Kimball Library News: September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

Kimball Library News 10/3/16

12^TH ANNUAL WINTER HOLIDAY MARKET: Atkinson, NH comes alive with holiday cheer on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 – 3:00 PM. Artisans and craftsmen will come together in what truly will be a celebration. Shop for perfect gifts or treat yourself to fine crafts, supporting regional and local artists who represent clay, fiber, original oils, soaps & lotions, glass and unique jewelry. Georgia pecans, jams/jellies and NH maple syrup will be back by popular demand. Stop by the ‘Friends Café’ for morning coffee and pastry - a cozy place to greet friends and neighbors. Please note: we have invited many new and exciting artisans.

This extravaganza takes place at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St. (Rte. 121) Atkinson, NH and is sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library. Don’t miss out!

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR COMING: Join us as Terry Farish shares Luis Paints the World and then be part of creating a mural on Wednesday, October 19^th, at 6:30pm. This program requires registration and is open to 1st through 5 grade students.

About the book: 'Little Luis cannot understand why his adored big brother Nico wants to leave for the army—his brother’s answer makes no sense. Why can’t he see the world from right there from home? In Luis Paints the World (2016) Terry Farish portrays a story that is seldom addressed in books for young children: brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers leaving for military service. It is a story that plays out again and again across our country, very frequently in minority families, and the reasons are often abstract ideas that are difficult for children.

About the author: Farish has been writing novels and nonfiction about refugees and immigrants for many years, informed by her early work for the Red Cross in Vietnam. A reviewer writes, 'She takes readers past the news accounts and into the hearts and dreams of new Americans.” Farish also writes picture books. THE CAT WHO LIKED POTATO SOUP, illustrated by Barry Root, is a winner of a Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books Blue Ribbon. LUIS PAINTS THE WORLD illustrated by Oliver Dominguez and JOSEPH’S BIG RIDE, illustrated by Ken Daley.

Terry Farish presents literacy program with immigrants and refugees through New Hampshire Humanities. She lives in Kittery, Maine.

This program is presented as part of a New Hampshire Humanities Community Project Grant called Community Stories: Soldiers Home & Away. This a collaboration involving nine southern NH libraries and Timberlane Regional School District. For more details about this project and a full schedule of events and other details go to www.communitystoriesnh.org .

SPOOKY CRAFT: Make 2 spooky spider webs for Halloween! We'll weave our own webs and then eat the other! Come join us for the Halloween fun. Be sure to invite your friends (grades K-5)! This spooky craft day is a happening on Saturday, October 22^nd, from 10:30-11:30. Register in advance so we can have the proper amount of supplies, please.

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come. Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot and Instagram. Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Kimball Library News 9/26/16

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN: The State of New Hampshire has initiated a “1000 Books before Kindergarten’ incentive and Kimball Library is along for the ride. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive, nurturing early experiences by reading aloud to their children regularly. We have designed posters, bookmarks, reading records, and incentives that help parents commit to reading 1000 books before kindergarten to their infant children through age 5.

Research shows that the most reliable predictor of school success is being read to at home during early childhood. The brain develops more rapidly during the first three years of a child’s life than at any other time during the lifespan. Reading to children from an early age can help close the vocabulary gap and prepare children to enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. Most important, sharing books with children promotes a lifelong love of books and reading.

Resident library card holders may register and then submit a photo of their child at the onset. We have special bags for completing the first 100 books. After that we will cheer you on each time you read 100 more and come in for another reading log. You can sign up as early (in person) as today or anytime as long as your child is between 0 and 5 and hasn’t completed kindergarten.

HINT: Children IN kindergarten currently still have plenty of time to enroll!

We want to boast that one child has recently completed her 1000 books and she isn’t even three years old! We’ll be honoring her and other graduates a bit later in the fall.

NEW ADDITIONAL MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB: Due to the overwhelming response to this popular club, we are offering an additional session at 4:30pm on Wednesdays once a month. The upcoming book is ‘Midnight on the Moon’ on October 19^th. Children currently in the Thursday class may make a permanent switch if desired. Please notify the library if you choose to do so.

Limited spots available. Register grades one and two by visiting the online calendar or giving us a call at 603-362-5234.

MILITARY SUPPORT COLLECTION: As part of the Community Stories Home & Away project, Kimball Library is doing a collection for the Air Force Combat Search and Rescue, until Friday, October 28th. The Air Force Combat Search and Rescue is an elite group of airmen. They are pilots, special mission aviators, and their support personnel such as intelligence. They deploy five months at a time often more than once a year. They fly helicopter combat missions to recover injured, fallen and captured members of our armed service regardless of branch.

Their motto is " These thing we do so others may live" Paired with them to complete a deployed squadron are Pararescuemen, comprised of medics, skydivers, mountain climbers and parajumpers. At present, squadrons are in Bagram, Turkey, Iraq , and Djibouti. Each squadron has approximately 40 men and women.

Ideas of items they are looking for include: Coffee, Hot sauce/BBQ sauces, Beef jerky, Protein Bars - Cliff, Luna, Almonds, Dried Fruit, Drink Mix - Mio, Propel, G2, Trail Mix, Protein Powder, Hand and Feet Warmers, Instant Back Pads, Emergen C, Men's Deodorant and Toothpaste. These items can be dropped into the collection box in the lobby. They are also in need of: I-tunes cards and Post Office gift cards to help with shipping. Each package cost $16.75 to mail. The gift cards can be purchased at the larger post offices. * These items should be handed in at the circulation desk and not placed in the collection box.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Please note we are closed on Monday, October 10^th, observing Columbus Day. Please plan accordingly. (Hint: Downloadable books and the TumbleBook Library are open 24/7!)

