Thursday, December 20, 2018
Kimball Library News 12/24/18
It’s a new year, so it’s time to try something new! Adults—here is an opportunity to learn something new or be involved in an activity with like-minded people. Think about trying one of these classes or programs or events on for size—Mahjong, Healthy Cookbook Club, Tuesday afternoon movies, morning or evening book discussions, needle crafters (knit, crochet, quilt or more), a tech appointment to learn a new skill, or check out some of our evening events such as concerts, NH Humanities programs, and more! For those that don’t like structured activities, join us anytime during our operational hours for a quiet place to curl up with a book, a friendly face to chat about New England weather, or make a new friend at the coffee maker and newspaper/magazine corner. Oh, and don’t forget that we always have a puzzle going that needs contributing hands!
TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: Coming up are the following films. Movies start promptly at 1 PM and seating is first come, first served. Free popcorn to boot!
January 8 is ‘What They Had’, January 15 is ‘Old Man and the Gun’, January 22 is ‘First Man’, and January 29 is ‘Boy Erased’. Films are subject to change, so please check the website or give us a call the morning of to be sure.
9TH ANNUAL JACK FROST JAMBOREE: We have lots of fun events planned! Join us anytime between 10:30am and 2:30pm for some snappy winter fun on Saturday, January 26th. Think ‘winter carnival’ with a twist. Check out this awesome list of activities--**Mini Golf Course, **Face Painting (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM), **Crafts, **Games (the more you play, the more prizes you win!), **Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Hot Chocolate, **Snowshoeing (weather permitting), **Roasting Marshmallows (weather permitting). PS. Cross fingers for SNOW. :)
This is a FREE event sponsored by the generous and awesome Friends of the Library.
JAMBOREE TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Our 9th annual Jack Frost Jamboree is happening on January 26, 2019 and we are accepting TEEN volunteers on that day available from 10-3. (Register ages 13-19)
This is a great opportunity for teens to get those community services hours. You will be running games or other random tasks at our winter carnival. You must register and contact kwatson@kimballlibrary.com personally so she has all your pertinent information. Enthusiastic and responsible teens only, please. Parents may not apply on behalf of the youth. Thank you in advance for letting your teens earn their hours responsibly.
FAMILY ZUMBA (Ages 4 to 104): Jump and jingle and work out some of those holiday calories on Friday, January 18th at 5:30 PM. Join us for a fun and vigorous workout to music you love! Get exposed to dance moves from around the world in repetitious formats that are easy to follow. If you aren't sure- just move your feet to the beat!
Bring your family members, kids ages 4 and up and adults too to join the ultimate dancing party. Get healthy and strong together and have fun doing it!
Please wear clothing you can move in and supportive footwear. Bring a bottle of water and expect to sweat and have fun.
HOLIDAY HOURS: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr, we will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019. Stock up accordingly. Please remember that NH Downloadable Books (Overdrive), the Libby App, Hoopla, Tumblebooks, and our databases are open 24/7.
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!
Friday, December 14, 2018
Kimball Library News 12/17/18
Join us for an
afternoon of cinema entertainment! Bring a blanket for comfort if you like or
dress in your pajamas! Free popcorn will be served, but you are welcome to
bring other movie snacks for yourself. Mark your calendar for Thursday,
December 27th, at 3 PM. All registered
guests from any towns are welcome.
MUSEUM PASSES: Think ahead regarding winter break or free weekends and make sure you seize the opportunity to put a museum pass on hold to use. Kimball Library offers the Currier Museum of Art, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, Peabody Essex Museum, Strawbery Banke, USS Constitution, Zoo New England, and MORE. Look at the schedule with your family now and decide where to visit soon.
Check out the special exhibits that each museum has to offer. The Museum of Science for example has a new season exhibition called Trains for the Holidays. There is interactive experiences designed for all ages including model trains (G, O, and HO scales), expert model train makers and films such as The Polar Express in 4-D. This special exhibit runs now until January 6th.
Did you know Kimball Library patrons can check out museum passes from the Plaistow and Sandown public libraries? However, patrons cannot reserve museum passes from these libraries ahead of time. Kimball Library patrons can pick-up passes in-person from the libraries in Plaistow and Sandown in the last hour before closing on the day before intended use. Visit our partner libraries' websites and call them to see which passes they have available.
TECH THIS OUT: Tech THIS out! If you have an e-reader or gadget that you want to learn how to use with free downloadable books, then we can help you. You can have a brief lesson here called “Turn it On!” on your tech toy (Kindle, iPad, iPod, cell phone or other device compatible with Overdrive/Libby App) and learn how to put a free library e-book on it. This is a basic tutorial for newbies.
