Do you have plans for April school vacation week? If you are planning to be around, we have activities starting on Saturday the 24th through Friday the 30th. Take advantage of our free programs. Please look online or come pick up a brochure. A few of these programs are registration only so look and plan accordingly.
Saturday, April 24 @ 10:30am (ages 6 and up) 4th SATURDAY FLICKS: Family fun for everyone. Settle in for the movie of the month.
Monday, April 26 @ 1pm (grades K-5) SCAVENGER HUNT: Looking for something to do? Come try your luck at finding things around the library. We'll plant the clues, you do the rest. A prize awaits you for having fun and completing the job! Parents can also help.
Tuesday, April 27 @ 1pm (grades K-5) KIDS MOVIE: Why not watch the show together? And it's free!! Come to the show and bring a friend!
Wednesday, April 28 @ 1pm (grades K-5) OPEN CRAFTS: Try your luck at making something! Take a kit and finish it while you're here. Refreshments included while you work.
Thursday, April 29 @ 6:30pm (ages 3 & up) TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER: It's a sleep over at the library! Bring your teddy bear or a stuffed animal to story time and leave your teddy bear for a special sleep over. Your teddy bears will spend the night at the library and find out what happens when the lights go out! Don't forget to bring a blanket for your teddy bear to sleep with. Pick up your teddy bear in the morning and find out what kind of mischief the animals got into. Join your bears for donuts the next morning to see what adventures they had during the night. Children must be able to attend both dates. Registration required.
Thursday, April 29 @ 6:30pm (grades 5-12) WII TEENS & TWEENS: Come for an open time of Wii for grades 5 and up. Game selection includes Wii Play, Wii Sports, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Kart, and Wii Fit. All enthusiastic gamers are welcome. :) Bring your friends. They do not have to have a library card here.
Friday, April 30 @ 12:30pm (grades 1-5) WII PLAY ON VACATION: Come for an open time of Wii for grades 1 and up. Game selection includes Wii Play, Wii Sports, Mario Kart, and Wii Fit. Bring your friends. All well-behaved gamers are welcome. :)
Friday, April 30 @ 1pm (grades 2 and up) MONOPOLY GAME: Know how to play? Bring your game, a friend, and join us at Monopoly. Even parents are welcome to play! Prize is promised for the grand winner.
Friday, April 30 @ 6:30pm (ages 4-9) READ & FEED: Enjoy several stories to be followed by a snack. Pajama-wearing kids are welcome! Parents are invited to sit with non-experienced listeners or relax upstairs with a magazine, a newspaper, or to web surf. Take advantage of choosing your DVDs that won't be due back until Monday. Best of all, the kids will be 'read and fed' before bed!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Kimball Library News 3/30/10
It’s time! It’s time! It was weather-delayed, but it’s finally sailing time for ‘Traveling to Easter Island and Patagonia, Chile’ on Tuesday, April 13, 7:00pm-8:00pm. Best of all, you can do it from the comfort of the Kimball Library. Did you ever wonder why all those statues (moais) are on Easter Island or why it’s called the most remote place on Earth? Come to see and hear about what the mystery of Easter Island is all about. Diane Heer, Director of Kimball Library and traveler, will also share her pictures from Southern Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Get on board and get ready to soar. No registration is required and your guests are welcome.
It’s time! It’s time! It’s time for ‘The Home of the World’s WORST Weather!’ And yes, it’s worse than what we’ve had here lately. Eric Pinder, the New Hampshire writer for children and adults about science, nature and weather, will speak about the famous NH 'Worst Weather' place. Weather aficionados out there will enjoy stories from the Mount Washington Observatory where Eric Pinder lived and worked for seven years.
Mount Washington has the nickname 'home of the world's worst weather,' and he'll talk about what it's like for people and cats to live and work on the summit. He'll also share weather facts and jokes from personal experience, and from his children's book “Cat in the Clouds” and adult book, “Life at the Top.”
