Kimball Library News 8/21/17

WRITE YOUR STORY:  Have you thought about writing your own story?  On Thursday, September 14^th, from 6-8:30pm, you can get your start with instructor Vivian Dorsel.

This is a free workshop on writing from personal experience, for writers of all levels. Participants will be given examples of short memoir pieces, and will work on writing exercises in response to the instructor’s prompts. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Bring your own paper and pens, and be ready to share your stories.

Instructor Vivian Dorsel, editor and publisher of the literary journal Upstreet, holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has coordinated and taught writing workshops in the Berkshires for a wide range of people, from secondary-school students to senior citizens, in venues such as Word Street, Taconic High School, and the Norman Rockwell Museum, and for the first four community reading projects in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: The Atkinson Recreation Department in celebration of Atkinson's 250th anniversary will be showing the movie ‘The Karate Kid’ outside in the Kimball Library courtyard on Friday, September 1^st starting at dusk. We encourage you to arrive at 7pm. In the event of rain the movie will move indoors.

For more information about the Atkinson 250th Anniversary Event Schedule please hop online and visit www.atkinsonnh250th.com.

DRESS UP THEATRE: Do you like make believe? Dressing up like your favorite character?

Drop by the library anytime between 11:00 and 2:00 on Saturday, September 9^th to pick a story to read or act out, and put on a show on our 'stage'. Bring your favorite costume or try one of ours.  All kids and adults that are not too old to wear funny costumes are encouraged to participate!

ZUMBA KIDS: Little feet, huge moves!

Giving kids the boost today they need to soar tomorrow, ZUMBA is a fun and vigorous workout. Kids will be exposed to music and dance steps from around the world with popular songs they will recognize interspersed throughout the class. Little ones let loose and begin their journey to a healthy future with ZUMBA KIDS.

Kids ages 4 and up and their parents or caregivers are welcome to join a 45-minute dance fitness party coming up on Friday, September 8^th at 5pm!

Please wear clothing you can move in and supportive footwear, and please bring a water bottle.

SEPTEMBER TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES: Coming up in September is ‘Their Finest’ on September 5^th, ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ on September 12^th, ‘Mr. Church’ on September 19^th.  Movies start promptly at 1pm.  Arrive early for the best seats.  Popcorn will be served.  

HOLIDAY CLOSING:  We’ll be closed Labor Day weekend from September 2-4.  We are open normal hours on Friday, September 1, until 8pm.  Two day loans taken on either Thursday, August 31^st or Friday, September 1^st, will not be due until Tuesday, September 5^th.  Please stock up accordingly, and remember that Overdrive Downloadable Books and TumbleBook Library are open 24/7 right off our website.

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