Kimball Library News 7/31/17

The USS Constitution was in dry dock for the past two years and it was just floated again this past week.  Here at Kimball Library we now have passes to the USS Constitution Museum available!

Only yards away from “Old Ironsides,” the Museum is a “must see” for everyone visiting Boston, where interactive galleries take adults, families and children of all ages on a 200-year voyage.

You can learn how a wooden hull helped earn the nickname Old Ironsides.  Discover how “Old Ironsides” has remained undefeated since being launched in 1797.  Find out how school children contributed pennies to help save “Old Ironsides.”  See how sailors ate a diet of hardtack and grog, and climbed masts 200 feet in the air.  There is much to discover!

The USS Constitution Museum reaches out to all Americans with the story of one of our country’s most cherished icons.  Jump on our website or give us a call to reserve a pass to this museum or many of our museum passes such as Strawbery Banke, Currier Museum of Art, Imagine That!, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John F. Kennedy, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Seacoast Science Center, Zoo New England, or the New England Aquarium (available September to June only.)  Each pass is unique—give us a call or jump on the website to reserve or ask for details.

COOKOUT, ICE CREAM, & CONCERT: The Timberlane Community Band is a volunteer 50-piece adult concert band. They perform at various indoor and outdoor venues in the greater area. Samples of the their repertoire include ‘The Star Spangled Banner,” ‘American Fanfare,” ‘American Flourish,” ‘Armed Forces,” ‘Gershwin Tribute to Love,” ‘Grease,” ‘Liberty Bell,” ‘Medal of Valor,” ‘Pinball Wizard,” ‘Star Wars,” and ‘Stars and Stripes Forever.”

Please join us on Thursday, August 8^th, for a myriad of fun.  Note the schedule as follows:  4:30-5:30 Cookout ~ $5.00 for a burger or hot dog, chips and a drink! PROCEEDS BENEFIT ELDER SERVICES.  5:30-6:00 ~The Atkinson Recreation will be offering free ice cream sundaes.  Concert starts @ 6:00. Bring a lawn chair and blanket as outdoor seating is limited.

*This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Recreation, Atkinson Elder Services and the Atkinson Lions Club.

MORE SWEET SUMMER SOUNDS:  The Volare Jazz Band (AKA Timberlane Community Big Band) is group of musicians from the Timberlane Community Band. They perform a repertoire of big band tunes from yesterday and today with a modern, jazzy, swinging edge.

Bring a blanket, lawn chair and enjoy the music with us on Thursday, August 17^th at 6pm!.

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.

Kimball Library Library News 7/24/17

Visit our meeting room and see the latest photography exhibit from local artist, Chris Fazzio.

Chris Fazzio has been a resident of southern New Hampshire for over ten years, living in Hampstead and now in Atkinson.  He spent his childhood living in Haverhill, MA and spent summers at his family's lake house in Barnstead, NH.  He is an outdoor enthusiast who loves to hike, kayak, mountain bike, rock climb, and bird watch.  Through his photography, he is able to share his vision of the simplicity of nature and his appreciation for rustic and classical New England scenes.

Chris is a graduate of Merrimack College.  He has been studying Chinese martial arts for almost 30 years and has been teaching Kung Fu and self-defense to children and adults for over 25 years. When he is not teaching or taking photos, he enjoys his twin boys, cooking, a good book, and exploring nature with his family.

Chris has 25 pieces of photography on display and for sale through the end of August.  A portion of the proceeds from any sale will be donated to the library.  Don’t miss it!

A CHILD’S COLONIAL EVENING: Children entering kindergarten through grade 5 in the fall of 2017 are invited to have a fun and 'proper' evening with Goodwife 'Goody” Mary Hale on Tuesday, August 8^th at 6:30 PM. She will instruct the children at her Dame School on how to write with a quill pen. You'll make a bit of butter to have with our complete tea. The evening will end outside with the playing of colonial games: hoop rolling, balls and cups, whirly gigs, Graces, and maybe even marbles!

Costumes will be provided or go all out and wear your own.

Registration is required through the Kimball Library event calendar or call 603.365.5234 and ask us to do it for you.

This proper evening event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society & Kimball Library.

AUGUST TUESDAY AFTERNOON FILMS: Join us on August 8^th for ‘Norman’ and on August 15^th for ‘The Eagle Huntress’.  Movies start promptly at 1pm and popcorn will be served.

THE HISTORY OF ATKINSON: Plan to attend the Steven Lewis presentation 'Atkinson - Then and Now' at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 3rd at the Kimball Library.  Stories concerning Atkinson will delight listeners who attend the event.  And who knows, your house, land or ancestors may be involved! Come learn, discover, and be educated as to the history of our gem of a town.

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society in support of Atkinson's 250th Anniversary! Refreshments will be served. Please spread the word.

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.

Kimball Library News 7/17/17

We still have programs and events for all ages, but the registration time for summer reading is coming to an end as of July 31^st.  Raffle tickets, prizes, and stickers will continue to be awarded until August 2^nd.  Please keep visiting for more chances to win!

VARIETY, COMEDY, JUGGLING: Steve Corning has brought his unique brand of variety arts and off-beat comedy to theaters and resorts across the country and even internationally.  Steve's one-man variety extravaganza features fast-paced juggling routines, mind-blowing escape artistry, contortion, comedy magic, and nearly endless amazing side show stunts. Join us for this awesome show on Wednesday, August 2^nd at 6:30pm.  If you're looking for non-stop entertainment and laughs for the whole family, this is it! 

Invite your family and friends to come.  Please register ALL ages.  This will take place in the courtyard unless weather is uncooperative, in which case we will be at Atkinson Academy.  Blankets or lawn chairs make your stay more pleasant or you may use our outdoor built-in seating. We will notify you via email and post on Facebook if the location changes.

This great event, along with the event below, is sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library. Please be sure to thank them!

BUILD A BETTER JUGGLER WORKSHOP: Professional juggler and touring performer Steve Corning will provide a fun, high-energy juggling demo, followed by hands-on instruction and lessons for all skill types.  Juggling is not only a great skill to break out a party, it also can become an exhilarating hobby, and it's a healthy exercise for both the body and mind!  

Register t/weens ages 9-19 to this separate activity right after the aforementioned event starting around 7:20pm. We are aiming for t/weens to have this time to themselves after the show to work directly with Steve. Please register ASAP to indicate your interest. 

THE HISTORY OF ATKINSON: Plan to attend the Steven Lewis presentation 'Atkinson - Then and Now' at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 3rd at the Kimball Library.  Come learn, discover, and be educated as to the history of our gem of a town.

This event is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society in support of Atkinson's 250th Anniversary! Refreshments will be served. Please spread the word.

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.