You can read Pinder's new essay about living in snow country in the January/February 2010 issue of New Hampshire Home magazine, and you can check out his website at www.ericpinder.com to learn even more about him. He'll also have his books available the evening of the presentation that’s taking place on Tuesday, April 20th, from 6:30-7:30pm, and he will sign them at our library. This program is geared for ages eight to adult. Please mark your calendars for this event.
It’s time! It’s time! It’s time for ‘The Home of the World’s WORST Weather!’ And yes, it’s worse than what we’ve had here lately. Eric Pinder, the New Hampshire writer for children and adults about science, nature and weather, will speak about the famous NH 'Worst Weather' place. Weather aficionados out there will enjoy stories from the Mount Washington Observatory where Eric Pinder lived and worked for seven years.
Mount Washington has the nickname 'home of the world's worst weather,' and he'll talk about what it's like for people and cats to live and work on the summit. He'll also share weather facts and jokes from personal experience, and from his children's book “Cat in the Clouds” and adult book, “Life at the Top.”
You can read Pinder's new essay about living in snow country in the January/February 2010 issue of New Hampshire Home magazine, and you can check out his website at www.ericpinder.com to learn even more about him. He'll also have his books available the evening of the presentation that’s taking place on Tuesday, April 20th, from 6:30-7:30pm, and he will sign them at our library. This program is geared for ages eight to adult. Please mark your calendars for this event.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Kimball Library News 3/16/10
In case you missed the memo, tweens and teens can add some fun and sense of community to their lives on Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. If you have questions regarding any of the teen programs, please take your queries to Kathy Watson, Teen Librarian. You may call the library at 362-5234 or email her directly at youngadult@kimballlibrary.com.
TWEENS Plugged IN (First Thursdays) ages 10 and up
We have Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and Mario Kart. We also are willing to use your Wii games with our console if they are age appropriate. Come in on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm for an open time of playing. Invite your friends and put the teen librarian to shame by challenging her to a game. PLUGGED IN is open to ages 10 and up. Try us out on April 1.
TEENS UNplugged (Second Thursdays) grades 6 and up
Join us here on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm to play party games, cards, or board games. We have a selection here, or you can bring something from home that you’ve been itching to play. UNPLUGGED is open to grades 6 and up. Bring your friends so we’ll have enough for the party games. We had a great time playing Balderdash in March. Try us out on April 8.
More TEEN INK – Writers Group (Third and Fourth Thursdays) ages 13 and up
Teen INK is a safe place for budding writers to flourish. Every third Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm we’ll gather to try some new techniques, work on whatever suits us (creative or required pieces), and hang out with other teens with this common interest. All teens ages 13 and up are welcome. This is a chance to practice your writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing from your peers. All teens ages 13 and up are welcome. This is not a gathering for experts; it is a haven for trying out your creativity. We play with words and have a great time. Try us out on April 15 and 22.
Travel much? Now is your time! If you like to travel inexpensively, then pull up a seat with us on Tuesday, April 13 at 7pm and prepare to explore the wonders of Easter Island and Patagoni, Chile. Did you ever wonder why all those statues (moais) are on Easter Island or why it’s called the most remote place on Earth? Come to see and hear what the mystery of Easter Island is all about. Diane Heer, Director of Kimball Library and traveler, will also share her pictures from Southern Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Book your ‘flight’ now on your datebook and prepare for take-off!
TWEENS Plugged IN (First Thursdays) ages 10 and up
We have Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, and Mario Kart. We also are willing to use your Wii games with our console if they are age appropriate. Come in on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30pm for an open time of playing. Invite your friends and put the teen librarian to shame by challenging her to a game. PLUGGED IN is open to ages 10 and up. Try us out on April 1.
TEENS UNplugged (Second Thursdays) grades 6 and up
Join us here on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm to play party games, cards, or board games. We have a selection here, or you can bring something from home that you’ve been itching to play. UNPLUGGED is open to grades 6 and up. Bring your friends so we’ll have enough for the party games. We had a great time playing Balderdash in March. Try us out on April 8.
