Kimball Library News 12/2/19

Are you excited for the New Year? We are! Join us for lots of fun as we prepare to celebrate! We will be doing party activities and you'll even make goodies you can take home for your own celebration. You'll love the crafts and games we have planned. You don't want to miss the Kimball Library's last party of 2019!

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us on Monday morning, December 30^th, starting at 10:30 AM. Caretakers may relax in another part of the library while the kids have their very own shindig.  Registration is required so we can have enough supplies.  Have your children get their party ON!

NEEDLE CRAFTERS: Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, rug braiding, quilting or another form of needle work come join us for Needle Crafters. Each Wednesday, this informal gathering is a fun meet-up for those who are currently working on projects or who wish to start one. Are you stuck on a stitch or confused by a pattern? Most likely someone in the group can help. It is a great group to get some ideas for beginning new projects as well. This weekly meet and greet group enjoy conversation and laughs all while stitching away.  We begin officially at 10:30 AM but come when you can and leave when you must.

Come alone or bring a friend. All experience levels and ages are welcome. You do not need to be an Atkinson resident - All are invited. Please bring your own supplies. For planning purposes, registration is required.

HOT SPOTS: They are hot! They are Hotspots! You may not know that we currently own two that are available for lending.

The Wi-Fi Hotspot is about the size of a deck of cards and can link up to 15 devices to the internet at the same time. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is portable and simple to use. The Hotspot connects to T-Mobile’s cellular network. By connecting your phone, tablet, or other wireless-enabled device to it, you can get online anywhere within T-Mobile’s coverage area – try it at home, or wherever you’re going!

The Hotspot may be borrowed only by Kimball Library cardholders in good standing. They may be borrowed for a 1-week period. Overdue fines are $5 per day. The borrower is responsible for any loss or damage to the Hotspot. Replacement costs is $100. The charging components are $20.

If you are curious you should try them out at home, so you can be prepared the next time you go on vacation or lose your internet connection. Your kids will LOVE that they can use their iPads, Chromebooks, and when traveling in car. Come on by and tech it out!

CHILDREN’S ROOM IPADS: We have loaded them up with book and early literacy apps, and you will be able to check them out to a designated area by the Children’s Information Desk and use them for one hour.  Most of the apps are appropriate for preschool age children as well as there are some that you can use with toddlers.  There are some apps that are geared for elementary age as well.  This is a tool for you to use with your child, and we have an agreement for you to sign before doing so. Just ask to check one out at the Children’s Desk.

By signing our form when checking out the iPad, you agree to the following: The iPad is free to Kimball Library users to borrow in-house.  Only adult residents over the age of 18 with a current library card in good standing will be allowed to borrow the iPad.  The iPad will be loaned out for one hour at a time, but time can be extended if nobody is waiting.  It must be used in the Children’s Room unless you have special permission.  Parental supervision is required at all times.  No downloads permitted.

Please also note that we have an iPad available at the Main Circ Desk for viewing downloadable magazines and more.  Be sure to check it out to use in the building.

SPECIAL HOURS: Due to the holiday season we will have some special hours in December.  Please be aware that on December 24^th (Christmas Eve) we will be OPEN from 10-2 only.  We will be CLOSED on December 25^th (Christmas Day). We will be OPEN December 31^st (New Year’s Eve) from 10-3 only.   We will be CLOSED on January 1^st. Overdrive Downloadable Books, the Libby App, Kanopy, and Hoopla are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.  

Happy holidays to the best patrons in the world!

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!