You have asked,
and we have answered. For those of you
who like to get reminders about your library items coming due soon, your holds,
overdue items, or items checked in or out, we have a new perk for you. Not only can you get all those reminders via
email per usual, you can also get them via text message just for the
asking. Just let us know the next time
you're in, (or you can give us a call), and we'll activate your account to
receive any or all of the above notifications via text. We're excited to bring this service to you.
GET DESPICABLE WITH US: Get your family out of
the house on Thursday, December 28th at 3pm after naptime and enjoy the newest
edition to the 'Despicable Me' film series. Snack will be provided to be
enjoyed with a movie featuring the talented voice of Steve Carell and the
hilarious antics of Stuart, Bob, Kevin, and all the minions.
Young children
are encouraged to bring a blanket or pillow to make their viewing experience
more enjoyable. Chairs will be provided for adults. Stay warm with us, snuggle
up with your friends and family, and join us for this great feature:
After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for
failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself
in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows
up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother-a brother who desperately
wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footsteps-one former super-villain
will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
Please register
for this event.
HOLIDAY TUESDAY FILMS: To keep you in the ’feel
good’ seasonal mood, we’ll be showing some films in December on Tuesday
afternoons at 1pm. On December 5th,
‘Lovely, Still’ and on December 12th, ‘Love Actually’ will be
shown. Also in the queue on December 19th
we'll be showing 'Joyeux Noel' which tells the true-life story of the
spontaneous Christmas Eve truce declared by Scottish, French, and German troops
in the trenches of World War I.
These might not
be your typical holiday classics, but they will warm your heart. We’ll do our part by providing free popcorn
and comfy chairs for early arrivals.
Stock up on your feel good holiday mood by dropping by. Registration for these movies is not
required. (Please also note that titles
are subject to change and comfy chairs are limited.)
HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed on Monday,
December 25th, for Christmas, and on Monday, January 1st,
for New Year’s Day. Please also take
note that regularly scheduled preschool programs such as Mother Goose on the
Loose, Bitty Books, Discovering S.T.E.A.M, and Kiddie Lit will be on holiday
break the last week of December. Classes
will resume their normal schedule starting back in January of 2018. We wish you all a peaceful and wonderful
holiday season!
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.
What's the Hour
of Code?
The hour of code
is a family event coming to Kimball Library via the Sylvan Center in Salem, NH
as part of a movement to enrich and educate during National Computer Science
Week. You'll be virtually joining other students all over the world. Your child
will learn computer programming through fun and engaging activities. Join
Sylvan and Kimball Library for the movement by registering and coming to this
'Hour of Code' event.
This year we’ll
be celebrating and coding together on Thursday, December 7th, from
6-7pm with youth in grades kindergarten through grade 5. Registration is required. (Older t/weens may assist for service hours
if they email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com directly and get
permission in advance.)
As an aside, there will be no ‘Girls Who Code’ on Tuesday that week so
those attendees may sign up for this instead.
There will be a
total of 12 devices available from the library and Sylvan, so if you have any
device or gadget that you can connect to our public wifi that your child is
familiar with and would prefer, please bring it. This will leave those for the
'device-less' to use. (*BYOD=BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE) Laptops are preferable over
tablets. Once again, you don't *have* to bring anything other than enthusiasm
and a smile. (In partnership with 'Sylvan of Salem' Sylvan.Salem@sylvanlearning.com)
MAKE AND TAKE GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: We have a myriad of
supplies, materials, and kits so you can come into the library anytime in this
window (11am - 2pm) on these two Saturdays (December 9 & 16) and make a
gift and take it home. There will also be items and kits that you can just take
with you if that better suits your family schedule. It's a grab bag sort of
event, and your kids will love making their own gifts, and you'll love that
they can make their mess here!
*Young children
will need supervision. JUST DROP IN. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE CHANGES: As we near the holidays
some of the book clubs alter their meeting times to better accommodate the
members. We have discussions for
children in kindergarten all the way up to our seniors. Please check the online calendar and give us
a call if you are unsure of any December alterations. As always, we have enough books for all
interested children or adults who choose to register and attend.