More TEEN INK – Writers Group (Third and Fourth Thursdays) ages 13 and up
Teen INK is a safe place for budding writers to flourish. Every third Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm we’ll gather to try some new techniques, work on whatever suits us (creative or required pieces), and hang out with other teens with this common interest. All teens ages 13 and up are welcome. This is a chance to practice your writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing from your peers. All teens ages 13 and up are welcome. This is not a gathering for experts; it is a haven for trying out your creativity. We play with words and have a great time. Try us out on April 15 and 22.
Travel much? Now is your time! If you like to travel inexpensively, then pull up a seat with us on Tuesday, April 13 at 7pm and prepare to explore the wonders of Easter Island and Patagoni, Chile. Did you ever wonder why all those statues (moais) are on Easter Island or why it’s called the most remote place on Earth? Come to see and hear what the mystery of Easter Island is all about. Diane Heer, Director of Kimball Library and traveler, will also share her pictures from Southern Patagonia and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Book your ‘flight’ now on your datebook and prepare for take-off!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Kimball Library News 3/9/10
Don’t forget, we are the Saturday saviors for your kids ages 6 and up with our 4th Saturday flicks. Every fourth Saturday of the month, it is our goal to show a friendly film for most audiences. This month on March 27th at 10:30am we’ll be showing a newly released film on DVD that will run approximately 90 minutes. We’ll occupy your kids with a movie in our large meeting room while you shop, catch up on housework, fix the car, read a book -- or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Please send them with movie snacks and spill-proof beverages. Pillows are also welcome if they prefer to sprawl out rather than sit in chairs. You’ll smile all the way home! (Please note that we require waivers and registration for children ages 6-9.) Check on our online calendar for registration and movie title information.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Kimball Library News 3/2/10
Take your pick! In honor of the *Big Read* we are showing the classic film, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, in our large meeting room on two different dates and times. For you matinee folks, we are showing the movie on Thursday, March 11, at 1pm. For you night owls, we are showing the movie on Tuesday, March 16, at 6pm. “Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his brilliant performance as a Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in this film version of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel. The way in which it captures a time, a place, and above all, a mood, makes this film a masterpiece. The setting is a dusty Southern town during the Depression. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him – except Atticus Finch, the town’s most distinguished citizen. His compassionate defense costs him many friendships but earns him the respect and admiration of his two motherless children.” *The Big Read: NH Reads ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a project of the Center for the Book at the NH State Library. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.*
Here’s to calling all kids in grades 2 or 3 to a NEW book group that’s just for you sporting the name ‘The Brown Bag Book Club.’ Pick up a copy of the book of the month entitled “Tornado” by Betsy Byars at the Children’s Desk. On March 22nd at 5:30pm bring your dinner in a brown bag. We’ll provide the dessert and drinks and discuss the book until 6:30pm. Registration is required so go online to our website and visit the calendar page or sign up directly at the Children’s Desk. You’re a big kid now so you can be part of a book club. Be sure to spread the word to your friends.
Don't miss out on a special presentation by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephanie Hausman. She will discuss the role of defense lawyers in the criminal justice system taking the portrayal of Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as a jumping off point. The question of how perceptions of defense attorneys have changed will be discussed. This is another chance for you to take part in the Big Read connection. Stay connected at your local library.
Here’s to calling all kids in grades 2 or 3 to a NEW book group that’s just for you sporting the name ‘The Brown Bag Book Club.’ Pick up a copy of the book of the month entitled “Tornado” by Betsy Byars at the Children’s Desk. On March 22nd at 5:30pm bring your dinner in a brown bag. We’ll provide the dessert and drinks and discuss the book until 6:30pm. Registration is required so go online to our website and visit the calendar page or sign up directly at the Children’s Desk. You’re a big kid now so you can be part of a book club. Be sure to spread the word to your friends.
