Paul Wainwright is a photographer based in Atkinson, NH, who works in a traditional manner utilizing sheet film, a large-format camera and silver gelatin printing. He is a mostly self-taught photographer who brings to his images an eye for space and light, subtle details, and an appreciation of history. Wainwright has been making black & white photographs for more than 45 years. We at Kimball Library are proud to host a reception of Mr. Wainwright’s collection in our large meeting room on Thursday, October 1, from 6-8pm.
Wainwright’s first book, The Colonial Meetinghouses of New England, will be published in early 2010 with support from the NH State Council on the Arts, Mass Humanities, and the NH Charitable Foundation. His current endeavor is to produce and tour a major traveling exhibition of this work. New England’s colonial meetinghouses embody many of our nation’s ideals such as participatory government and freedom of religion, yet are not well known. Through his photography, Wainwright aims to bring to a wide audience the rich heritage and artistic beauty of these milestones of our heritage. The Colonial Meetinghouse project will be featured in the November/December edition of Yankee Magazine. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the reception.
Also, don’t miss your opportunity to drop in on Saturday, September 26 from 8am-3pm for our Book, Bake, and Flea Sale. This is a great day to see friends from town and collect some items at an advantageous price as well. Bargain shoppers and browsers will enjoy a chance to look leisurely through our numerous sale books, bump into some familiar faces, and pick up some delectable goodies en route. Make it a priority to take home some delicious baked goods, flea market items, as well as stocking up on some good value books, CDs, audio books, or DVDs. Come early for the best selection! If you would like to donate books for this event, please drop them off at the library on Thursday, September 24th until 8pm or Friday, September 25th by 3pm. We’ll be here rain or shine, so follow the signs to Kimball Library in Atkinson where old-fashioned values are never out of style.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Kimball Library News 9/11/09
Did you know that it’s possible to take books with you virtually anywhere? That you can even whistle while you physically work while you’re taken spellbound to another land? All you need is an MP3 player or an Ipod along with a library card and you have access to hundreds of audio book downloads from NH Downloadable Audio Books right off the www.kimballlibrary.com website. You can easily transport novels to your device and then you’re set to listen while you vacuum, take a brisk walk, travel on an airplane, or relax on the veranda. The website is excellent in the fact that it gives you easy step-by-step directions on how to download. We have yet to have a call from anyone who has actually attempted and not been successful. You’ll be surprised as to the variety of titles and genres. All you need to access these digital materials is a valid library card, internet access , a computer or device that meets the system requirements for the type(s) of digital materials you wish to check out, and free software for the computer or device on which you wish to use the materials available at this site. Check it out!
Hawke is a wonderful 7 year-old Labrador retriever who lives in Plaistow with her family and sister and brother Labs. Come meet Hawke, and her owner Barb, on Wednesday, September 16, from 4-5pm in the Children’s Room and learn more about dogs. Barb will talk about caring for her animals. Some of the topics may be how much food and water they should have, walking and brushing them, dog safety, and more. There is a lot to learn when you have a pet and this program would be fun and educational for pet owners and non-pet owners alike. Hawke is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Hawke has a history here and loves visiting with new and experienced readers, and she really enjoys her trip to Kimball Library. Come meet her and see.
Let's all make the winter a warmer time for lots of children in need. Please bring the little ones to “A Warm and Fuzzy Night” on Friday, September 25 from 6:30-7:30pm. This story night is sponsored by The NH Federation of Garden Clubs and the Kimball Library. There will be special readers and The Atkinson Garden Club will bring great cookies just for the program. Cold winter nights will soon be here! Please help children in our state stay warm and also learn about nature. Come to our story night and please bring along: a pair of warm children's pajamas (they must be new, warm, and flame retardant, all sizes will do), and/or a new nature or gardening children's book, paperback or hardcover, all age ranges. Please come in your PJs with your favorite stuffed animal. Please for admission to this program: BRING THE NEW PJS OR BOOK WITH YOU. If you would like to learn more about the Pajama Program you may go to their web site at www.pajamaprogram.org.
Hawke is a wonderful 7 year-old Labrador retriever who lives in Plaistow with her family and sister and brother Labs. Come meet Hawke, and her owner Barb, on Wednesday, September 16, from 4-5pm in the Children’s Room and learn more about dogs. Barb will talk about caring for her animals. Some of the topics may be how much food and water they should have, walking and brushing them, dog safety, and more. There is a lot to learn when you have a pet and this program would be fun and educational for pet owners and non-pet owners alike. Hawke is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Hawke has a history here and loves visiting with new and experienced readers, and she really enjoys her trip to Kimball Library. Come meet her and see.