Likewise, we have
alterations in the Girls Who Code schedule in December. We will not meet on December 5th,
but we are hoping you will come on December 7th to ‘An Hour of Code’
instead. December 12th will
be a ‘make-up and catch-up’ evening so we can all start the new year literally
on the same page. There will be no other
classes until January 2, 2018!
HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed on Monday,
December 25th for Christmas, and on Monday, January 1st,
for New Year’s Day. We wish you all a
peaceful and wonderful holiday season!
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.
Fa la la la la,
la la la laaaaaaaaaaaa!
HOLIDAY HOOPLA: Don’t forget to sign up before it’s too
late for these upcoming seasonal events!
Registration is required for the first three holiday offerings listed
next, and space is limited. Get your
spot while it’s hot!
BOXWOOD TREE: Learn how to make a beautiful, fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood
tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon,
gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will
last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small
holiday tree to enjoy. Materials fee of
$36.00 must be paid in advance. Class
will be held on Monday, November 27th, from 6-8pm. Felicia Motherway will guide you all the way
to a lovely tree.
SCRAPBOOKING CARDS & TAGS: Join us in making some
handsome holiday cards and gift tags for the upcoming seasons. Using stamping and scrapbook techniques,
you’ll learn how to create eight beautiful cards and a few gift tags. A
non-refundable materials fee of $15.00 must be paid at time of
registration. Class will be held on
Thursday, November 29th, from 6-8pm.
Cathie Piccolo and Lois Powers will craft alongside you and give you’re
their expertise
.
DROP ‘N SHOP: This will have you singing fa la la la la
all the way home!
You may leave your
kindergarten through grade five children for all or part of our Saturday hours
on December 2nd. Your children are going
to be creating messes and moving to a beat.
They’ll be putting together crafts and playing games. We have a myriad of things for them to do
from 10-3 so that you can get some of your personal holiday hoopla taken care
of. There will be forms to fill out and
lunches to pack, but other than that you’ll have nearly five hours of freedom
while we enjoy the kiddos. We are pretty
sure this event will have a waiting list so don’t delay and register today!
UPCOMING SEASONAL FILMS: To keep you in the ’feel
good’ seasonal mood, we’ll be showing some films in December on Tuesday
afternoons at 1pm. On December 5th,
‘Lovely, Still’ and on December 11th, ‘Love Actually’ will be
shown. They might not be your typical
holiday classics, but they will warm your heart. We’ll do our part by proving free popcorn and
comfy chairs for early arrivals. Stock
up on your feel good holiday mood by dropping by. Registration for these movies is not
required.
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.
We are changing
up how we are hosting our ‘Holiday Drop ‘n Shop’ this year for the kiddos, and
we think you are going to be more than thrilled!
There are ALL DAY
opportunities this year on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10-3 when
you may leave your children to get some of your personal holiday hoopla
accomplished. The age restrictions are for kindergarten through grade 5 for all
or part of our Saturday schedule.
We have broken
the day into three sections so you won't pick them up in the middle of any
activity. They may stay all or just part
of the day, even though it is our expectation is that if they are left with us
they will be participating in the activities.
There are several drop off and
pick up times as options to choose from.
We are hoping you opt to drop right at 10! Simple bag lunches must be
provided by the family. (We cannot heat up or refrigerate your child's food).
Please send only water or milk--no juices or soda.
Your children are
going to be creating messes and moving to a beat. Please send them in comfortable, casual
clothing and sneakers. We don't want to
inhibit movement or creativity. The
Session blocks are as follows: 10-11:30 is Session 1, 11:30-12 is a lunch break
with a 30 minute movie, 12-1:30 is Session 2, and at 1:30 to 2:55 Session 3, a
healthy snack will be provided and more crafts and activities will wrap up the
day.
*All 'Drop 'n
Shop' participants must be at least in kindergarten (5 years old as of
September 30th, 2017) to be left without an adult. All ages for the events this
day must have an adult fill out a waiver on that morning to be left here in our
care. Children ages 10 and up are allowed to stay without an adult or waiver
according to library policy but we need to know how to reach you in event of
emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.
All children must be picked up by 2:55.
No exceptions.
HOUR OF CODE: What's the Hour of Code?
The hour of code
is a family event coming to Kimball Library via the Sylvan Center in Salem, NH
as part of a movement to enrich and educate during National Computer Science
Week. You'll be virtually joining other students all over the world. Your child
will learn computer programming through fun and engaging activities. Join
Sylvan and Kimball Library for the movement by registering and coming to this
'Hour of Code' event.