Don't miss out on a special presentation by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephanie Hausman. She will discuss the role of defense lawyers in the criminal justice system taking the portrayal of Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as a jumping off point. The question of how perceptions of defense attorneys have changed will be discussed. This is another chance for you to take part in the Big Read connection. Stay connected at your local library.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Kimball Library News 2/23/10
Think spring and beat the winter blues! Join our Folk Art Workshop and paint a ‘Welcome’ sign for your door sporting a bunny in the lavender. Friends of the Library are sponsoring a two-session class on Saturday, March 13 and March 20, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kimball Library. The cost of $25.00 includes instructions, sign and paint. Register at the library to pick up your sign, instructions on preparation and list of supplies to bring to class. For further information, call Carolyn Birr at (603) 362-5234 or Ellen Witherell at (603) 362-5655.
Thinking about spring cleaning? How many unfinished crafts or painting projects do you have hanging around the house? Procrastinate no more! Join the Thursday ‘painting and crafters’ determined to finish! You’ll find partners in crime on Thursdays from 10am to noon each week working on finishing paints or crafts. Come when you can and leave when you must, but do come.
March into Kimball Library and be part of the trend that libraries are the hopping places to be especially during low economic times. “Library Buddies” is one of the events that has been bursting at the seams for the past 3 years and thus is returning by popular demand. This crowd-pleasing event will be happening for 6 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays from 4-5pm beginning March 17th and ending on April 21st. Each week teens (youth in grades 6-12) will be assigned to little buddies (kindergarten age through grade 3). Library buddies will read or be read to (depending on desire and ability) for the first 30 minutes followed by puzzles, games, and/or craft activities. This is a great opportunity for the younger set to practice listening to books of their choice or for emerging readers to try out their skills on an older buddy. Need a buddy? Want to be a buddy? We need your children to participate and experience the joy of being a literary encourager or participant. You may register your little buddy online at our website, kimballlibrary.com, on the children’s calendar, call us, or drop in and personally speak to either Kathy Watson or Carolyn Birr. All interested big buddies must speak with Kathy directly and be committed to an early arrival time. Due to the high demand for this program, all little buddies must be registered and committed for all six weeks. Each year we book early and registration is limited.
Also, if you are a crafter in any shape or form, take part in the March for crafts! We have a myriad of possibilities in front of you. On Tuesdays from 10:30-noon the knitters gather and will welcome you, and on Thursdays the painters/crafters gather and will welcome you. Scrap bookers unite and meet on the 4th Wednesday from 6:15-7:45pm, while kid scrap bookers meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. On two Saturdays (the 13th and the 20th) a folk art workshop is available, and on the 1st Monday of the month from 11-12 the Craft Bunnies await you. Phew, is that all? Check out the March calendar online for details as it is packed full of things for you to do. Some of these activities require registration so be sure to sign up if necessary.
Feeling craft impaired? We have the Big Read activities going on throughout the month and there are numerous events to take part in that do not require any crafts. Please consider attending some or all of the following: several showings of the film “To Kill A Mockingbird,” a book discussion led by UNH Professor Emeritus of English, and a special presentation by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephanie Hausman. She will discuss the role of defense lawyers in the criminal justice system. Dates and times can be found online, in house, or in future articles so stay tuned as March is a hopping month at Kimball Library.
Thinking about spring cleaning? How many unfinished crafts or painting projects do you have hanging around the house? Procrastinate no more! Join the Thursday ‘painting and crafters’ determined to finish! You’ll find partners in crime on Thursdays from 10am to noon each week working on finishing paints or crafts. Come when you can and leave when you must, but do come.
