Practice makes perfect! If your kids are heading back to school and haven’t had a lot of practice wearing face coverings, then consider a stop at the library a good place to start. We are proud to say that we’ve had visits from youth ages 3 and up all wearing masks, and the more often they visit the better they get at not even touching their masks. We are here to provide support and cheer your children on in any way we can. (Please note that all persons entering the library ages 3 and up are expected to wear a face covering over their noses.) Children under age 3 are exempt.
HERDING HOMEWORK: Do you or do your children need a little 'herding' to get homework completed? A librarian is available to guide you or them. We make no promises as far as tutoring skills, but we will assist in keeping youth on task and answering any questions we can. Sign up for a 30-minute Zoom slot. We are here to herd your homework!
Reserve this time slot to come into the library with your homework. A librarian will be available to help you with your assignment if you need guidance, but you are welcome to reserve the space as a quiet spot to work, too. Space is limited.
Both of the above options are available on Tuesday afternoons between 2:30 and 4:30. Visit the online calendar for registration options for either Zoom herding help or in-person.
GIRLS WHO CODE: Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that teaches girls computer science and programming concepts. Kimball Girls Who Code Club is being run by certified Girls Who Code instructors Pam Livingston, Ellie Linehan, and Kathy Watson. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
Last year's Kimball Library ‘Girls Who Code’ created an app on Thunkable. The opportunities are endless for learning and bonding. This is a weekly commitment barring vacation weeks and holidays until May.
We will plan to meet in the meeting room (to the right of the main entrance). To maintain safe social distancing, capacity will be capped at 8 participants. Masks are required.
SEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY: Looking for a Fall hobby? What about researching your family history? Kimball Library patrons have access 24/7 to Ancestry and HeritageQuest. These free databases include biographical sources, newspapers, immigration/passenger manifests and more. Normally research must be done inside the library however access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely. This courtesy from ProQuest and its partner Ancestry will be available until December 31, 2020.
Access is easy with your library card in hand. During this temporarily access time, go to the Kimball Library website, click on the logo that says Library Catalog (icon is a black book), log into your account with your library card number and password. Once logged in Ancestry and HeritageQuest will be on the sidebar. Click one of the logos and then let the searching begin. Need help accessing Ancestry or HeritageQuest just give us a call and we will help you out.
READ TO THE LISTENING FAIRY: The Listening Fairy was open all summer and was so delighted to hear kids read that she is extending her visit throughout the entire fall season. You may ‘Zoom’ in and read to her on Wednesdays starting at 10:30 AM. Registration is required.
This is the perfect opportunity for reluctant readers, emergent readers, or readers who just like someone NEW to listen to them! Choose what your children will feel successful with. They will receive lots of encouragement.
Once you register with the Listening Fairy, you'll be sent a ZOOM link, so the fairy can listen to you read. Please choose a maximum of 5-10 minutes worth of reading. If the fairy has a light schedule, you may even get to read a second selection.
STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources.
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! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.
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