Let's all make the winter a warmer time for lots of children in need. Please bring the little ones to “A Warm and Fuzzy Night” on Friday, September 25 from 6:30-7:30pm. This story night is sponsored by The NH Federation of Garden Clubs and the Kimball Library. There will be special readers and The Atkinson Garden Club will bring great cookies just for the program. Cold winter nights will soon be here! Please help children in our state stay warm and also learn about nature. Come to our story night and please bring along: a pair of warm children's pajamas (they must be new, warm, and flame retardant, all sizes will do), and/or a new nature or gardening children's book, paperback or hardcover, all age ranges. Please come in your PJs with your favorite stuffed animal. Please for admission to this program: BRING THE NEW PJS OR BOOK WITH YOU. If you would like to learn more about the Pajama Program you may go to their web site at www.pajamaprogram.org.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Kimball Library News 09/01/09
Want to delve into a DaVinci Code caper? Feel like discovering the “hidden meanings” in well known paintings? If you’d like to test your art history “savvy”, check out the Kimball Library’s “Great American Art Caper”. For the month of September, Kimball Library will be showcasing famous American art adorning the library walls. View 18th, 19th, and 20th century artwork, probe for further information, find the hidden pictures (if you can find them…), answer key questions and show us your skills! All “Dan Brown”esque patrons can apply. Answers to the questions can be dropped in our official “answer jars”…and yes…there will be prizes!! A first, second, and third place winner will be picked at the end of September. So show us your knowledge of Historical American Art! This commercial presentation was brought to you by Carol Scherer, our resident in-house artist.
Is it your time to learn later and live greater? On Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30pm you’ll have opportunity to listen to Pelham, NH author, Nancy Merz Nordstrom, present a program based on her book “Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your 'After-50' Years. This is a book that will introduce people over 50 to the ideas and benefits of lifelong learning. It will challenge them to become involved in meaningful new avenues of productivity: educational programs, travel, community service and more. Nordstrom emphasizes learning for the sheer joy of learning and to stay mentally and physically active. She’ll tell us that her guidebook is “for transforming the after-work years into a richly satisfying period of personal growth and social involvement.” The program is sponsored by The Friends of the Kimball Library and is free and open to the public of all ages. It’s not too early to get proactive regarding the September years.
Is it your time to learn later and live greater? On Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30pm you’ll have opportunity to listen to Pelham, NH author, Nancy Merz Nordstrom, present a program based on her book “Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your 'After-50' Years. This is a book that will introduce people over 50 to the ideas and benefits of lifelong learning. It will challenge them to become involved in meaningful new avenues of productivity: educational programs, travel, community service and more. Nordstrom emphasizes learning for the sheer joy of learning and to stay mentally and physically active. She’ll tell us that her guidebook is “for transforming the after-work years into a richly satisfying period of personal growth and social involvement.” The program is sponsored by The Friends of the Kimball Library and is free and open to the public of all ages. It’s not too early to get proactive regarding the September years.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Kimball Library News 8/18/09
Summer reading is now officially closed, but what a time we had! Over 200 kids and teens registered for the respective programs for their age group. Nearly every day programs were offered and taken advantage of. Youth participated in various activities such as making glittery star mobiles, playing candy bar BINGO, backyard water games, breakfast with a scavenger hunt, pizza and pages, a cutthroat Mario Kart tournament, kid flicks, Wii open play, crazy pebble pets, photos with the teen librarian sporting her new purple hair and much more. We are hibernating from the excitement, but continue to check our online calendar for our upcoming fall schedule.
The children’s librarian (Carolyn Birr) and the teen librarian (Kathy Watson) seize this opportunity to thank the generosity of our wonderful summer reading sponsors. Without them, we wouldn’t have the great prizes we had this year to offer. Many many thanks go to: The ever faithful ‘Friends of Kimball Library’, Canobie Lake Park (Salem), Water Country (Portsmouth), Chunky’s Cinema Pub, Victorian Park (Salem), Online Hair Salon (Atkinson), Park Place Lanes (Windham), Story Land (Glen), Hannaford’s (Hampstead). Please join us in offering thanks for their contributions so the kids could win such fun items. Additional prizes were gifted to us by several individuals. It takes a village to raise a successful summer reading program.
On the road again? Fred MacDonald, Atkinson resident, has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend (please note the library will be closed September 5-7) come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd discussing his license plates from the USA and around the world. Please cease your travels to stop in and hear about Fred’s travels from 7-8pm.
The children’s librarian (Carolyn Birr) and the teen librarian (Kathy Watson) seize this opportunity to thank the generosity of our wonderful summer reading sponsors. Without them, we wouldn’t have the great prizes we had this year to offer. Many many thanks go to: The ever faithful ‘Friends of Kimball Library’, Canobie Lake Park (Salem), Water Country (Portsmouth), Chunky’s Cinema Pub, Victorian Park (Salem), Online Hair Salon (Atkinson), Park Place Lanes (Windham), Story Land (Glen), Hannaford’s (Hampstead). Please join us in offering thanks for their contributions so the kids could win such fun items. Additional prizes were gifted to us by several individuals. It takes a village to raise a successful summer reading program.
On the road again? Fred MacDonald, Atkinson resident, has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend (please note the library will be closed September 5-7) come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd discussing his license plates from the USA and around the world. Please cease your travels to stop in and hear about Fred’s travels from 7-8pm.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Kimball Library News 8/11/09
THEY DID IT! The teens read more than 500 items and the teen librarian has an appointment (courtesy of Janet Porter of Online Hair Salon) for Thursday, August 13th. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes. Wee purple prizes will be handed out to those who take the time to drop in for photos. Congratulations TR2 teens, you proved you are NUMBER ONE!