March into Kimball Library and be part of the trend that libraries are the hopping places to be especially during low economic times. “Library Buddies” is one of the events that has been bursting at the seams for the past 3 years and thus is returning by popular demand. This crowd-pleasing event will be happening for 6 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays from 4-5pm beginning March 17th and ending on April 21st. Each week teens (youth in grades 6-12) will be assigned to little buddies (kindergarten age through grade 3). Library buddies will read or be read to (depending on desire and ability) for the first 30 minutes followed by puzzles, games, and/or craft activities. This is a great opportunity for the younger set to practice listening to books of their choice or for emerging readers to try out their skills on an older buddy. Need a buddy? Want to be a buddy? We need your children to participate and experience the joy of being a literary encourager or participant. You may register your little buddy online at our website, kimballlibrary.com, on the children’s calendar, call us, or drop in and personally speak to either Kathy Watson or Carolyn Birr. All interested big buddies must speak with Kathy directly and be committed to an early arrival time. Due to the high demand for this program, all little buddies must be registered and committed for all six weeks. Each year we book early and registration is limited.
Also, if you are a crafter in any shape or form, take part in the March for crafts! We have a myriad of possibilities in front of you. On Tuesdays from 10:30-noon the knitters gather and will welcome you, and on Thursdays the painters/crafters gather and will welcome you. Scrap bookers unite and meet on the 4th Wednesday from 6:15-7:45pm, while kid scrap bookers meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. On two Saturdays (the 13th and the 20th) a folk art workshop is available, and on the 1st Monday of the month from 11-12 the Craft Bunnies await you. Phew, is that all? Check out the March calendar online for details as it is packed full of things for you to do. Some of these activities require registration so be sure to sign up if necessary.
Feeling craft impaired? We have the Big Read activities going on throughout the month and there are numerous events to take part in that do not require any crafts. Please consider attending some or all of the following: several showings of the film “To Kill A Mockingbird,” a book discussion led by UNH Professor Emeritus of English, and a special presentation by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephanie Hausman. She will discuss the role of defense lawyers in the criminal justice system. Dates and times can be found online, in house, or in future articles so stay tuned as March is a hopping month at Kimball Library.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Kimball Library News 2/9/10
Just so you’ll know not ALL the fun programs are for kids, check this promotional advertisement out from library tech, Carol Scherer. “Do you have some photos you’d like to sort, organize, or put in a simple photo album? Are you working on a bona-fide scrapbook but don’t schedule the time to finish it? Whether you are just sticking your toe in the world of scrapbooking, a “scissor happy” expert, or someone who would just like to organize those old shoe boxes filled with photos, come try our monthly scrapbooking group. Library tech Carol Scherer will be giving very basic instruction, ideas and tips in an open ended style. Scrapbooking suggestions welcome!! Come between 6:15 and 6:30pm to set up for this one hour session. Cleanup will begin at 7:30pm. A supply list will be available at front desk and on the website. The library will supply small portion of tools and decorations.” First class is Wednesday, February 24th, from 6:15-7:30pm.
More fun for grades 4-5 is to be had at Junior Book Club which meets from 4-5pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. Books are available in the Children’s Room, and there is still plenty of time to register and read for this month’s club on Thursday, February 25. The title selected is Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse. Register online to join us for discussion and snacks.
And just in case you missed previous articles for fun programs for adults, please note that the ‘KnitWits’ meet every Tuesday from 10:30 to noon. Believe me, there is some real spinning of yarn going on in that room! Also, the ‘Keenagers’ meet on Fridays from 10:30-noon for some good-natured head-to-head competition in Wii Sports. I can testify personally that there is a lot of laughing going on in both of these groups. No registration is required—just drop in and make yourself part of the gang.
More fun for grades 4-5 is to be had at Junior Book Club which meets from 4-5pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. Books are available in the Children’s Room, and there is still plenty of time to register and read for this month’s club on Thursday, February 25. The title selected is Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse. Register online to join us for discussion and snacks.
And just in case you missed previous articles for fun programs for adults, please note that the ‘KnitWits’ meet every Tuesday from 10:30 to noon. Believe me, there is some real spinning of yarn going on in that room! Also, the ‘Keenagers’ meet on Fridays from 10:30-noon for some good-natured head-to-head competition in Wii Sports. I can testify personally that there is a lot of laughing going on in both of these groups. No registration is required—just drop in and make yourself part of the gang.
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