Kimball Library News

Friday, April 9, 2021

Kimball Library News 4/12/21

April Stay-Cation week is right around the corner and we can’t wait for you to participate in our lineup!

CUPCAKE RUSH: This event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, April 28^th, at 6:30 PM. The Zoom room link and password will be emailed out to the registrant list 1 hour before the event start time.

Anyone in grades 3-12 are welcome to participate. Please bake your own cupcakes in advance, and practice your decorating in the days prior if you choose.

At the event start, you will have 15 minutes to frost and decorate two cupcakes in any way you choose. The theme is “TAILS & TALES” named after the 2021 Summer Reading Theme.

PARTICIPATION RULES~

1. Anyone can participate in grades 3-12.

2. Each participant must prepare 2 UN-decorated cupcakes prior to the event. You must bring all your decorating tools and supplies that you will need.

3. At the event, you’ll have 15 minutes to decorate both cupcakes.

3. Cupcake participants will judge the final results on presentation, creativity, and how well the cupcakes fit the theme ‘Tails & Tales’ in anticipation of Summer Reading events.

PAINTED POTS STORYTIME: On April 27^th at 10:30 AM we're painting a tissue paper covered pot and you can make one, too! Everything you need will be included in your special craft bag. The bags can be picked up at the Library between 4/22-4/26 during our Library hours.

Registration is required for this program. Please let us know when you register, how many kits you will need (only 1 per child). You can do this project with us and then bring it back to the Library. We'll put a plant in it to grow!

BOOK BINGO: Try your luck with BINGO at home! Once registered, your bingo board will be emailed to you the week of the program so you can print it out at home.

If you would prefer to have your bingo board printed here at the Library, email us or give us a call and we’ll have it ready for you to pick up. We are playing on Wednesday, April 28^th, at 4:00 PM.

We’ll all play BINGO until everyone wins at least one book. You will be able to claim your prize anytime between 4/28 and 5/5 by stopping by the Kimball Library to choose your prize from our collection of gently used books.

MUSIC IN MY POCKET: Singing games, accessible 'pocket instruments' like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground - all 'traditional' in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth-will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit olden days in a New England town, with families gathered around the kitchen hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment: a glimpse into how America amused itself before electricity. This program is recommended for adults and children ages 6 and above.

Presenter: Jeff Warner connects 21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th century people. He presents musical traditions from the lumber camps of the Adirondack Mountains and the whaling ports of New England to the Outer Banks fishing villages of North Carolina. Warner accompanies his songs on concertina, banjo, guitar, and several pocket instruments, such as bones and spoons. He is a Folklorist and Community Scholar for the New Hampshire Council on the Arts and was a 2007 State Arts Council Fellow. He has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution and has recorded for Flying Fish, Rounder Records and other labels.

This family fun musical event is sponsored by the NH Humanities and the Friends of the Kimball Library and is taking place on Thursday, April 29^th, at 6:00 PM.

POKEMON SCAVENGER HUNT: Swing by the Library on StayCation Week (April 26-30) and see how many Pokémon you can spot! Snap a picture or write down their names so you can tell the librarians how many you found. Whoever finds the most Pokémon by the end of the week will be the Pokémon Master!

Find the Pokémon: In the Children's Room of the Library only, in the Courtyard and around the building perimeter but NOT in the parking lot (safety first!)

How to Report your Pokémon Sightings: Snap a picture of each Pokémon on your smart phone or camera and post the images on Instagram or Facebook; do not forget to tag Kimball Library! Call or email staff@kimballlibrary.com (ATTN: Youth Department) to list the names of each Pokémon you found. Stop by the Library to talk to one of our Youth Librarians to tell them how many Pokémon you found! Everyone who participates will get their very own Pokémon gym badge. Whoever spots the most will be named Pokémon Master at the end of the week.

SPRING RAFFLE: The Friends are raffling off a Spring Money Tree: “Bills & Bows, Butterflies & Blossoms”. This is a simple and effective way to support the Friends of Kimball Library who manage to provide so many worthwhile events such as youth programs, the summer concert series, Humanities programs, museum passes and more. The tree is worth $150 and tickets are: 2 for $5; 5 for $10 or 12 for $20. Please come inside the Library to purchase your chances. The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 1st at 1:00PM. In our eyes, every ticket purchased is a win for the Library!

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MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 4/5/21

April Stay-Cation week is right around the corner and we can’t wait for you to participate in our lineup!