This year we’ll
be celebrating and coding together on Thursday, December 7th, from
6-7pm with youth in grades kindergarten through grade 5. Registration is required. (Older t/weens may assist for service hours
if they email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com directly.) As an aside, there will be no ‘Girls Who
Code’ on Tuesday that week so those attendees may sign up for this instead.
There will be a
total of 12 devices available from the library and Sylvan, so if you have any
device or gadget that you can connect to our public wifi that your child is
familiar with and would prefer, please bring it. This will leave those for the
'device-less' to use. (*BYOD=BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE) Laptops are preferable over
tablets. Once again, you don't *have* to bring anything other than enthusiasm
and a smile. (In partnership with 'Sylvan of Salem'Sylvan.Salem@sylvanlearning.com)
UPCOMING BOOK DISCUSSIONS: As we near the holidays
some of the book clubs alter their meeting times to better accommodate the
members. We have discussions for
children in kindergarten all the way up to our seniors. Please check the online calendar and give us
a call if you are unsure of any November or December alterations. As always, we have enough books for all
interested children or adults who choose to register and attend.
HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed on a
Thanksgiving hiatus from Thursday, November 23 to Friday, November 24. We are open our usual November 22
(Thanksgiving Eve) until 8pm, and our usual Saturday hours 10-3 on the 25th. Stock up accordingly to keep the two day
loans as long as possible. (Take them on
Tuesday and keep them until Saturday before we close.) Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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.
We have lots of
holiday hoopla coming at you, and all of those types of events require
registration and fill up quickly. Get
out the date book and make your reservations.
We want your holidays to be happy!
BOXWOOD TREE CONSTRUCTION: Learn how to make a
beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an
elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass
balls, berries, and natural gypsophila.
This popular
centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who
want a small holiday tree to enjoy or a wonderful present to give away. Felicia Motherway will be your facilitator,
and she will not let you leave with a Charlie Brown tree regardless of your skill
set.
Space is limited
for this event taking place on Monday, November 27th, from
6:00-8:00pm. Registration is secured by
coming to the library and paying the materials fee of $36 in advance by cash or
check (made out to Felicia Motherway). Make
this a tradition by starting this year.
HOLIDAY SCRAPBOOKING CARDS & GIFT
TAGS: Tis the season to get started!
Join us on Thursday, November 30th, from 6:00-8:00pm for scrapbooking
for the holidays. We can all create some lovely and unique holiday and gift
cards for the upcoming seasons. Using
stamping and scrapbook techniques, come learn how to create eight beautiful
cards and some gift tags. Kimball Library’s own gifted scrapbooker, Cathie
Piccolo, will be instructing the class along with Lois Powers. We will be
providing pre-cut materials, embellishments, and support to make your custom greeting
cards. Walk away with some unique cards
and gift tags to use this holiday season or in the future.
Registration is
required and seating is limited for this workshop. A non-refundable materials fee of $15.00 must
be paid at time of registration. Stop in at the library and register today
before it’s too late! If you are
experienced at scrapbooking and wish to bring your own supplies such as
adhesives and craft scissors to work with, we encourage you to do so.
UPCOMING TUESDAY AFTEROON MOVIES: We pull up the comfy
chairs and plug in the popcorn machine on many (not all) Tuesday afternoons for
free films at 1pm. The early birds get
the best seats!
Coming
attractions include ‘The Glass Castle’ on Tuesday, November 14th, a
story about a young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of
nonconformist nomads with a mother who's an eccentric artist and an alcoholic
father who would stir the children's imagination with hope as a distraction to
their poverty. This film is rated PG-13
and runs for 2 hours 7 minutes.
Please visit the
website for forthcoming titles. Titles
are subject to change, so check before you come if you do not like surprises. :)
HOLIDAY HOURS: The library will be closed on a
Thanksgiving hiatus from Thursday, November 23-Friday, November 24. We are open our usual November 22
(Thanksgiving Eve) until 8pm, and our usual Saturday hours 10-3 on the 25th. Stock up accordingly to keep the two day
loans as long as possible. (Take them on
Tuesday and keep them until Saturday before we close.) Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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.
