Kimball Library News

Friday, June 24, 2016

Kimball Library News 6/20/16

What about those reluctant tween and teen readers? Have you considered graphic novels? Manga? Teen magazines? NEW to Kimball Library in magazines is Justine magazine. Justine covers teen fashion, style and beauty, celebrity news and more. Other teen magazines titles to consider include Mad, Seventeen, Batman and Robin, Superman, and J-14. We also have a myriad of titles in the children’s room including National Geographic Kids, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Young Rider, Ranger Rick, and many others. This is a perfect way to get your child to read without feeling overwhelmed. Stop by today with your kids and check some out.

HULA HOOPING with PINTO BELLA on Monday, July 18 @ 5-6pm (Ages 5-10) OR 6:30-7:30pm (Ages 10-19): To start off the program, Pinto Bella speaks about the emotional, physical, and social benefits of hula hooping, describes the different types of hula hoops and their purposes, gives a brief history of the hula hoop, and tells audiences about her own journey with the hoop. During programs for the youngest levels, Pinto starts the program by reading ‘Veda’s Victory’, a book by Allison Avalon about a shy girl learning to hula hoop and finding her place in the world. Pinto has a diverse collection of books about hula hooping for participants to look at before and after the program as well.

After some brief hula hooping instructions, demonstration, and a short performance of where Hoop Dance can take a performer, the group gets to try hula hooping themselves, while Pinto Bella walks around to give one on one instruction, trouble shooting, and help with new tricks. After the group has all had opportunities to play and hoop around, she takes some time for organized games that teach team work and communication with the hoop!

We’ll be meeting in the Kimball Library Courtyard. In case of inclement weather this event will be held at Atkinson Academy. Registration is required for both age groupings. Non-residents are welcome to sign-up.

FUN O-LYMPICS: GAME ON! Get ready for the silly, the ridiculous, the Fun-O-Lympics! Join us on Thursday, July 21^st, at 6:30pm as we play a variety of games that are a little out of the ordinary. Just to wet your whistle, think about throwing cheese curls onto a shower cap doused with shaving cream! The goal is to have fun with friends and enjoy these silly games. Register children entering kindergarten through grade 5 for friendly competition.

JULY BOOK DISCUSSIONS: The teens and tweens will discuss ‘The Running Dream’ by Wendelin Van Draanen on July 6^th at 6:30pm. ‘Night owl’ adults will discuss ‘Circling the Sun’ by Paula McClain on July 19^th at 6pm. ‘Lark’ adults will discuss ‘An Unsuitable Job for a Woman’ at 10:15am on July 27^th. All discussions are free and open to the public. Books may be obtained at the front desk.

FEATURED ARTIST: Nolan O’Connell is a New England artist who focuses on woodcut relief printmaking. Prints are created through the carving of wood blocks with various chisels and carving tools. By the time the print has been completed, the block has been destroyed by the process and no further prints can be printed. Come view his work on display through the summer and watch his print making process at: https://nolanoconnell.squarespace.com/current

HOLIDAY HOURS: We’ll be celebrating our freedom with you as the library will be closed on Monday, July 4^th. Enjoy your independence! Stock up accordingly.

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come. Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot and Instagram. Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Kimball Library News 6/13/16

Keep reading and keep registering for summer reading and all the accompanying activities! Children entering grades K-5 register for ‘On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!’ and tweens and teens entering grades 6-college register for ‘Get in the Game, READ’. Participation is made simple by receiving chances for prizes by visiting the library and checking items out.

MARBLE MAZE: This is a fun game to make using flexible straws and plenty of tape. You can create your own maze or use a pattern that we will have here for you. The bends in the straws make perfect corners for the marble to roll around. This is an activity just right for a summer night so come make one with us!

Please bring your creativity, a competitive spirit, and a shirt box with you on Monday, July 11^th, at 6:30pm. This is a summer reading event geared for children entering kindergarten through grade 5. Registration is required.

T/WEEN FRISBEE & PLAYSHOP with TODD BRODEUR: Two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur, educates, entertains and motivates his audience with captivating Frisbee shows and interactive playshops. He promotes staying active throughout your life by playing disc sports. He focuses on healthy lifestyles, creativity, flexibility and balance, all aimed at improving self-esteem and confidence. World Class Frisbee Shows and Playshops teaches the next generation new ways to learn Frisbee skills that increase hand-eye coordination and all will have fun and success while exercising.

Frisbee flipping has been part of American pop culture for over 50 years. Across the globe, the popularity of Frisbee sports has never been greater. Now you and your group can watch a master of the craft and also learn and improve your freestyle skills. This simple space age object will bring fun and excitement to any group or class. Students will be inspired to play more Frisbee, be active, be self-aware and continue to discover.

