Kimball Library News 11/6/17

We are changing up how we are hosting our ‘Holiday Drop ‘n Shop’ this year for the kiddos, and we think you are going to be more than thrilled!

There are ALL DAY opportunities this year on Saturday, December 2^nd, from 10-3 when you may leave your children to get some of your personal holiday hoopla accomplished. The age restrictions are for kindergarten through grade 5 for all or part of our Saturday schedule.  

We have broken the day into three sections so you won't pick them up in the middle of any activity.  They may stay all or just part of the day, even though it is our expectation is that if they are left with us they will be participating in the activities.   There are several drop off and pick up times as options to choose from.  We are hoping you opt to drop right at 10! Simple bag lunches must be provided by the family. (We cannot heat up or refrigerate your child's food). Please send only water or milk--no juices or soda.

Your children are going to be creating messes and moving to a beat.  Please send them in comfortable, casual clothing and sneakers.  We don't want to inhibit movement or creativity.   The Session blocks are as follows: 10-11:30 is Session 1, 11:30-12 is a lunch break with a 30 minute movie, 12-1:30 is Session 2, and at 1:30 to 2:55 Session 3, a healthy snack will be provided and more crafts and activities will wrap up the day.

*All 'Drop 'n Shop' participants must be at least in kindergarten (5 years old as of September 30th, 2017) to be left without an adult. All ages for the events this day must have an adult fill out a waiver on that morning to be left here in our care. Children ages 10 and up are allowed to stay without an adult or waiver according to library policy but we need to know how to reach you in event of emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.  All children must be picked up by 2:55.  No exceptions.

HOUR OF CODE: What's the Hour of Code?
The hour of code is a family event coming to Kimball Library via the Sylvan Center in Salem, NH as part of a movement to enrich and educate during National Computer Science Week. You'll be virtually joining other students all over the world. Your child will learn computer programming through fun and engaging activities. Join Sylvan and Kimball Library for the movement by registering and coming to this 'Hour of Code' event.

This year we’ll be celebrating and coding together on Thursday, December 7^th, from 6-7pm with youth in grades kindergarten through grade 5.  Registration is required.  (Older t/weens may assist for service hours if they email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com directly.)  As an aside, there will be no ‘Girls Who Code’ on Tuesday that week so those attendees may sign up for this instead.

There will be a total of 12 devices available from the library and Sylvan, so if you have any device or gadget that you can connect to our public wifi that your child is familiar with and would prefer, please bring it. This will leave those for the 'device-less' to use. (*BYOD=BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE) Laptops are preferable over tablets. Once again, you don't *have* to bring anything other than enthusiasm and a smile. (In partnership with 'Sylvan of Salem'Sylvan.Salem@sylvanlearning.com)

UPCOMING BOOK DISCUSSIONS: As we near the holidays some of the book clubs alter their meeting times to better accommodate the members.  We have discussions for children in kindergarten all the way up to our seniors.  Please check the online calendar and give us a call if you are unsure of any November or December alterations.  As always, we have enough books for all interested children or adults who choose to register and attend.

HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed on a Thanksgiving hiatus from Thursday, November 23 to Friday, November 24.  We are open our usual November 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) until 8pm, and our usual Saturday hours 10-3 on the 25^th.  Stock up accordingly to keep the two day loans as long as possible.  (Take them on Tuesday and keep them until Saturday before we close.)  Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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.