Are you looking for some place to get help and to learn more about your device(s)? Get troubleshooting assistance, learn how to use your device(s), and discover the latest library apps, news, and online services!
Please register for an appointment. Ask for Kathy Watson (tech toy technician) at (603) 362-5234. (These tutorials are for resident card holders in good standing only, please.)
Brief tutorials are also available for basic computer instructions such as setting up email, social media, etc. When you register for a lesson please indicate your need. If you can’t find a slot that suits you then email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com and Kathy will attempt to give you a unique appointment time.
FAMILY ZUMBA (Ages 4 to 104): Jump and jingle and work out some of those holiday calories on Friday, December 28th at 5L30 PM. Join us for a fun and vigorous workout to music you love! Get exposed to dance moves from around the world in repetitious formats that are easy to follow. If you aren't sure- just move your feet to the beat!
Bring your family members, kids ages 4 and up and adults too to join the ultimate dancing party. Get healthy and strong together and have fun doing it!
Please wear clothing you can move in and supportive footwear. Bring a bottle of water and expect to sweat and have fun!
STEM TOYS AND BEYOND: Join us for some time exploring with our STEM building toys. Whether you're a pro at science, technology, engineering and math or you are just being introduced, you'll love expanding your brain power with our magnetic tiles, brain flakes and marble runs.
Anyone under 3 must be supervised by an adult in the room at all times due to small objects (marbles) as potential choking hazards. Drop in anytime between 11 and 1 on Thursday, January 3rd to enjoy these STEM toys! Please register so we will know how many to expect.
Did you know that many STEAM opportunities exist at the library? Beyond STEAM toy sessions, we have classes currently being offered such as Girls Who Code (grades 5 & up), Discovering STEAM (ages 3-6), and Snap Circuits Lab (grades 2-5). Examples of past activities include building structures, designing car seat belts, learning about innovative women who code, Crazy Eights Math Club, building simple robots, working with Python and Scratch, live animal shows, exploring the chemistry of chocolate, balloon science, and much more! Keep a lookout for repeats of some of these as well as new ones coming down the pike.
We also have electronics for use such as iPads with education apps, digital cameras and ukuleles to check out, and our AWED computer station loaded with education games just for kids.
Recurring STEM toy sessions include using KEVA planks, Magformers, Brainflakes, Legos, and Marble Runs. We like to boast that we are enhancing Atkinson’s future architects, engineers, builders, and designers through cutting edge educational programs.
Recently we participated in STEAMING around the World at the Timberlane Regional Middle School with youth ages K and up. People love rediscovering the library and the ways we can bring STEAM into their children’s lives. Keep us with us on our website to sign up the youth in your life for STEAM adventures.
HOLIDAY HOURS: Please note we are open December 31 (New Year’s Eve) from 10-3, and we are closed January 1, 2019 for New Year’s Day. We are thankful and excited to ringing in another new year with all our fabulous patrons!
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Kimball Library News 12/10/18
The Snap Circuits Lab is back, and it will give circuit curious youth opportunity to explore and build in step-by-step fashion for approximately one hour.
With its easy-to-follow instructions, Snap Circuits gives children a hands-on education in how electrical circuits work to run the everyday devices that they're familiar with. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building and in following instructions. With these projects, children will experiment with things like electric switches, integrated circuits, digital circuits, fuses, and the transformation of circuit sounds into other sounds. Because the projects are arranged in order of complexity, kids can build on their skills as they progress through the manual. The lessons start out with a simple electric light and switch project that demonstrates how electricity is turned on and off with a switch. Further along, kids can put together a two-speed fan, create clap-controlled sounds, and more. This is not a 'free play' activity.
Register youth in grades 2-5 only, please. These single evening opportunities are happening on most Tuesday evenings in January and February at 6:30 PM. More classes may be offered in future months depending on demand.
WRITER’S WORKSHOP (Grades 2-5): Capture the stories, poems or plays that are in your imagination on paper!
We'll provide brainstorming tools and books for ideas, laptops for typing out your writing, and tools and art materials to edit and illustrate your work. Creativity is key! Whether you are experienced with writing stories at home and school or you are not the best writer but are looking for a low-pressure environment to practice writing, this workshop could be your new favorite habit. We will meet to write on the first and third Wednesday's of the month. Sign up today!