Find the Pokémon: In the Children's Room of the Library only, in the Courtyard and around the building perimeter but NOT in the parking lot (safety first!)

CARE TO SHARE FOODIES: Now is the chance for young chefs to strut their stuff to other young foodies. Back by popular request, this second roung of virtual 'Care to Share' is an opportunity to demonstrate 'live' via Zoom how to make a quick recipe. The only restrictions are time--demonstrations are limited to 10 minutes max. The sky is the limit! From specialty grilled cheese, to microwaved mug cakes, to 7-layer dip, to breakfast food, to smoothies and more! Other teens and tweens will watch and learn while you show off your creation. If what you want to demonstrate is something that takes longer than 10 minutes, just pre-make or prebake the first part of your recipe and we can watch the final touches. This is a great way for t/weens to practice their skills and for other t/weens to grab some new recipe ideas! Register ASAP and let us know what you 'care to share'. This event for tweens and teens is only happening on April 27^th at 6 PM.

RAINBOW FISH NUGGETS: Looking for nutrient-dense food options for your family? Want your children to have fun in the kitchen, while developing life-long kitchen skills? Please join Misa, from Misa's Clean Kitchen in baking simple and delicious food, free of gluten, dairy, and processed sugar. Class will take place via Zoom with the Kimball Library. Muffin date and time is Tuesday, April 20, at 4:30 PM. The full recipe will be sent after class is over. Ideally the class is geared for children in preschool through elementary grades but all ages can register and enjoy.

Ingredients for Rainbow Fish Nuggets:1 pound skinless white fish (Misa uses wild frozen cod from Trader Joe’s) 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup ground gluten free crackers (Misa likes Simple Mills almond flour crackers), Avocado oil, ghee, or butter for cooking, substitute almond flour and ground crackers for 1 cup of whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs

Easy Dill Dip:½ cup high quality avocado oil based mayonnaise (Misa likes Primal Kitchen or Chosen Foods) or full fat Greek yogurt, ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried dill, and a pinch of sea salt.

Tools Needed: Food processor, cookie sheet or skillet, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, coffee grinder if you need to grind crackers, and a lemon press.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Kimball Library News 3/29/21

The Friends will be raffling off a Spring Money Tree: “Bills & Bows, Butterflies & Blossoms”. This is a simple and effective way to support the Friends of Kimball Library who manage to provide so many worthwhile events such as youth programs, the summer concert series, Humanities programs, museum passes and more. The tree is worth $150 and tickets are: 2 for $5; 5 for $10 or 12 for $20. Please come inside the Library to purchase your chances. The drawing will take place on Saturday, May 1st at 1:00PM. In our eyes, every ticket purchased is a win for the Library!

THE HULK’S MUFFINS: Looking for nutrient-dense food options for your family? Want your children to have fun in the kitchen, while developing life-long kitchen skills? Please join Misa, from Misa's Clean Kitchen in baking simple and delicious food, free of gluten, dairy, and processed sugar. Class will take place via Zoom with Kimball Library. Muffin date and time is Tuesday, April 13, at 4:30 PM.

NEEDED PRIOR TO CLASS: (Full recipe will be sent after class is over) Ingredients for THE HULK'S MUFFINS: 2 eggs, ¼ cup coconut oil, melted, 2 ripe bananas, 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup, ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 2 cups rolled oats, uncooked (if gluten-free is important to you look for the gluten-free certification), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 to 2 handfuls baby spinach, and ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

Tools Needed: Muffin tin, muffin liners (Misa prefers the silicone ones) or coconut oil, food processor or blender and measuring cups and spoons.

Tools and optional toppings list are indicated upon registration so you don’t need to copy them from here. Classes are recommended for preschool and elementary aged children with parents nearby.

TEEN NIGHT IN: Jump into the virtual party with teens from across NH! There will be snacks, games, dancing, and party vibes.

This month: Make an interpretive pizza! What is pizza, really? Get as philosophical as you want in order to create a delicious pizza using ingredients in your house. Ideally, it'll be something you're excited to snack on during the games.

Don't forget to pick up your goody bag. They will be available for pick up the week of the event. April’s TEEN NIGHT IN is happening on Friday, April 23^rd from 6-8:00 PM.

