Wow. The summer reading program time of year flies by. As of this writing, there are over 350 tickets in the teen summer reading jar. Do you think they will make the teen librarian go blue with the necessary 600? As for the younger set, they have already read over 28,000 minutes! Woo-hoo! Here is your reminder that the absolute last day to record books, minutes, or submit raffle tickets is July 30. You still have time to earn prizes so ‘Go go go go go!’
A merry time for all ages is just around the corner as summer reading comes to close. We are excited to be hosting a ‘hoedown’ technically, but hootenanny is such a fun word that we are labeling it as such. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and join us for an old fashion “Hootenanny at the Kimball Library”. Get in the yee-haw groove and learn to square dance. We’ll have games such as a ‘Whoopie Pie Walk’ and more... Hotdogs with all the fixins will be served. The fun starts at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3. The first 50 kids will get a free cowboy hat! Mark the date now and dig out your bandanna. Spread the word by talkin’ because the library will be rockin’ from 5-8pm!
While you’re digging around for your hoedown attire, dig out the books you want to discard. Kimball Library accepts book donations year round, but twice a year we urge you to especially clear out what you no longer want and bring them in to us. The Fall Town-wide Yard Sale will be taking place on September 25 and we’d like to have a large selection for folks to peruse and purchase. These items take some time to be sorted through which is why we are asking for them this early. We accept books, music, and DVDs in good condition. Please be sure books are not moldy or damaged and that music and movies are playable the entire way through. We do not accept any magazines, text books, encyclopedias, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. When we receive your donation, we first sort through to see if we’d like to add any of the items to our collection. If we don’t add the item(s) to our collection, we then decide if it is to be sold or to be transferred to “Got Books.” Please take care to recycle your unwanted items by helping the environment and your local library. Donations can be received during open hours from Monday-Friday (10-8) and Saturday (10-3). If you have large amounts of materials, please call ahead so we can be sure to assist you.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Kimball Library News 7/6/10
Super Wii sports minded? Back by popular demand, we are offering ‘Wii Twilight’. Join us for bowling and/or other Wii sports on Friday, July 16, from 8-10pm. It will be both friendly and competitive. The regular Friday morning Wii crowd is looking for some night-life as well as some newcomers. Don’t hesitate to try it out, and don’t hesitate to sign up early as it is required.
Super interested in writing? On Thursday, July 15, at 6:30pm we'll make mini-zines. It's liquid lit night and we hope you’ll register to join us! On Thursday, July 22, at 6:30pm we’ll play with sidewalk chalk (or markers if it rains) and have root beer floats. MAKE WAVES teen summer readers, register and attend either of these programs, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Super hot? Then you will want to try ‘Super Cold!’ Amazing things happen when matter changes temperature! With the help of a Museum of Science educator and an intensely cold liquid, we will experience the remarkable changes of size, form, and behaviors that occur when a variety of objects and substances are SUPER-COOLED. This program is suited for children ages 7 and up and will take place on Monday, July 19, at 6:30pm. This is part of the summer reading program ‘Make A Splash-READ’ and is sponsored by the Friends and the Trustees of the Kimball Library.
Super dedicated? Volunteer training is being offered on Wednesday, July 21, from 6:30-8pm. If you'd like to be part of our volunteer staff, are in at least 11th grade and need community service hours, this is your night! You'll receive training to be sure this is what you want to do. If you accept the commitment to be a volunteer, you'll get regularly scheduled one hour weekly shifts, and you need to commit to serve until January 1, 2011. MAKE WAVES, register and attend, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Super interested in writing? On Thursday, July 15, at 6:30pm we'll make mini-zines. It's liquid lit night and we hope you’ll register to join us! On Thursday, July 22, at 6:30pm we’ll play with sidewalk chalk (or markers if it rains) and have root beer floats. MAKE WAVES teen summer readers, register and attend either of these programs, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Super hot? Then you will want to try ‘Super Cold!’ Amazing things happen when matter changes temperature! With the help of a Museum of Science educator and an intensely cold liquid, we will experience the remarkable changes of size, form, and behaviors that occur when a variety of objects and substances are SUPER-COOLED. This program is suited for children ages 7 and up and will take place on Monday, July 19, at 6:30pm. This is part of the summer reading program ‘Make A Splash-READ’ and is sponsored by the Friends and the Trustees of the Kimball Library.
