Kimball Library News

Friday, April 29, 2022

Kimball Library News 5/1/22

Spring has arrived at the Library in the form of a tree bursting with blossoms made from bills of different monetary values. Raffle tickets are available at the main circulation desk and during the May 21st Friends Book & Yard Sale. Come and see this pretty design also known as a money tree.

Tickets are priced as follows: 2 for $5.00, $ 5 for $10.00, or 12 for $20.00. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check only. All proceeds benefit The Friends of the Kimball Library who pour their hearts and souls into providing for the Library what the Town budget cannot in the form of programs, museum passes, and contributions toward large purchases such as the electronic sign.

The drawing will be held here at Kimball Library on Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00. You do not need to be present at the time of the drawing to be the winner.

THE BASICS OF BITCOIN & CRYPTOCURRENCY: Join us on Wednesday, May 27 @ 7:00 PM via ZOOM for this financially informative class.

What are cryptocurrencies? Are they the new frontiers of finance? During this introduction to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, learn about blockchain and data mining, online currency exchanges, digital wallets, investing, and the potential future challenges cryptocurrencies face.

Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain ~ What does it mean? You can’t read the news without seeing hype about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Is this the first wave of a cashless future or just an overhyped technology? One thing is for sure: there’s a lot of money riding on its success. Join Michael as he discusses the basics about Bitcoin.

This Zoom is presented by Michael Gershbein from Very Smart People. Mr. Gershbein, while employed as a public librarian for 10 years, provided one-on-one and group instruction in all types of technology. He founded Very Smart People because he loves helping individuals of all ages and realizes that if personal technology isn’t fun and easy to use and doesn’t make our lives better, then it’s probably not worth using!

This program is a collaboration of libraries in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including the Kimball Library. The program offered through the Kimball Library is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION: This group of bibliophiles meet monthly to discuss the selection of the month. Even in you don’t care to share, you can listen in. It’s very likely you will enjoy the conversation and make some new friends. Books can be picked up at the main circulation desk.

The book for May 25^th at 10:15 is ‘The Soul of an Octopus’ by Sy Montgomery. Please register if you have never attended.

In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England Aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food.

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

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 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.

Friday, April 22, 2022

Kimball Library News 4/24/22

The Friends of the Library semi-annual Book Sale and Yard Sale will be held in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21st, from 8 AM to 2 PM. Books will be sold by the bag for $5.00 - 20.00 depending on the size of the bag. Bring your own bag or get one at the sale. There is so much to choose from! There is literally something for everyone. Cash or check only, please.

For those of you doing spring cleaning, the donation window time is nearly closed! Please bring (when we are open so we can greet you at the back) your gently used books, movies, and CDs to be given to the sale no later than Wednesday, May 18^th. We appreciate your effort in weeding out any damaged items or encyclopedias, text books, magazines, or video cassette tapes.

ATKINSON SHOP NOW: The Friends of The Kimball Library have created some unique t-shirts and sweatshirts! Show your pride of Atkinson and purchase yours using the online link below. Available now only through May 22nd! All proceeds go to support programs and events put on by The Kimball Library. Type the link to order in the address bar of your computer and all purchases will be available for pickup at the Library sometime shortly after May 22nd. You will look stylish AND be part of the fans of Atkinson!

https://friendsofkimballlibrary.itemorder.com/

CONFLICT ANALYSIS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE: Join us on Thursday, May 12 @ 6:00 PM via ZOOM for this pertinent information.

With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, speaker Rebecca McGory will provide a presentation on how the relationship between the two countries has developed, highlighting the major events that led up to this moment. She will offer a conflict analysis of the situation as it stands now, including which other countries are involved and how they came to play a part in current events. There will be a Q&A session at the end.

Rebecca McGory holds an MS in Russian Politics and Society from King’s College London, MA Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, and an MS Conflict Resolution and Mediterranean Security from University of Malta. She is currently a Program Officer at one of the 9 Resettlement Agencies for refugees in the US.

NEW MUSEUM PASSES: We are excited to offer two new passes to our collection.

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.