In person registration is required for youth that will meet on Wednesdays from 3-4 PM starting in January: Please note that completion of drop off waiver by an adult caregiver is required BEFORE any student under age 10 can participate in this program without an adult caregiver present. Students may take the bus to the library from Atkinson Academy but arrangements must be made with the school prior to participation each session.
Librarians on duty are available to guide students to the best of their ability but please be advised that this not a formal writing center. We recommend signing students up that are able to read and write independently or with minimal adult guidance. Thank you for you cooperation and understanding. Come in to the youth department and sign up today!
SAVVY CAREGIVER PROGRAM: The Savvy Caregiver program is a 6 week training program for caregivers who care for someone with Alzheimer's or Related Dementias. The program is facilitated by trained Practitioners. It is based on the notion that family members who become caregivers need to be trained to assume a new role- caregiving- for which they are unprepared and untrained. Throughout the program- and laced through the various program materials such as the Caregiver's Manual- the central concept that is emphasized is the notion of strategy. Caregivers will be urged to learn, develop and modify their strategies so they can accomplish their role of caregiving- which includes the contented involvement of the person they care for. The program builds information and knowledge about the illness, developing skills to manage daily life, and fosters a different attitude towards caregiving. The program is geared to informal caregivers of those either living at home or planning to return home, and in a moderate stage of illness.
The program runs for 6 weeks starting Thursday, January 10th from 1-3 PM, and we ask that participants commit to attending all 6 week sessions. The program as indicated is for active and formal caregivers and not for professionals seeking certification and license requirements. This program is sponsored by Rockingham County ServiceLink and The Kimball Library.
For more information please contact: Co-leaders, Jinelle Hobson, Rockingham County ServiceLink at (603)893-9769 ext. 102 or Lois Powers, Adult Services at Kimball Library.
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the
data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!
Kimball Library News 12/3/18
HOT SPOTS: They are hot! They are Hotspots! You may not know that we currently own two that are available for lending. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is about the size of a deck of cards and can link up to 15 devices to the internet at the same time. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is portable and simple to use.
The Hotspot connects to T-Mobile’s cellular network. By connecting your phone, tablet, or other wireless-enabled device to it, you can get online anywhere within T-Mobile’s coverage area – try it at home, or wherever you’re going!
The Hotspot may be borrowed only by Kimball Library cardholders in good standing. The Hotspot may be borrowed for a 1-week period. Overdue fines are $5 per day. The borrower is responsible for any loss or damage to the Hotspot. Replacement costs is $100. The charging components are $20.
If you are curious, you should try them out at home so you can be prepared the next time you go on vacation or lose your internet connection. Your kids will LOVE that they can use their iPads, Chromebooks, and other gadgets even when traveling in car. Come on by and tech it out!
HOOPLA: Hoopla is a digital media service offered by your Kimball Library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even on your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. They have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. With a current library card in good standing, you can get four free downloads a month. No waiting in line, no holds.
You can stream titles instantly through your desktop browser or our mobile app. If you use the mobile app, you can also download titles to your device for offline playback later, where Wi-Fi may be unavailable. Titles are automatically returned and removed from your device at the end of the lending period. What are you waiting for? Download the app or jump on your computer and get your free account started today!
LIBBY APP: Meet Libby. Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
1. Fish out your library card 2. Open the Libby app 3. Search for Kimball Library (using the zip code is easy!) 4. Search, sample, borrow, enjoy.
It takes just a few taps to find and borrow a book. Libby has a built-in ebook reader, and an audiobook player. If you prefer, you can send books to your Kindle for reading.
You can stay signed in for as long as you like, download books and audiobooks for offline reading, or stream them to save space. All your holds and loans are consolidated on a single shelf. Your loans, holds, reading positions, bookmarks and notes are synchronized automatically across all your devices.
Libby is the newest app from OverDrive Labs. They are trying to simplify and bring joy to every aspect of digital borrowing and reading. If you love it, you can use it instead of the OverDrive app. If you don't love it yet, feel free to keep using the OverDrive app, but check in on Libby from time to time as you might change your mind. Are you concerned that you won’t know how to use it? Sign up for tech tutorial! Email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com for some personalized app attention.
HOLIDAY HOURS: Please note that we will be open on Monday, December 24, from 10-2 only, and on Monday, December 31, from 10-3 only. We will be closed on December 25 for Christmas. Regardless of any holiday traditions you may observe, we wish you the merriest and happiest of the holiday season. We are genuinely grateful for all our wonderful patrons.
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article? Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!
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