Super dedicated? Volunteer training is being offered on Wednesday, July 21, from 6:30-8pm. If you'd like to be part of our volunteer staff, are in at least 11th grade and need community service hours, this is your night! You'll receive training to be sure this is what you want to do. If you accept the commitment to be a volunteer, you'll get regularly scheduled one hour weekly shifts, and you need to commit to serve until January 1, 2011. MAKE WAVES, register and attend, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Kimball Library News 6/29/10
Scratch, computer programming software created by MIT, is a fun and easy way for young animators to design and learn to animate! Using 'script blocks', which is the code to make your game animate, and 'Sprites', which are your characters, you can create ANYTHING with this awesome, cool software! What is even MORE cool is that YOU can participate in group sessions of Scratch at the library on Saturdays in July if you are entering grade 6 up through grade 12. Sessions will be held from 10:30am to 12pm. Find out more about Scratch by taking a peek on scratch.mit.edu. Our instructor is Wesley Clapp who is a middle school Scratch enthusiast. Registration is required and there are limited slots available. Please sign up individually for each session you'd like to attend.
For all ages we are showing an epic trilogy which will run on 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm until each film is finished which will be approximately 10pm. Save your Tuesdays and invite your friends. JULY 13: The Fellowship of the Ring, JULY 20: The Two Towers, JULY 27: The Return of the King. ***TEENS & TWEENS - MAKE WAVES, register and attend, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Also upcoming and exciting is Kokopelli, Southern New Hampshire's Flute Ensemble, coming to Kimball Library to entertain us for a summer's evening of music and relaxation. Come and kick back on the beautiful library patio on Thursday, July 15, from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to some lovely music by local musicians. Ice cream sundaes will be served. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place in the large library meeting room. We are fortunate to host his program which is being sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For all ages we are showing an epic trilogy which will run on 3 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm until each film is finished which will be approximately 10pm. Save your Tuesdays and invite your friends. JULY 13: The Fellowship of the Ring, JULY 20: The Two Towers, JULY 27: The Return of the King. ***TEENS & TWEENS - MAKE WAVES, register and attend, and you'll receive a raffle ticket toward the summer reading prize jar.
Also upcoming and exciting is Kokopelli, Southern New Hampshire's Flute Ensemble, coming to Kimball Library to entertain us for a summer's evening of music and relaxation. Come and kick back on the beautiful library patio on Thursday, July 15, from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to some lovely music by local musicians. Ice cream sundaes will be served. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place in the large library meeting room. We are fortunate to host his program which is being sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Kimball Library News 6/22/10
The teens have taken off in a valiant effort to make the teen librarian dye her hair blue! 60 registrations and 600 tickets in the summer reading jar was the goal by July 30th. As of the writing date of this article over 60 teens are currently registered and reading. Can they get 600 in the jar? Time, effort, and participation will tell. Just in case, the teen librarian has a hair appointment scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th. Janet Porter of Online Hair Salon will be donating her service of making the hair blue if the teens succeed.
A way for the teens to earn tickets for the jar is not only by reading, but also by registering in advance and then participating in teen programs. Opportunities on the horizon include upcoming book discussions (middle school grades will meet on July 7, high school grades on July 14) at 6:30pm to nosh and talk about ‘Island of the Aunts’ by Eva Ibbotson. On July 6 from 6:30-7:30pm there is time to make watercolor art cards for book recommendations for the teen area. Keep checking the online calendar to register in advance for programs.
Children need to come on Wednesday, July 7 at 4pm and ‘Make Waves!’ like the pirates. Try the school of fish questions and have 'cool' fish from the sea to eat. (That's what pirates would do!) It also will be fun making Popsicle stick boats. The official boat racing takes place July 21-Wed, at 4:00pm outside on the water! There will be prizes on the day of the racing.
Need a book or a movie for the weekend and you didn’t make it in during the week? Here is a reminder that we are open every Saturday during the year until 3pm so stop in and stock up. Upcoming is Monday, July 5, (Independence Day observed) and on that date we will be closed so you’ll get to keep movies taken out on Friday, July 2, until Tuesday, July 6. As always, we wish you a safe and pleasant holiday.
