Kimball Library News 9/13/24

 TAKE TIME TO STRETCH ~ Fridays, 9/20, 27 and 10/4 at 11 AM (Register for each class separately)

On Friday, September 20th join us for a 45-minute chair (or wall) stretch class where you will learn some basic stretches to help you get loose. Stretching can increase flexibility and improve the range of motion in your joints.

On Friday, September 27th join us for a 45-minute floor stretch class. Please bring a beach towel or yoga mat as we will get down on the floor to learn some fantastic stretches that you can then do at home.

On Friday, October 5th join us for a learn about massage tools class. Bring your hand-held massage tool and come learn about how various deep tissue massage guns and muscle massagers work. There will be a couple massage tools on hand as to try out.

About the Instructor: Elizabeth Gallien is a Licensed Massage Therapist who introduces and demonstrates ways to relieve neck, shoulders and back pain with stretching. Elizabeth states it is her professional mission to provide relief for adults with neck, shoulders, and back pain.

These classes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

INTRODUCTION TO ANTIQUE HAND FANS ~ Tuesday, 9/24 from 6 to 8 PM

French fans. Chinese fans. Japanese fans. American fans. Dance fans. Mechanical fans. Cigar fans. Trickster fans. Church fans. Are you interested in learning about the beautiful art of antique hand fans and their fascinating history? Come and view over 100 fans from the 18th century to the present from all around the world. Showcased will be fans made with bone, ivory, tortoiseshell, feathers, mother of pearl, celluloid, and modern.

Have a fan at home and want to know what it is, where it was made, or what it was made of? Bring it in for fan identification only. No value estimates will be given.

About the Presenter: Shelly J. Goncalves has been collecting antique hand fans for over 50 years. She is a member of the Fan Association of North America (FANA) and the Fan Circle International (FCI) where she was a former board member. Her favorite hand fans are made with mother of pearl.

This unique event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

STORIES AND FUN! ~ Preschool ages on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM

NEW on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM to approximately 1:45 PM we will be enjoying ‘Stories and Fun’. If your child is in a morning preschool or kindergarten class and can’t make our morning storytimes, don’t fret. We have a drop-in time just for you! Stories and accompanying rhymes, crafts, projects or games will be part of the fun. Meet some new caregivers and introduce your child to new friends.

Kimball Library News 8/23/24

 KIMBALL LIBRARY GOES TO ATKINSON DAY! Saturday, September 7th at Woodlock Park

Join the Kimball Library in the celebration of Atkinson Day! There will be a variety of fun activities throughout the day and evening at Woodlock Park, and between 12 and 2 PM there will be Professional Balloon Twisters sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library. Perhaps you'll see some special storybook characters from the Kimball Library as well if you come!

Celebrate our community with us!

For more information about the event in its entirety, visit atkinsonday.com.

REGISTER FOR RECURRING FALL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH at KIMBALL LIBRARY!
THIS MONTH’S FEATURE: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE

Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.

Mother Goose on the Loose incorporates nursery rhymes, music, and movement to aid in developing social, language & literacy skills, and strengthening bonds between caregiver and child. It is most beneficial when children experience the program on a weekly basis.

If you sign up, we consider you registered for multiple classes throughout the session. There will be 4 sessions per year, one for each season. Check the online calendar for specific dates. If you sign up for one class, it signs you up for the entire series. You may join mid-session.

Check the calendar icon link on the website for registration or details. Email Kathy Watson, Assistant Director/Youth Services Director for questions regarding this class at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com

TINY TALES FOR TINY TOTS: Preschool Storytimes starting Monday, 9/9/24

Mother Goose (Babies to Age 3): Mondays at 10:15 AM
Join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum.

Bitty Books (Ages 3-6): Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Join us for stories and crafts that follow a traditional storytime outline.

Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-4): Thursdays at 10:15 AM
Join us for one story and one fingerplay followed by some fun learning stations in the barn.

Refer to the online event calendar for more program and registration information.

DROP-IN PLAYTIMES: Playtimes starting Monday, 9/9/24

Preschool Playtime (Babies to age 3): Mondays at 11 AM
Join us after Mother Goose to play with some select toys in the Meeting Room, or pop into the Children’s Room to play with trains and Duplos.

Toddler Time (Ages 2.5 – 5): Thursdays at 11:30 AM
Sensory stations, kitchen set, train table, and Duplo table are available.

Think Outside the Box (Ages 3+) Fridays at 10 AM
We’ll have a variety of STEM toys out to work with.

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES! FALL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AGES

That’s right, the Children’s Room isn’t just for preschoolers! We have several programs for older children, including some just after school! Sign up the kids for these super fun classes now to reserve your spot.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make the necessary 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. Parents must let us know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine or if their child is not attending the class that day.

Elementary Explorers (Grades 1-3): Mondays at 3:30 PM
Elementary Explorers is back on a new day. If you love science, then this is the class for you. Each week, we will have a building challenge or an experiment, so get ready for some (occasionally messy) fun!

Choose Your Own Adventure (Grades K-5): Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Activities may include building challenges, easy experiments, crafts, and more!

Kindergarten Club (Ages 5-6): Thursdays at 3:30 PM
Kids ages 5-6 are invited to join us for this highly engaging program. With stories, games, crafts, and an experiment or two, you’re bound to have a great time!

Kimball Library News 8/15/24

 

FEATURED ARTIST: MARY ANN ELDRED: Artwork on Display in August 

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Mary Ann Eldred paintings during August and September. Mary Ann began painting in 1989.

Mary Ann Eldred’s work primarily focuses on the New England landscape, though she loves to work on still life’s and wildlife from time to time.

“Capturing the effect of light on either subject is a lovely challenge. All seasons, but especially spring and fall, provide me the opportunity to use the lush colors of the pastel medium to convey the beauty of New England. The unique and lovely quality of the light and the way it strikes the land here have always been an inspiration for me.”

On Monday, August 19th from 5 – 7 PM there will be a Meet the Artist reception. Feel free to stop by and view these lovely paintings and talk with Mary Ann.

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS ~ TIF FARMAKIS-DAY: Monday, August 26th at 1 PM  

Are you ready to try painting with acrylics? In this introductory class, learn the foundations of working with acrylics, a versatile medium, which can be used in thin layers like watercolors or in more opaque applications like oil paint. Using color, line, composition, texture and form, students will experiment with the many different ways to use the medium to create their own unique masterpiece!

Artist, Tiffany T. Farmakis-Day enjoys exploring a variety of mediums, both traditional and experimental. She teaches workshops at fine crafts studios, galleries, art institutes and more throughout New Hampshire.

Please stop by the front circulation desk to register. A $5.00 non-refundable materials fee is due at time of registration (Cash only please). This wonderful event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

LEAP INTO ACTION WITH SNOOPY THE RABBIT! (AGES 4-11): Wednesday, August 28th at 6 PM

Come meet Snoopy, the mini Rex rabbit! Snoopy loves to interact with new people and is looking forward to all of the pats. Feel how soft his fur is, feed him a treat (or maybe 2!) and participate in some fun bunny-themed activities.

Space is limited, so sign up on our website. www.kimballlibrary.com