Discovery Museum, located on a 4-acre campus in Acton, Massachusetts, the museum is aimed at providing an environment in which play becomes a conduit for learning about science, technology, and nature. The museum’s building contains a number of galleries dedicated to teaching scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on environment, as well as themed play spaces for younger visitors. Outdoors, Discovery Woods includes a nature playscape with a cargo net climb, nest swing and beaver lodges, as well as a treehouse with an observation deck and a bouncy bridge. There are opportunities to practice orienteering with provided maps and instructions on trails on the property. A museum shop is on the premises. The museum building is fully ADA compliant, with exhibits based on Universal Design principles.

Kimball Library News 4/17/22

Spring is here, and we’re done a little spring cleaning and moving in the Youth Services Department. Come see where the graphic novels have moved to and other little known secrets! See some toys make a re-appearance in some new places. Time to play? Time to stay!

BITTER INJUSTICE: As the documentary ‘And Then They Came for Us’ demonstrates; the registration and incarceration of Japanese Americans was one of the worst violations of constitutional rights in American history. Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, the film documents through the use of photos taken by Dorothea Lange and others, the damage this order did to 120,000 people, two thirds of whom were American citizens. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it. "And Then They Came for Us" is a cautionary and inspiring tale.

This film is being shown at the Library on Tuesday, May 3^rd at 1:00 PM. Runtime: 50 minutes with discussion time following the film. Please register in person or online on the event calendar.

This event is part of Bitter Injustice: The Internment of Japanese Americans in World War II, a community-wide read project with 10 libraries, 2 high schools, and the Wright Museum. This project is made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at nhhumanities.org. and for a listing of programs related to the Bitter Injustice: 2022 project visit: bitterinjustice.wordpress.com

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book, ‘They Called Us Enemy’ by George Takei. We have free copies available for this particular book because it is part of the Bitter Injustice project. (Note the paragraph above. #BitterInjustice2022) We serve candy and the coolest conversation at all of our discussions. Register yourself and your bestie and be here on Wednesday, May 4^th, at 6:00 PM.

‘They Called Us Enemy’ is a graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself.

In 1942, at the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, every person of Japanese descent on the west coast was rounded up and shipped to one of ten "relocation centers," hundreds or thousands of miles from home, where they would be held for years under armed guard.

They Called Us Enemy is Takei's firsthand account of those years behind barbed wire, the joys and terrors of growing up under legalized racism, his mother's hard choices, his father's faith in democracy, and the way those experiences planted the seeds for his astonishing future.

What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? When the world is against you, what can one person do? To answer these questions, George Takei joins co-writers Justin Eisinger & Steven Scott and artist Harmony Becker for the journey of a lifetime.

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Kimball Library News 4/10/22

Coming soon…we have events planned for youth during Timberlane Regional School District Vacation Week from April 25-29.

STAY-CATION WEEK: If you missed reading the details in former articles, see below a mini recap of what youth events we have in store. Please check our online event calendar for details or give us a shout!

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS! (Ages 4+) 4/25/22 @ 1:30: You don’t have to be an artist to join this rock painting class!

RISE & SHINE HUNTING TIME! (Ages 3+) 4/25/22 @ 3:30 & 4/27 @ 1:00: Stop by the Children’s Room for some fun scavenger hunts!

LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT, 4/25/22 @ 3:30-5:30: How well do you know the library? Can you use the clues to find everything on your list?

PLANTING THE RAINBOW AND FROSTING THE COOKIES! (Pre K- Gr 1) 4/26/22 @ 10:30: Have fun making a rainbow of flowers with bright colors and paste.

LEGO TIME (Ages 3+) 4/26/22; We’ll have the LEGOS and DUPLOS out from 3-6:00. Try out the provided challenges or come up with your own.

GOTTA FIND ’EM ALL POKEMON HUNT 4/27/22 @ 1-3:00: Stop by to pick up your Pokedex and see how many you can find hiding in the Library.

GREASE INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT (AGES 10+) 4/27/22 @ 5:45: You’ll be given props and a script so you can interact at the appropriate times during the film. Dress in theme for prize options!

