Kimball Library News 5/21/18

Steve Lewis, an Atkinson resident and history major, will reflect on the importance of the historical women of Atkinson at the Kimball Library on Thursday, June 7^th, starting at 6:30 PM.

Elizabeth Smith happened to be the sister of Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, America's second President.  Elizabeth Smith was the second wife of Parson (Stephen) Peabody of Atkinson. Mr. Peabody became the first Minister of the Congregational Church of Atkinson and also started Atkinson Academy in 1787 which became one of the first coeducational schools of its kind in 1794 at the persistence of his daughter Polly.

What do these historic stories tell us about our town and the women of Atkinson today?

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society.  It is free and open to the public. Registration is requested so we can properly arrange seating.

SELF-DEFENSE ROCKS WITH CHRIS FAZZIO: Women, but ESPECIALLY teenagers are encouraged to register for this Saturday special event taking place on June 23^rd at 10:30 AM.  We are hoping that at least half of the registrants are in the teen years.  This is ‘their’ first summer reading event that belongs to the theme ‘Libraries Rock’. 

Women beginning at age 13 and up are invited to join us to learn practical self-defense strategies that will empower you and give you confidence to protect yourself. It is not required, but this might be a great time for mothers and daughters or grandmothers and granddaughters to take part in a class together. Register every female participant ages 13+.

Chris will cover:  Body positioning for good balance, basic blocks and attacks, nonverbal cues for prevention, and tips on how to detect potential situations.

This is based on the C.O.B.R.A. Self-Defense System & traditional Kung Fu with certified instructor and Atkinson resident, Chris Fazzio.

About the Instructor: Chris Fazzio has been the Martial Arts Director at Yang's Martial Arts for over 20 years.  He has trained extensively in Kung Fu & practices a balanced teaching philosophy mixing discipline & fun to keep his students engaged & challenged physically & mentally.  Mr. Fazzio is also a Certified C.O.B.R.A. Instructor, a self-defense program designed by law enforcement that focuses on reality-based drills & scenarios.  He combines his background in Kung Fu & wrestling as both an athlete & a coach with the easy, practical techniques of C.O.B.R.A to teach children & adults.

FRANCE ROCKS: Bonjour! We 'ROCK' with France on Monday, June 25^th, at 6:30 PM with our books, food, music, and craft. Come make an Eiffel Tower to eat! French cuisine at its best. Fantastique! Register all youth entering grades K-5 in the Fall of 2018.

This is a LIBRARIES ROCK summer reading program. Take a look at our website calendar for more summer reading events and rock with us!

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’.