Kimball Library News 3/30/2020

By the time you read this press release you’ll realize that information posted prior has been changed just as the world has changed.  With the new directive from the Governor the hope of re-opening in April has now been changed to hopefully May.  STILL—overdues will not be charged during this time and you can still email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com if you are experiencing difficulty using any online services.  More decisions about our services will be rendered after the publication of this news.  Please refer to our website (for the most precise and current information regarding the Library).

THINKING OF YOU BOOKS: Thinking of You Books ~ Outside the Library entrance is a new treat.  Outside the ----a shelf of “Thinking of You Books.”

These books are offered freely to you during the time that we are closed. Please take and enjoy!

In exchange, we ask that you: Please not return these books. Do not place them in the book drop when you are finished reading. Do not donate them back to the library. Do not donate them once we resume taking future book donations.  Simply put, once you take it off the cart pay it forward, not back! Thank you and enjoy. We look forward to having you back in the library soon!

REGISTER FOR A TEMPORARY LIBRARY CARD: If you found yourself quarantined at home before you could sign up for a library card, fill out this form to receive a temporary library card number. At this time, this service is for Atkinson residents only.

Your library card number will allow you to access all our online resources including Hoopla, Overdrive, Universal Online Learning, Transparent Language Learning, and Kanopy. Between them all, we have more than enough resources to keep you sane, happy, and healthy during quarantine.

Any questions?  Email staff@kimballlibrary.com, we are here to help.

HOMESCHOOL HELP: Everyone may be feeling a little stuck right now. These are difficult times to navigate, and even harder to take on a role that you may have not been expecting, like a caregiver, teacher, or solo online explorer. Here are some resources that can help boost your homeschool curriculum, or expand your horizons while you’re stuck at home.  Browse the list below, but if you go to our website and the browse the article ‘HOMESCHOOL HELP’ you will be able to directly click on the link and be taken to the page for instant access.

Storyline Online (All your favorite celebrities read all your favorite picture books! Activity guides for both parents and teachers are included for every title.)

Storytime From Space (Astronauts host story time from outer space!)

KidLit TV (Music, crafts, activities, all based around books read aloud on the site)

Brightly (Story times for all ages all the way up to book discussion tips for teens!)

Imagineering In A Box (Disney Engineering Program designed for Kids in Gr 6-12)

Crash Course Online Learning (Offering different channels for all ages)

Authors Everywhere! (Published authors read chapters of their novels and offer writing and drawing prompts for kids and t/weens)

Lunch Doodle w/ Mo Willems (Author Mo Willems invites everyone into his studio to doodle together)

For Grown Ups:

Take An Online Course (500+ to choose from!)
Learn a Language (Look for the “KidSpeak” option for little ones to learn too!)

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, or Instagram to learn about more updates and resources to come.  We miss all our face-to-face interactions with our wonderful community, but safe practice says ‘see you online.’  We have upcoming events online as well that your or your children will be able to participate in.  See you there!

ITEMS ON HOLD: Don’t despair!  We will keep your item on hold for you for 3 business days after we re-open.  Disregard notices that you receive asking you to come pick them up now.

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!