APRIL STAY-CATION WEEK: Here is just a HINT of what’s to come—Choose Your Own Adventure, LitFix Tutorial, Painted Pots, T/ween Foodies, Book Bingo, Cupcake Rush, Making Music, Writer’s Club and Art Club. And…wait for it….all week long a ‘Pokemon Scavenger Hunt’! Need to know more? Stay tuned for future articles or hop on our website right this minute and register for everything!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Kimball Library News 3/22/21

The book of the month for T/ween Book Club is 'A Very Large Expanse of Sea' by Tahereh Mafi.

It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped.

Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments - even the physical violence - she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. But then she meets Ocean James. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. It terrifies her - they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds - and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down.

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book on April 7^th at 6:30 PM. Copies are available at the Main Circ Desk for checking out.

POPEYE’S PANCAKES: Looking for nutrient-dense food options for your family? Want your children to have fun in the kitchen, while developing life-long kitchen skills? Please join Misa, from Misa's Clean Kitchen in baking simple and delicious food, free of gluten, dairy, and processed sugar. Class will take place via Zoom with Kimball Library. Pancake date and time is Tuesday, April 6, at 4:30 PM.

Ingredients needed prior to class. (Full recipe will be sent after class is over) 2 cups rolled oats, uncooked (if gluten-free is important to you, make sure the oats are certified gluten free), 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 eggs, ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice), 1 cup mashed ripe banana (or unsweetened applesauce), 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or avocado oil, and 1 to 2 handfuls of baby spinach

Tools and optional toppings list are indicated upon registration. Classes are recommended for preschool and elementary aged children.

HISTORY OF THE MERRIMACK RIVER WITH DYKE HENDRICKSON: Local author and journalist Dyke Hendrickson will discuss his new book, Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England, in this Zoom webinar happening on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 PM.

About the Book: Part history and part call to action, Dyke's well-researched book highlights the dramatic life of the Merrimack River, from the colorful days of the Native Americans to its current status as one of the most scenic recreational waterways in New England. The 117-mile river runs from central NH to Newburyport, MA, where it meets the Atlantic. Here the Coast Guard was born and colonial trade thrived. The Industrial Revolution was launched in the riverside mills of Lowell, MA and Manchester, NH. The science of clean drinking water was developed in Lawrence, MA and the first successful labor action also took place in Lawrence. Thousands of immigrants worked in mills along the Merrimack, and this book tells their riveting stories. In the 70s, the once-filthy Merrimack was cleaned up to serve again as one of the most popular waterways in New England. The Merrimack is still an essential resource. It serves as the source of drinking water for a half-million people. Many have seen part of the Merrimack River, but this unique book provides information and images about all sectors of this great waterway.

About the Author: Dyke Hendrickson is the outreach historian for the Merrimack River Watershed Council. In that role he speaks on the history of the Coast Guard and of the Merrimack River. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in history, and he did graduate work at the University of Maine, Orono. He is a former writer and editor with the Portland Press Herald, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Boston Herald and The Daily News in Newburyport.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and is presented in collaboration with libraries in the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library. When registering you will receive an email from Tewksbury Public Library who is the sponsor. Please sign up from your phone or home device to attend this event. Thank you.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

Monday, March 15, 2021

Kimball Library News 3/15/21

Do you have a picky eater? Are you looking for creative ways to get nutrients into your child? Are you tired of being in the kitchen 24 hours a day with the constant snacking and cooking a different meal for each family member?

If yes, then we have an answer you’ve been waiting for!

MISA’S CLEAN KITCHEN: Kids in the Kitchen with Misa is empowering kids with skills needed to create a lifetime of healthy eating.

This hands-on, interactive kids cooking series may be the perfect class for you and your child. They will have fun developing important life skills in the kitchen while trying new foods, and expanding their tastes to appreciate real food so that they feel empowered with the skills needed to create healthy eating habits for a lifetime.

We will be making nutrient-dense, gluten-free recipes including pancakes for breakfast, muffins for a snack, healthy nuggets for a side, and a delicious dessert you can feel good about feeding your child. All the recipes are made with whole food ingredients and free of processed sugar.

We have 4 classes coming up and you may register for one or all of them. Each registration is unique and each class is making a different dish. Please check our online calendar for registration links and details about ingredients and tools that you need for each class. You may participate in just one or all classes. They will all take place via Zoom on Tuesdays at 4:30 PM in your kitchen.

We’ll be making the following on these dates: April 6 ‘Popeye’s Pancakes’, April 13 ‘The Hulk’s Muffins’, April 20 ‘Rainbow Fish Nuggets’ and May 6 ‘Cookie Monster Dip’.

Classes are geared towards preschool and elementary aged children. Registration is required.