Where have you been? Where are you heading? Fred MacDonald has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend, come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. It will be available for viewing starting on August 10th in the main lobby. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd regarding these treasures. Keep reading weekly for more details on that and other Kimball Library happenings that will be coming up in the fall.
Where have you been? Where are you heading? Fred MacDonald has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend, come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. It will be available for viewing starting on August 10th in the main lobby. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd regarding these treasures. Keep reading weekly for more details on that and other Kimball Library happenings that will be coming up in the fall.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Kimball Library News 7/28/09
If you participated in summer reading (Summertime and the Reading is Easy OR Tr2 ‘Teens Read, Too!’) then you are invited to the ‘Make Your Own Sundae’ Closing Program on Friday, August 7, at 1pm. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger participants will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE! (As for the raffle, you need not be present to win.)
Take advantage of a photo opportunity with the teen librarian IF… the registered TR2 readers have 500 reading tickets in the jar by August 7. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes or highlights IF the goal has been met. Small purple prizes will be handed out to those who drop in for photos. Remember, this is all contingent upon the goal amount read so keep reading and deposit your tickets before August 7!
Please be aware of our mission: “The Kimball Library is dedicated to the common good by serving the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the Atkinson community and by encouraging its patrons in the lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth. The library will be responsive to the needs of its diverse users, advocate and support the use of appropriate technology, build an excellent collection, commit itself to the highest ideals of library service and the principles of intellectual freedom and provide a welcoming meeting place for the community.”
Take advantage of a photo opportunity with the teen librarian IF… the registered TR2 readers have 500 reading tickets in the jar by August 7. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes or highlights IF the goal has been met. Small purple prizes will be handed out to those who drop in for photos. Remember, this is all contingent upon the goal amount read so keep reading and deposit your tickets before August 7!
Please be aware of our mission: “The Kimball Library is dedicated to the common good by serving the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the Atkinson community and by encouraging its patrons in the lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth. The library will be responsive to the needs of its diverse users, advocate and support the use of appropriate technology, build an excellent collection, commit itself to the highest ideals of library service and the principles of intellectual freedom and provide a welcoming meeting place for the community.”
Kimball Library News 7/22/09
Who is Erin Lang? Erin Lang is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, and she has just completed the recording of her first full length album ‘You Are Found.’ She is from a creative and musical background having grown up in Montreal, Canada the daughter of a puppeteer mother and rock bass player father for ‘April Wine.’
With its quirky mix of accordions and ukuleles and effected guitar, Erin Lang's live performances have touched the hearts of toddlers through seniors. We at Kimball Library are most fortunate to have the company of Ms. Lang on Friday, July 31, beginning at 6:30pm. Pack up the twos, the teens, the seniors and the in-betweens to be tickled from the inside out with music and song. Mark the date and come on in. You’ll be whistling and toe-tapping on the way out.
More noteworthy summer reading activities, the continuing saga…
PINOCCHIO: A live theatre presentation. 'Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine. Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio's mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption. Through this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.’ Presented by the Hampstead Stage Company, Center Barnstead, NH.
Tuesday, August 4, from 1-2pm (geared for Grades K-8)
MARIO KART TOURNEMENT: Register to play and win. Points will be awarded for each race. Get your Mario pals to register, too. Prizes for the top dogs!
Tuesday, August 4, from 6-8pm (Grades 6 and up only)
SRP Make Your Own Sundaes: All-inclusive registered participants (Kids and TR2 Closing Program)
Hooray! Summer reading comes to a close with ice cream sundaes. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger set will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE!
Friday, Aug 7, 1:00-2:15pm (All registered SRP participants)
With its quirky mix of accordions and ukuleles and effected guitar, Erin Lang's live performances have touched the hearts of toddlers through seniors. We at Kimball Library are most fortunate to have the company of Ms. Lang on Friday, July 31, beginning at 6:30pm. Pack up the twos, the teens, the seniors and the in-betweens to be tickled from the inside out with music and song. Mark the date and come on in. You’ll be whistling and toe-tapping on the way out.
More noteworthy summer reading activities, the continuing saga…
PINOCCHIO: A live theatre presentation. 'Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine. Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio's mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption. Through this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.’ Presented by the Hampstead Stage Company, Center Barnstead, NH.
Tuesday, August 4, from 1-2pm (geared for Grades K-8)
MARIO KART TOURNEMENT: Register to play and win. Points will be awarded for each race. Get your Mario pals to register, too. Prizes for the top dogs!
Tuesday, August 4, from 6-8pm (Grades 6 and up only)
SRP Make Your Own Sundaes: All-inclusive registered participants (Kids and TR2 Closing Program)
Hooray! Summer reading comes to a close with ice cream sundaes. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger set will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE!
Friday, Aug 7, 1:00-2:15pm (All registered SRP participants)
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