Kimball Library News 3/16/2020

Please note the following have either been cancelled or postponed: Morning book discussion for March has been cancelled, March Friends meeting is cancelled, Meet the Director scheduled for March 24^th will be held at a later date, Researching Your Family Tree postponed to a later date, and book donations are not being accepted until after April 15^th.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

MONEY SMART WEEK: Money Smart Week runs from April 4 – 11, 2020. Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

Join us early on: Thursday, April 2, 2020 for Maximizing Social Security and Investing For Retirement from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  Check out our other resources on display regarding Personal Finance.

DOWNLOAD AND STREAM: With the touch of a few buttons and a Kimball Library card in good standing, you can get free movies, books, audiobooks, and music from some of our services without ever leaving your house! If you have not already tried any or all of these, now is the time.

Hoopla: Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.

Overdrive or the Libby App:  Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?

You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand. Get the app for your phone or tablet!

Kanopy: Kanopy is a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. They partner with public libraries to bring you an ad-free experience that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phones, tablets and online.

TECHNOLOGY HELP: Tech THIS out!  If you have an e-reader or gadget that you want to learn how to use with free downloadable books, then we can help you.  You can have a brief lesson here called “Turn it On!” on your tech toy (Kindle, iPad, iPod, cell phone or another device compatible with Overdrive/Libby App) and learn how to put a free library e-book on it.  This is a basic tutorial for newbies.

Are you looking for some place to get help and to learn more about your device(s)? Get troubleshooting assistance, learn how to use your device(s), and discover the latest library apps, news, and online services!

Please register for an appointment.   Do you have questions regarding what you should bring?  Ask for Kathy Watson (tech toy technician) at (603) 362-5234.  (These tutorials are for resident card holders in good standing only, please.) Think of some times that suit you then email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com and Kathy will attempt to give you a unique appointment time or call the library and they will reach out to her for you.

Brief tutorials are also available for basic computer instructions such as setting up email, social media, etc.  We also can teach you how to use Hoopla or Kanopy. When you register for a lesson please indicate your need.  You also need to know your passwords depending on your device and the service you are learning.

HOT SPOTS: They are hot! They are Hotspots! You may not know that we currently own three 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 for a 1-week period. Overdue fines are $5 per day.

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!

MUSEUM PASSES:  The Boston Aquarium is no longer open until April 4, 2020 at the earliest.  Please check directly with a museum before visiting as their opening and closing schedule may have changed. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to register for events on the ‘calendar icon’ 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!