Kimball Library News 11/12/18

Interested in creating a new holiday tradition, having some fun with a friend or just looking to express yourself in an edible and creative way? Then Kimball Library is the place to be on Thursday, December 13th at 6:00-8pm for gingerbread house decorating.  Joanne Fiore from Atkinson Farmhouse will provide the homemade gingerbread, instructions, and all the traditional favorite candies to decorate a holiday gingerbread house (a gingerbread house is part dessert and part centerpiece).  Engage your imagination and creativity by creating your own holiday centerpiece gingerbread house.

Reservations in advance are required and space is limited. A materials cost of $42.00 per gingerbread house is due at time of registration.  Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the library for more information at (603-362-5234).  Because of limited space there is a three person limit per each house and at least one participating adult required for each group.  

About Joanne Fiore: Joanne is the owner of Atkinson Farmhouse, and has over 20 years of experience in floral design, garden design, event planning, baking and teaching a variety of workshops for adults and children.

Ms. Fiore’s designs have been showcased at events at many top venues in Boston such as the Copley Square Hotel and the State Room and her Christmas bows have adorned the historic Massachusetts State House. Her floral arrangements have been featured in magazines and she has been on talk radio for her plant advice.

Prior to opening Atkinson Farmhouse in August 2018, Joanne owned Andover Flower Farm for 18 years and developed a loyal following for her custom wreaths, planters, container designs and floral arrangements.

Joanne teaches seasonal workshops in gingerbread house decorating, floral arrangements, container gardens and wreath design. She has a passion for baking and enjoys hosting children’s events such as birthday parties, pumpkin decorating and cookie decorating. Ms. Fiore resides in Atkinson, NH with her husband Steven.

MONTHLY CHILDREN’S ROOM OPPORTUNITIES: Take note that we offer Reader’s Theater (grades 2-5), Family Zumba (ages 4 and up), Brown Bag Book Club (grades 3-4), and Magic Tree House Book Club (grades 1-2) on a monthly basis.  Please sign up online or give us a call and ask for the youth department with your queries. In addition to these regularly occurring programs, we have pop up events that happen throughout the year. Visit our website or come into the children’s room to see what upcoming events would be most interesting to you!

CRAFTING REMINDERS: As the holiday season approaches you may want to ‘get away from it all’ and spend time creating some unique items such as a holiday boxwood tree (Monday, November 26) or holiday greeting and thank you cards (Thursday, November 29).  Both opportunities are from 6-8 PM and require registration and fees paid in advance.  Please come by or call for more information.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd (Happy Thanksgiving!) and Friday, November 23^rd.  We are open as always on the Saturday following from 10-3.  We are thankful for our wonderful patrons and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

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’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!