Monday, September 19, 2016

Kimball Library News 9/19/16

You already know that you should read to your child every night, but sometimes there is not enough time in the day. What to do?

Turn to TumbleBooks. Did you know that Kimball Library is a TumbleBook library? What are TumbleBooks? How do you access them? Why is this AWESOME? Don’t worry, we have you covered.

WHAT ARE TUMBLEBOOKS?

TumbleBooks are interactive online books that your child can read or have read to them. There are chapter books, language based books, story books, non-fiction books, puzzles and games, videos and even playlists! No matter what your child enjoys, TumbleBooks has you covered. There also are books in foreign languages that are helpful at any age because the reader pronounces the words so you can practice along.

TumbleBooks says, “The TumbleBookLibrary provides enrichment to students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. It also provides support to students who require skill building with a variety of exercises that can be matched with other areas of the curriculum. In general, TumbleBooks are a great addition to a reading program that can be worked on independently by each student or by the whole class.”

Why is this AWESOME?

Technology is important in the world around us. We embrace it to allow computer time to be educational for children.

Okay, you’ve sold me. How do I access it?

It’s easy! Go to our website (www.kimballlibrary.com) All the way on the right is an icon for the TumbleBook Library. Click there and begin your interactive journey! You can always access TumbleBooks through the website with a valid Kimball Library card number.

CREATIVE WORDS: Due to the overwhelming response to this new class, we are offering an additional session at 1:30pm on Thursdays. Want your child to express their creativity through art without all the mess in your house? Are you interested in your child practicing their reading skills in unique and engaging ways? Sign up for Creative Words!

From the same instructor who brought you the popular Wiggle Words class, Creative Words will reinforce key reading skills through arts and crafts. Your student will be introduced to a variety of art mediums in three stations; wall, floor and table. Children aged 3 to 6 will love the fun themes each week and enjoy the ability to explore on their own pace with a child-directed format.

Limited spots available. Register your 3-6 year old by visiting the online calendar or giving us a call at 603-362-5234!

OCTOBER BOOK DISCUSSIONS: We have something for everyone! Books are available for checking out at the main desk, and for the youth we also have copies in the Children’s Room.

Tween book discussion (Register grades 5-7): Weds, Oct 5, @6:30pm—‘Coraline’ by Neil Gaiman
Teen book discussion (Register grades 8-12): Weds, Oct 12, @6:30pm-‘Incantation’ by Alice Hoffman
Evening book discussion (adults): Tue, Oct 18, @ 6pm—‘Still Fool ‘Em’ by Billy Crystal
Community Reads (adults): Mon, Oct 24, @6:30pm—‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O’Brien
Morning book discussion (adults): Wed, Oct 26, @10:15 am—‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O’Brien
Magic Tree House (Register grades 1-2): Thu, Oct 27, @4:30pm—‘Midnight on the Moon’ by Mary Pope Osborn
Brown Bag Book Club (Register grades 3-4): Mon, Oct 17 @6:30pm--The Vanishing Coin

Kimball Library News 9/12/16

Don’t forget to make your way to the library on Saturday, September 24^th, as you are out and about at the town-wide yard sales. We’ll have a selection of books, DVDs, and music to peruse. We’ll also have some homemade baked goods (while they last!) The sale will operate from 8:00am -3:00pm, while the Saturday library hours will be in effect (10:00-3:00). Hope to see you here!

PANCAKES AND PAJAMAS: Children (ages 4-8) and their adult guest are invited to join us on Saturday, October 1^st at 10am in the children’s room for pancakes! Leave your jammies on this morning. WHY NOT? Come decorate your pancake with syrup, whipped cream or jam and eat your tasty breakfast with us. It will be fun and it's a good way to start your Saturday! Register now so we can make sure there are enough pancakes just for you. (Please note: This may not be suitable for children with food allergies.)

NEEDLE CRAFTERS: We have a new day to meet! Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting or another form of needle work come join the fun as we craft together. Please bring your own supplies. This in an informal gathering to finish those projects started or perhaps get some ideas for beginning some new ones. We'll cozy up in the Atkinson Room of the library on Wednesdays starting at 10:30, share some laughs, drop a stitch or two, and make some new friends.

All experience levels and ages welcome. You do not need to be an Atkinson resident - All are invited on to join in the crafting!

POOR HOUSES AND TOWN FARMS-THE HARD ROW FOR PAUPERS: From its earliest settlements New Hampshire has struggled with issues surrounding the treatment of its poor. The early Northeastern colonies followed the lead of England's 1601 Poor Law, which imposed compulsory taxes for maintenance of the poor but made no distinction between the 'vagrant, vicious poor' and the helpless, and honest poor. This confusion persisted for generations and led directly to establishment in most of the state's towns of alms houses and poor farms and, later, county institutions which would collectively come to form a dark chapter in New Hampshire history. Steve Taylor will examine how paupers were treated in these facilities and how reformers eventually succeeded in closing them down.

About Steve Taylor: Steve Taylor is an independent scholar, farmer, journalist and longtime public official. With his sons, Taylor operates a dairy, maple syrup and cheese making enterprise in Meriden Village. He has been a newspaper reporter and editor, and served for 25 years as NH's commissioner of agriculture. Taylor was the founding executive director of the NH Humanities Council and is a lifelong student of the state's rural culture.

Join us on Thursday, October 6^th, at 6:30pm for this interesting glimpse into history. This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society, and light refreshments will be served.

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