This event is for tweens (age 9 and up–or those entering grade 4 and up) on Wednesday, July 13^th, at Atkinson Academy. We encourage the adults of the youth to stay for the show and participate in the playshop. Please register all youth and adults who will be in attendance. This event is designated for tweens, teens, and adults only. This is a family event for the older ‘kids’.

***Register early to avoid disappointment. If you are an 'adult' please put 'adult' in the grade field. If you are 9-19, please list the grade you will ENTER in the fall.

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! LOCATION: ATKINSON ACADEMY (17 ACADEMY AVENUE)

PAPER BAG PRINCESS TEA: Sign up the fierce and the fancy for this tea on Thursday, July 14^th, at 6:30pm. Dress up in your finest princess attire and be prepared to daintily sip tea and fight to win the paper bag princess crown! Compete in dainty & rugged events as you enjoy the frills of a princess tea along with the challenge of a more feisty royal. Let the games begin! Registration is required for and limited to children entering kindergarten through grade 5.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We’ll be celebrating our freedom with you as the library will be closed on Monday, July 4^th. Enjoy your independence! Stock up accordingly.

Friday, June 10, 2016

Kimball Library News 6/6/16

The summer reading events keep happening! Keep reading and keep *registering! Children entering grades K-5 register for ‘On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!’ and tweens and teens entering grades 6-college register for ‘Get in the Game READ’. Participation is made simple by receiving chances for prizes by visiting the library and checking items out. It’s not too late to get started!

THE RUNNING DREAM: We combined the tween (grades 5-7) and teen (grades 8-12) book discussions in the summer for one awesome time of candy and chat on Wednesday, July 6^th, at 6:30pm. The summer reading theme is GET IN THE GAME, and this book exemplifies how to get back in the game. Register for the event and then pick up a copy of the book in the children's room or at the main desk so you can be ready to GET IN THE GAME. We have plenty of books waiting.

‘Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run? With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that's not enough for her now. She doesn't just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.’

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Get ready, get set, go! Ever wonder what games kids played before you were born? How about what your parents and grandparents did for fun? Travel back in time as we enjoy action games from the past. We'll have some good, clean fun and appreciate a BLAST FROM THE PAST!

*Summer reading events have a required registration. Register early to avoid disappointment. Please be kind to others and only register if you know you can come. Thank you!*

PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS: Sign up the littles for preschool summer camps. Each session is six weeks long. Register once and we’ll keep you on the roster.

Mondays starting July 11
try Mother Goose Summer Camp
(Ages 0-2) At 10:30am

Tuesdays starting July 5
try Bitty Books Summer Camp
(Ages 2-3) At 10:30am

Fridays starting July 8
Kiddie Lit Summer Camp
(Ages 3-6) At 10:30am

Kimball Library News 5/30/16

The Brown Bag Book Club (BBBC) and The Magic Tree House Book Club (MTHBC) will meet in June but will take a hiatus in July so you’ll have more time for all our summer reading activities. The BBBC will be reading and discussing ‘Room One’ by Andrew Clements on Monday, June 13^th, at 6:30pm. The MTHBC will be reading and discussing ‘Night of the Ninjas’ by Mary Pope Osborne on Thursday, June 16^th, at 4:30pm.

AND… the summer reading events keep happening! Keep reading and keep *registering!

T/WEEN ZUMBA WITH MICHELLE COLLINS: Hey t/weens-- get the boost you need to soar tomorrow. Let loose and begin your journey to a healthy future with ZUMBA and GET IN THE GAME with t/ween summer reading activities. Get in the groove and MOVE with your friends!

T/weens in grades 5 and up are invited to *register and come to the ultimate dance fitness party on Wednesday, June 29^th, at 6:30pm with instructor Michelle Collins. The first two registered t/weens get to choose an appropriate song for the evening.

Michelle is a certified ZUMBA, ZUMBA Kids and ZUMBA Kids Jr instructor with 3 years of ZUMBA experience and over 15 years of various dance training.

KIDS YOGA WITH JENIFER STUCKART FROM YOGAMATTERS: Children derive enormous benefits from yoga. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves according to research.

Jenifer Stuckart from YOGAMATTERS will lead two classes at the library for two age groupings. Choose a class on Thursday, June 30^th, at 1:15pm for ages 2-5, or choose a class at 2:15pm for ages 5-9. Kids need to wear comfortable clothing without buckles or zippers. Loose tees and sport shorts should do the trick. Bring along a water bottle and game on. *Registration is required for each session.

Jenifer is an instructor at Yogamatters Studio in Plaistow. She teaches kids yoga and will provide mats and ample fun!