6:30-7:30pm: Dream--Big!  Save the World! Kazam! Bam!  Up, Up and Away! Be your favorite superhero and come prepared to save the day! Put on your favorite costume (Is it Batman? Spiderman? A fireman? A policeman or an astronaut?  A soldier?) Watch a favorite superhero show and eat the best superhero food you'll have on this earth!

Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/6 for all.

Star Party (Ages 10 and up)/Tuesday, July 10, 8:00-9:30pm:  Join Tony Costanzo and his crew for a night of hands-on star exploration and education.  Tony is the propietor of Astronomy Shoppe in Plaistow, NH and we will be able to use his fantastic telescopes for viewing stars and planets.  As for s'more--use your imagination!  :)  Astronomy Shoppe website: http://astronomy-shoppe.com

For the Star Party, parents of youth ages 10 and up are welcome and encouraged to attend with your children.  Please register for this event—even the adults.  Registration begins 6/14/201 for residents and 7/5/2012 for non-residents.  T/weens who register and attend that are part of summer reading get a raffle ticket submitted to our prize jar.

As the world changes, so does the library.  Please note that on Sunday, June 24^th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.  Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4^th, as we celebrate Independence Day.  Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com.  We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog --  http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com.  Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month.  Please ask us if you are interested.  This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 6/12/12

Come and enjoy a summer concert in the courtyard at the Kimball Library. The Taylor River Band is a contemporary bluegrass band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area and we are thankful they are coming here. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Popcorn will be served throughout the performance. This fantastic program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library as well as other concerts coming in July and August. Stay ‘tuned’ for more musical happenings.

The children’s and t/ween summer reading programs are off and running. Listed below is summary of what is in store for the older group (OWN THE NIGHT) in regard to how the whole program works. Please remember that you must come into the library for either program for your starting information.

OWN THE NIGHT is open to Atkinson youth entering grade 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2012). Register starting Thursday, June 14th, and then you must come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and get your $5 reading bucks coupon. Use it to pay down your library fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, a staff member will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.

For each age-appropriate item you read, turn in your ticket to a staff member with your name, phone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, audio books, ebooks – any literature counts. You may ask for extra tickets if you run out. The last day to enter tickets for the raffle is July 30th.

If you read an item that is MORE than 200 pages, you may enter 2 coupons for that same book.

Remember~ over 200 pages = DOUBLE COUPONS. Participation raffle tickets are for teens that have registered for and attend teen programs. All ‘OWN THE NIGHT’ events on the calendar are eligible for tickets. The more you read and participate, the better your odds of winning prizes.

When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the main desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, gift cards, Water Country & Canobie passes and more! You need not be present to win. This year’s challenge is ‘Own the Teen Librarian’. If at least 70 teens register and submit 700 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will get owned by teens at the August 2 ‘End the Night’ program. Her entire head of hair will be dyed PINK & PURPLE! Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for OWN THE NIGHT.

As the world changes, so does the library. Please note that on Sunday, June 24th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4th, as we celebrate Independence Day. Have a safe and pleasant holiday. On the flip side on this closing is a reminder that we are open on Saturdays in the summer from 10am-3pm as well as during the year. The Saturday staff looks forward to seeing you.


For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest eve