TECH TOY TIME (Ages 3+) 4/28/22 10:30-12:30: The STEM toys are back! Try out the challenges or come up with your own. Come when you can, leave when you must!

SOCIAL INJUSTICE FOR KIDS (Gr. 1-5) 4/28/22 @ 4:00: Books, role playing, art, and crafts are on the agenda. #BitterInjustice

RECYCLED CITIES (Gr. 3-6) Friday, 4/29/22 @ 1:30: Design and build your very own city out of cereal boxes and other light cardboard.

LIBRARY LOOK AND FIND (Ages 3+) Friday, 4/29/22 @ 3-5:00: Someone is hiding in the library! Can you spot them?

MORNING BOOK GROUP: The book for April for adults is ‘The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet’ by Jamie Ford on April 27 at 10:15.

Following the discussion, a documentary film will be shown. This movie brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it. "And Then They Came for Us" is a cautionary and inspiring tale.

Friday, April 1, 2022

Kimball Library News 4/3/22

Did you blink and miss an article? Be sure to check out the website for any of the ‘stay-cation’ events planned for the last week in April. There are at least 2 events per day, and the age groupings vary. Most require registration, so be sure to take a peek and sign us soon.

BOOKS AND MORE: A group of lively adults meet monthly to discuss the book we've chosen for that month. Why not join us for an hour of your time and talk about the book? Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. If you don’t like to talk, just listening works, too! The discussion for April will happen on Wednesday, April 27, at 10:15 AM at the Library. The book selected is The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.

In 1986, Henry Lee joins a crowd outside the Panama Hotel, once the gateway to Seattle's Japantown. It has been boarded up for decades, but now the new owner has discovered the belongings of Japanese families who were sent to internment camps during World War II. As the owner displays and unfurls a Japanese parasol, Henry, a Chinese American, remembers a young Japanese American girl from his childhood in the 1940s—Keiko Okabe, with whom he forged a bond of friendship and innocent love that transcended the prejudices of their Old World ancestors.

Following the discussion, a documentary film ‘And Then They Came For Us’ will be shown. As the documentary demonstrates, the registration and incarceration of Japanese Americans was one of the worst violations of constitutional rights in American history. Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt on Feb. 19, 1942, the film documents through the use of photos taken by Dorothea Lange and others, the damage this order did to 120,000 people, two thirds of whom were American citizens. ‘And Then They Came For Us’ brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it. ‘And Then They Came for Us’ is a cautionary and inspiring tale.

The book and movie are in conjunction with Bitter Injustice project. This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

BOOK SALE DONATIONS: We accept books, music, and DVDs in good condition. Please be sure books are not moldy or damaged and that music and movies are playable the entire way through. We do not accept any magazines, text books, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. We are most interested in book titles that are 5 years old or less.

When we receive your donation, we first sort through to see if we’d like to add any of the items to our collection. If we don’t add the item(s) to our collection, we then decide if it is to be sold or to be transferred. Please take care to recycle your unwanted items by helping the environment and your local library.

Donations can be received during open hours from Monday-Friday (10-8) and Saturday (10-3). If you have more than a box or two, please call ahead so we can be sure to assist you.

Please do not leave them in our book drop or at any of our doors. Thank you in advance.

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Kimball Library News 3/27/22

Timberlane Regional School District vacation week is right around the corner, and that means Kimball Library is cooking up some programs for fellow ‘stay-cationers’! Don’t forget to register the kids and teens before it’s too late.

PLANTING THE RAINBOW & FROSTING COOKIES: It’s vacation week and it’s time to plant the rainbow and frost the cookies. Have fun making a rainbow of flowers with bright colors and paste. Just wait until you see how pretty they are! The cookies are extra fun too, and frosting your own cookies is even better! Who doesn’t like that form of gardening?

This is a spring STAY-CATION 2022 event for youth ages Pre-K to Grade 1 on Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 AM. Registration is required. See a few more STAY-CATION events below.

GREASE INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT: Join us for this fun-filled interactive movie night! You’ll be given props and a script so you can interact at the appropriate times during the film. Dress up in character or to the theme of the movie and potentially win a prize! Sign up ALL your t/ween friends–interactive movie nights are best with lots of people.