GET THOSE GOALS: This workshop with Laura Klain will introduce a 7-Step approach to setting and meeting your goals. We will practice visualizing our goals as well via a guided meditation, which you will leave feeling energized and inspired. This exciting opportunity will take place via Zoom on Thursday, April 22, at 6:00 PM.

Laura Klain of Bud to Blossom Life Design presents mindfulness workshops and guided meditation groups. Laura is an experienced meditation instructor with years of studying spiritual and mindfulness practices. You do not have to have experience in meditation or a mindfulness practice to participate.

GET YOUR GAME ON: Join us on Zoom for some fun virtual games on Wednesday, March 31, at 6:00 PM with other children in grades two to six. We'll play charades, Simon Says, and Name that Tune. It’s friendly competition and a chance to meet up with friends all at the same time. Registration is required to receive the Zoom information.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

Friday, March 5, 2021

Kimball Library News 3/8/21

If you've signed up for our LitFix Subscription Box service, welcome to the promise of a monthly craft tutorial! The March tutorial option is on Monday, March 29, at 6:00 PM. Inside the box was included (almost) everything you need to make Glass Pebble Magnets.

The Zoom tutoring is totally optional, but available to any t/ween who wants help making their craft, or wants to show off what they created!

If you (grades 5-12) are not signed up for LitFix and would like to be, fill out our Google form on our website under the post entitled ‘T/ween Subscription Boxes’.

NEWS: Kimball Library has an electronic newsletter that is distributed via email bimonthly. You would be receiving links and information to upcoming programs, services, books and movies that are forthcoming, and much more. We promise to never share your email or overburden your inbox. If you are interested in being in the know, you may call or email us to subscribe, or you can hop onto our website and look for a blue rectangle that says ‘KIMBALL E-NEWS’. Click on the box and sign up from there!

TWINKLETOES: Continuing on throughout March and April budding tiny dancers get to try out their dance moves. We’ll get up and get moving to learn new ways to dance, jump, and stretch. This program will take place on Zoom on Tuesdays at 2:00 and is led by Miss Daniele. Sign up ages 2-6 and you’ll have twinkle toes dancing throughout your house.

CREATIVE JOURNALING: Bring a notebook of your choice, some art supplies, and be ready to create something inspirational with Laura Klain on Wednesday, March 31^st, at 1:00 PM. We'll use crafty techniques to make a unique and fun journal where you can write your thoughts, hopes, and dreams! Laura will also discuss ways to boost your creativity and lift your mood.

About the presenter: Laura Klain of Bud to Blossom Life Design presents mindfulness workshops and guided meditation groups. Laura is an experienced meditation instructor with years of studying spiritual and mindfulness practices.

KID WRITERS CLUB: NEW TIME CHANGE! Come hang out on Zoom to tap into your creative brain and come up with some fun stories!

Kids in grades K-6 will meet weekly for our Writers Group on Thursdays at 4:30pm. Each week we tackle a new fun prompt to talk about, write, and draw our ideas. Register via the online calendar, email or call us.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

Kimball Library News 3/1/21

We’ve changed up the day of the week to view Unicorn Story on Facebook LIVE. The Unicorn Librarian will now be reading books to preschool and kindergarten age children at 10:30 on Thursdays. If this date and time is not convenient for you, no worries! Just head to our Facebook page when it is the perfect time for you and your littles and watch the recording. Either way you’ll be glad you came!

THAT THE PEOPLE MAY LIVE: That the People May Live - The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk, Holy Man of the Lakota with Damian Costello.

Join us virtually as we explore the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk (c.1866-1950), the Lakota holy man made famous by the book Black Elk Speaks. Mr. Costello begins with Black Elk's Great Vision and his struggle to discern his calling during the events of the Great Sioux War. During his long life, Black Elk lived out his vision in three overlapping roles: as a traditional healer, a Catholic teacher, and a revivalist of Indigenous traditions. In the midst of great tragedy, Black Elk wove these three strands into one beautiful life exemplifying survival, hope, and reconciliation.

We will discuss the relevance of Black Elk's legacy for broader questions of Abenaki survival in Northern New England, hope in the face of global environmental problems, and reconciliation in the midst of growing political and religious sectarianism. This talk is based on extensive historical research, extended residency in Indian Country, and continuing conversation with Lakota elders.

This epic event is sponsored by the NH Humanities and will be via Zoom on Thursday, March 18^th at 6:00 PM. Registration is required.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and more resources.

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