A way for the teens to earn tickets for the jar is not only by reading, but also by registering in advance and then participating in teen programs. Opportunities on the horizon include upcoming book discussions (middle school grades will meet on July 7, high school grades on July 14) at 6:30pm to nosh and talk about ‘Island of the Aunts’ by Eva Ibbotson. On July 6 from 6:30-7:30pm there is time to make watercolor art cards for book recommendations for the teen area. Keep checking the online calendar to register in advance for programs.
Children need to come on Wednesday, July 7 at 4pm and ‘Make Waves!’ like the pirates. Try the school of fish questions and have 'cool' fish from the sea to eat. (That's what pirates would do!) It also will be fun making Popsicle stick boats. The official boat racing takes place July 21-Wed, at 4:00pm outside on the water! There will be prizes on the day of the racing.
Need a book or a movie for the weekend and you didn’t make it in during the week? Here is a reminder that we are open every Saturday during the year until 3pm so stop in and stock up. Upcoming is Monday, July 5, (Independence Day observed) and on that date we will be closed so you’ll get to keep movies taken out on Friday, July 2, until Tuesday, July 6. As always, we wish you a safe and pleasant holiday.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Kimball Library News 6/15/10
Did you do your ‘homework’ and bring the kids and teens in to register for summer reading? It’s not too late, but don’t delay so they can get started on prizes.
All Thursdays and Fridays in the month of July have something for kids to look forward to. Each Thursday from 3:30-5pm a movie will be playing in the Children’s Room related to the ‘Make a Splash’ theme. On July 1 we’ll be starting the series off with “Shark Tale.” Likewise, on Fridays we are allowing children in grades 1-5 to ‘get wet’ with some Wii water games from 1-3pm. Kids can join us for a time of open play for water-related Wii games such as penguin slide, river balance bubble, wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising and canoeing.
Teen Thursdays continue in July as well from 6:30-7:30pm. Each week there is a different event and it all relates to the ‘Make Waves’ theme. On July 2 our Wii event will consist of water games from Wii Sports Resort (wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising, canoeing), and teens who are part of summer reading will receive a raffle ticket for registering and attending. It’s all part of the plot to make the teen librarian ‘go blue!’
Adults, don’t be left out of Wii fun and games. Every Friday from 10:30am to 12pm you’re welcome to join us for Wii Sports and/or Wii Sports Resort in the large meeting room. The ‘regulars’ welcome newcomers and will happily give instruction if you’ve never played before. Join in for good times at Kimball Library.
Need a book or a movie for the weekend and you didn’t make it in during the week? Here is a reminder that we are open every Saturday during the year including summers with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. We’re here on Saturdays until 3pm so stop in and stock up.
All Thursdays and Fridays in the month of July have something for kids to look forward to. Each Thursday from 3:30-5pm a movie will be playing in the Children’s Room related to the ‘Make a Splash’ theme. On July 1 we’ll be starting the series off with “Shark Tale.” Likewise, on Fridays we are allowing children in grades 1-5 to ‘get wet’ with some Wii water games from 1-3pm. Kids can join us for a time of open play for water-related Wii games such as penguin slide, river balance bubble, wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising and canoeing.
Teen Thursdays continue in July as well from 6:30-7:30pm. Each week there is a different event and it all relates to the ‘Make Waves’ theme. On July 2 our Wii event will consist of water games from Wii Sports Resort (wakeboarding, beach Frisbee, power cruising, canoeing), and teens who are part of summer reading will receive a raffle ticket for registering and attending. It’s all part of the plot to make the teen librarian ‘go blue!’
Adults, don’t be left out of Wii fun and games. Every Friday from 10:30am to 12pm you’re welcome to join us for Wii Sports and/or Wii Sports Resort in the large meeting room. The ‘regulars’ welcome newcomers and will happily give instruction if you’ve never played before. Join in for good times at Kimball Library.
Need a book or a movie for the weekend and you didn’t make it in during the week? Here is a reminder that we are open every Saturday during the year including summers with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. We’re here on Saturdays until 3pm so stop in and stock up.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Kimball Library News 6/8/10
MAKE A SPLASH (PreK-Grade 5) or MAKE WAVES (entering grade 6 and up), but do MAKE SUMMER READING a priority. Help your child ‘decide’ to register. We’ll do the wooing with prizes, blue hair challenges, raffles, crafts, games, book discussions, movies, and more. There is literally something for everyone if you help us with the initial commitment portion which involves a trip to Kimball Library. Registration begins on JUNE 17 and is ongoing, but the sooner your child registers the sooner we can reel them into making summer reading a real part of their summer. Join us in this team effort where everyone wins.