Register ages 10+ only, please. Movie start time is 6 PM PROMPT on Wednesday, April 27, so please arrive at 5:45 PM so you can make slime for one of the props!

TECH TOY TIME: The STEM toys are back ON Thursday, April 28, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We'll have Keva planks, Brain Flakes, and Magformers available. Try out the challenges or come up with your own. Come when you can, leave when you must! Ages 3 and up are welcome to try out their engineering minds.

SOCIAL INJUSTICE FOR KIDS: Join us as we explore the important topic of social justice geared to youth in grades 1-5. Books, role playing, games, and crafts are on the agenda. Serious themes can be incorporated into an event that can be fun and educational for kids. We will be sharing the book ‘So Far from the Sea’ by Eve Bunting so children can learn important history and be part of the community read.

This children’s event is part of the Bitter Injustice community read which is a multi-community reading initiative marking the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which forced 120,000 people of Japanese descent out of their homes and into detention camps. To learn more about the community read, visit https://bitterinjustice.wordpress.com.

Register youth in grades 1-5 on our event calendar, over the phone, or in person to join and learn with us on Thursday, April 28, at 4 PM.

RECYCLED CITIES: If you could create your own city, what would it look like? Would you add taller buildings? Jungle gyms? Zoos? Let your imagination run wild! Design and build your very own city out of cereal boxes and other light cardboard.

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

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 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.

Friday, March 25, 2022

Kimball Library News 3/20/22

Don’t miss our new art installation! Starting April 5th, the Meeting Room is hosting 36 exquisite handmade dolls. Each large doll is unique and wears a fabric dress and jewels that represent different European nationalities and styles primarily from the Renaissance period. The craftsmanship is a marvel. They will be on display until the end of May.

Lyudmila Romanov was a talented artist and teacher. She graduated from college in 1966 in St. Petersburg, Russia with a Master’s Degree in Art and Art Teaching. After emigrating from Russia in 1991, Lyudmila and her family settled in Plaistow, New Hampshire. She worked in her own studio for over 30 years and this magnificent doll collection is just one result.

JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION: Following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, people on the West Coast worried that members of the region’s large Japanese American community might be working with Japan’s military to plan acts of sabotage. This Zoom session explores the backlash endured by Japanese Americans as the nation prepared for war.

This program is presented by: Jeffrey Urbin, Library Education Specialist at the Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Those who have seen Jeffrey’s presentations can attest to his wealth of knowledge. JOIN US by registering for this event taking place on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

Interactive discussion topics include: What fueled anti-Japanese sentiments? What does Executive Order 9066 actually say? What were conditions like in the camps? How do we achieve a workable balance between security and civil liberties? What lessons does this unfortunate period in American history hold for us today?

This informative event is part of the community-wide 2022 Bitter Injustice: The Japanese American Internment of WWII. For more information, please go to bitterinjustice.wordpress.com.

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS: You don’t have to be an artist to join this rock painting class. Paint whatever you want on your rock and give it to someone special. Friendship rocks are a great way to decorate your garden and show the people you love that you care. We may be getting messy in this class, so dress accordingly!

This is a spring STAY-CATION 2022 event for youth ages 4 and up on Monday, April 25, at 1:30 PM. Registration is required. See a few more STAY-CATION events below.

LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT: How well do you know the library? Can you use the clues to find everything on your list? Stop at the Children’s Desk to grab your list and turn it back in for a stamp or sticker!

Find your way to the Children’s Room on Monday, April 25, between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Registration is not necessary.

LEGO TIME: Test your building skills! We'll have the Legos and Duplos available with some fun challenges to try. Come when you want, leave when you must.

Use your STAY-CATION wisely and have the kids frequent the Library. Lego Time will be on Tuesday, April 26, from 3-6 PM.

LIBRARY LOOK & FIND: Someone is hiding in the library! Can you spot them? The Youth Services Librarian has their picture at the desk. If you see them, whisper their location to the librarian for a sticker or a stamp!

When should you come and look? Come by on Friday, April 29, anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 PM.

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

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 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.