Kimball Library News 2/12/18

In case you blinked and missed it, last week we gave a run through of all the vacation week activities from February 26 – March 2.  Please take a look at the online calendar and register soon.  We’d hate to have you miss out, and seating is limited.

GROWING AND USING PEACEFUL HERBS: Join us as we welcome back Clinical Herbalist, Maria Noël Groves as she presents ‘Growing & Using Peaceful Herbs’ on Thursday, March 8^th, at 6:30 PM.

Learn how to grow wonderful and beautiful herbs in your garden that promote peace ~ aiding sleep, boosting mood, quelling anxiety, and encouraging calm energy. We'll discuss some of Maria's favorite peaceful herbs for the New Hampshire garden, including several appropriate for container gardening. We'll focus on favorites including holy basil, gotu kola, roses, lemon balm, blue vervain, skullcap, lavender, California poppy, valerian, and motherwort and touch on the many other great herbs that you can grow locally.

Registration is required for the program.  Seating is limited. Open to Kimball card holders first ~ Non-card holders may sign up starting Thursday, March 1st.

About Maria:  A Clinical Herbalist Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) runs Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center, nestled in the pine forests of Bear Brook State Park. She is a registered professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, certified by the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, and has nearly two decades of experience with herbs and natural health. Her practice focuses on education and empowerment through classes, health consultations, and journalism. She is the author of Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self Care.

For more information about Maria and herbs in general, visit www.WintergreenBotanicals.com

FAMILY MOVIE: Bring the whole family for a movie afternoon at the library! The music, Pixar animation, and fun loving story in the movie ‘Coco’ will delight children of all ages. Popcorn will be provided. Chairs are available for adult caretakers. We encourage children to bring a blanket or pillow to be extra comfortable for the show.  Mark your calendar and register ASAP for Saturday, March 10^th, from 12:30-2:30 PM.  All ages and people from all towns are welcome.

More about Coco: Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. (Rated PG)

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