Kimball Library News 2/4/19

Winter vacation week details continue!  We have special events for youth from babies to teenagers.  Please check the online calendar at kimballlibrary.com or http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com/ so you don’t miss out on registrations.

SUBZERO NITROGEN FAMILY STEM EVENT: By demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be used to freeze fresh ingredients into fresh ice cream, we keep the children amused, and give them a lesson on the properties of liquid nitrogen, gas laws, and the application of science to food.  SubZero Nitrogen staff from Nashua, NH will be our teachers. Each registrant will receive ice cream at the end of the program.

The science behind this event is for youth in kindergarten and up and their parents or grandparents.  Because this is a 'family' event, we ask that adults come accompanied by a child in kindergarten through high school. We do have other ice cream events throughout the year, but this is educational as well as delicious.

Please, this is paid for by the Library by the serving, so only register if you are sure you are coming so we don't squander funds or take a place from someone else.  Registration is limited.  When is this STEM program taking place?  We are hosting on Wednesday, February 27^th, at 6:30 PM.  Sign-ups are available starting now.

S.T.E.M. TOYS: Tech it out with ages 3 & up for a window of STEM toys on Thursday, February 28^th, between 10:30 and 2:30 PM.  Join us for some time exploring with our wide array of building toys. Whether you're a pro at science, technology, engineering and math or you are just being introduced, you'll love expanding your brain power with our magnetic tiles, brain flakes, KEVA planks and marble runs.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are increasingly a focus in school and careers.  Using these toys at any age can expand curiosity and interest.  (Shhh, sometimes we have to pull the parents away to let the littles enjoy the ‘toys.” ;)

Anyone under 3 must be supervised by an adult in the room at all times due to small objects (marbles) as potential choking hazards.  Register in advance, and then drop in anytime between 10:30 and 2:30 to enjoy these STEM toys!

THE ART OF ORIGAMI: Origami is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.  Feel like having a creative time? Come join us as we make several paper things to create and take home. Perfect for a cold winter's day!

This activity is open to kindergarten through grade 5 and adults are certainly welcome to stay and help their young children folding the paper. Please register in advance for the art of paper folding on Thursday, February 28^th starting at 4:00 PM.

NH BOATING SAFETY COURSE: The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion.  Register for this course through the NH Marine Patrol at https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174

Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student's address entered at the time of registration. Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.

The next upcoming course is March 5 (part 1) and March 7 (part 2) from 6-9:30 PM each night. To receive certification, participants must attend both sessions. Happy boating!

HOLIDAY CLOSING: In observance of Presidents Day, the library will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019.  As always, Overdrive, the Libby App, Hoopla, Tumblebooks, and our library databases are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.  

As a reminder, library cards need yearly renewal as they do automatically expire.  When it’s your time to do so, please stop in with identification indicating your Atkinson residency.  Thank you!

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!