Kicking off summer reading with a bang is a ‘whale’ of a good time! Come get ‘eaten’ by a whale. A 60-foot finback whale is coming to Kimball Library on Tuesday, June 29, and will be here from 6-7pm. You'll be able to go inside and learn about these whales that are native to New England. They are the second-largest animals on earth. Our whale is from the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Portsmouth, NH, and it will definitely make ‘a splash’ or ‘waves’ for summer reading. This summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is geared toward grades one and up.
Kicking off summer reading with a bang is a ‘whale’ of a good time! Come get ‘eaten’ by a whale. A 60-foot finback whale is coming to Kimball Library on Tuesday, June 29, and will be here from 6-7pm. You'll be able to go inside and learn about these whales that are native to New England. They are the second-largest animals on earth. Our whale is from the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Portsmouth, NH, and it will definitely make ‘a splash’ or ‘waves’ for summer reading. This summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is geared toward grades one and up.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Kimball Library News 6/1/10
‘MAKE A SPLASH’ is the 2010 Summer Reading Program for kids in preschool through those entering grade 5. Registration begins on June 17 and continues with the program. Basic details that you need to know are that summer reading programs are free with activities for children of all ages. Register first at the library to receive your packet of material. You may keep track of all books on your computer or a computer at the library. We will give you a password when you register. Got questions? CALL: 362-5234 and ask for Carolyn Birr, Children’s Librarian, or email her at children@kimballlibrary.com
‘MAKE WAVES’ is the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program. ‘MAKE WAVES’ is open to Atkinson patrons entering grades 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2010). Register online beginning Thursday, June 17th, and then you need to come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and a $5 reading coupon. Use it to pay down your outstanding fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, we will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.
For each age appropriate item you read, turn in your reading ticket to a staff member with your name, telephone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, books on CD - it all counts as long as it is literature. If you complete all ten tickets, you can ask for another set of tickets. The last day to enter reading tickets for the raffle is July 30th.
If you read an item that is more than 200 pages, you may enter 2 coupons for that same book. Remember~ over 200 pages = double coupons. Participation raffle tickets are being offered for teens that have registered and stay for any teen programs. All events on the July calendar are eligible for tickets if you attend. For teens who take extra effort to record online as well as turn in tickets, you will be able to win extra prizes. The more you read and the more you participate, the better your odds of winning prizes. Last year over 30 teens won at least once.
When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the circulation desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, gift cards and more! You need not be present to win.
If at least 60 teens register and submit 600 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will highlight her ENTIRE HEAD ‘POOL BLUE.’ Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for MAKE WAVES. Got questions? CALL: 362-5234 and ask for Kathy Watson, Teen Librarian, or email her at youngadult@kimballlibrary.com
‘MAKE WAVES’ is the 2010 Teen Summer Reading Program. ‘MAKE WAVES’ is open to Atkinson patrons entering grades 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2010). Register online beginning Thursday, June 17th, and then you need to come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and a $5 reading coupon. Use it to pay down your outstanding fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, we will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.
For each age appropriate item you read, turn in your reading ticket to a staff member with your name, telephone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, books on CD - it all counts as long as it is literature. If you complete all ten tickets, you can ask for another set of tickets. The last day to enter reading tickets for the raffle is July 30th.
If you read an item that is more than 200 pages, you may enter 2 coupons for that same book. Remember~ over 200 pages = double coupons. Participation raffle tickets are being offered for teens that have registered and stay for any teen programs. All events on the July calendar are eligible for tickets if you attend. For teens who take extra effort to record online as well as turn in tickets, you will be able to win extra prizes. The more you read and the more you participate, the better your odds of winning prizes. Last year over 30 teens won at least once.
When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the circulation desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, gift cards and more! You need not be present to win.
If at least 60 teens register and submit 600 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will highlight her ENTIRE HEAD ‘POOL BLUE.’ Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for MAKE WAVES. Got questions? CALL: 362-5234 and ask for Kathy Watson, Teen Librarian, or email her at youngadult@kimballlibrary.com
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