Monday, September 5, 2022

Kimball Library News 9/4/22

There are two exciting virtual programs coming up that you will want to register for!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT WITH DR. RACHEL GELLER (ZOOM): Author Rachel S. Geller will deliver a presentation on Wednesday, September 14th from 6-7 PM based on her book, ‘Saving the World, One Cat at a Time: What I Know About Cats - And Why You Should Know It’, in this Zoom webinar.

Dubbed the "Cat Whisperer," Dr. Rachel Geller will explain common cat behavior problems encountered by owners, followed by a Q&A, so bring your questions for this expert's advice. Whether the cat in question is avoiding the litterbox, acting hostile toward another cat in the same household, having separation anxiety, or scratching the furniture, Dr. Geller has easy-to-implement solutions and answers based on her lifelong understanding of cats and their behavior. Dr. Geller will also offer advice on how to choose the perfect cat for your household and integrate your new cat successfully into your family.  

Dr. Geller is a certified Cat Behavior and Retention Specialist through the Humane Society and a certified Humane Education Specialist through the Academy of Prosocial Learning. She is currently a cat behaviorist/consultant for The Cat Connection, Here Today Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary and Baypath Humane Society, and provides cat behavior help both locally and throughout the country to her clients including cat owners and shelters.

Please note this is a virtual program that will take place via zoom. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.

INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM & YOU -- A BANNED BOOKS WEEK WEBINAR (ZOOM): Book bans are on the rise across the country. In this interactive webinar during Banned Books Week, you'll learn about why intellectual freedom is important and what you can do to support libraries, library workers, and free expression during these challenging times. Presented by Martin Garnar, PhD, director of the Amherst College Library, chair of the American Library Association's (ALA) Intellectual Freedom Committee, and editor of the 10th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual.

Please note this is a virtual program that will take place via zoom. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.

These above Zoom events are sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library and presented in collaboration with libraries throughout the Merrimack Valley and the Kimball Library.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION IS BACK: After a long pause due to Covid, the Evening Book Club is reforming! Join us at the Library on Tuesday, September 20th at 6 PM for an organizational meeting. We’ll discuss how members would like to structure the club and pick some titles. All are welcome!

KINDERGARTEN CLUB: This popular club is back for the fall on Mondays at 3:30 PM.

This class is designed to be highly engaging for kindergarten aged children. Just like a typical storytime, we will read some books, but we will also play games that will build on important skills such as listening, vocabulary, and socialization. We may even have an experiment or other STEAM activities.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make arrangements with Pick-up Patrol. (The Library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30.

NOTE: Parents MUST let the Library know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine OR if their child is not attending the class.

MORE INFOGo to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases and online services. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a staff person who would love to help you. We are open from 9:30 AM to 8 PM Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM on Friday and 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday.

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