Monday, March 4, 2019
Kimball Library News 2/18/19
LIBRARY BUDDIES STARTS MARCH 5TH! Register now before it’s too late (Grades K-3 and Grades 6-12).
Pop into Kimball Library and be part of the trend that libraries are the happening places to be in any season. “Library Buddies” is one of the events that has been bursting at the seams for over 10 years. This crowd-pleasing event will be happening for 7 consecutive weeks on Tuesday from 4-5pm beginning March 5th and ending on April 16th. Each week teens (youth in grades 6-12) will be assigned to little buddies in kindergarten age through grade 3. Library buddies will read or be read to for the first 30 minutes, followed by puzzles, games, and/or coloring activities. This is a great opportunity for the younger set to practice listening to books of their choice or for emerging readers to try out their skills on an older buddy.
Need a buddy? Want to be a buddy? We need your children to participate and experience the joy of being a literary encourager or participant. You may register your little buddy online on the children’s calendar, call us and ask for the Children’s Room (603) 362-5234 x224, or drop in and personally speak to Kathy Watson, Youth Services Director. All interested big buddies must speak with Kathy directly and be committed to an early arrival time
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T/weens in middle or high school, you won’t find a better opportunity to practice your leadership and mentoring skills. Fun will be had by all! You can join us but you must register in advance as soon as possible. Community service hours will be granted at the end of the program.
**Due to the high demand for this program, all the big and little buddies must be registered and committed for all seven weeks unless an exception has been made in advance. Residents have priority.
DISCOVERING S.T.E.A.M.: We invite preschoolers to explore nature, computers, building, art, numbers, and more in this 6-week program that begins a new leg on March 7th. Engaging stations will allow children to discover and learn at their own pace and interest level. We'll come together at the end of class for a structured story or activity that fits into the theme. At each class, we'll hit on one of the elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering) with mathematics and art activities that build on that concept each session. Watch your child's brain and interest in exploring get ignited as they discover S.T.E.A.M.!
Please note that this is a 6-week class on Thursdays at 11:30. There will be another 6-week session offered following a 2-week break. Register preschoolers who are 3 through 6 years old. This class fills up quickly so act NOW.
T/WEEN DINNER THEATRE/BOOK CLUB: The book of the month is ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas. This is a special book discussion event for the month of March occurring on the 12th at 6:00pm and all interested t/weens are invited to attend. ‘Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.’
Join us to watch the film adaptation of the book while eating pizza, and then we’ll have a book discussion comparing the book to the movie. Copies of the book may be checked out from the front desk by anyone with a Kimball, Plaistow, or Sandown Library card in good standing. This special event is part of the combined ‘2109 Community Reads’ project.
This activity is for teens and tweens age 10 and up in lieu of our ‘regular’ book discussion night. Registration is required to have the right amount of pizza! Please bring your own beverages in closable containers.
The movie has a run time of 2 hours and 13 minutes and is rated PG 13. We start PROMPTLY at 6 to be out by 8:30 PM.
ADULT BOOK CLUBS: Need a reading suggestion? Try out one of our book discussion groups, or just try the book! March options are on Monday the 18th at 6:30, Tuesday the 19th at 6:00, or Wednesday the 27th at 10:00 AM. Books are available at the main desk.
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!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Kimball Library News 2/11/19
Winter vacation week details continue! We have special events for youth from babies to teenagers. Please check the online calendar at kimballlibrary.com or http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com/ so that you don’t miss out on registrations.
CRAZY FOR CARS: Come and play with toy cars like you never have before! We’ll have painting with car wheels, build your own race course, and we will enjoy a WHEELY fun sensory bin. Please feel free to drive on in anytime between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm on Friday, March 1st. Registration is appreciated but come anytime in the window of time and drive for as little or as long as you like.
Whether you’re currently crazy about cars or your automobile enthusiasm has yet to take off, join us for this fun event. All ages are welcome.
WHO’S GOT THE BUTTON?: Buttons, buttons, who’s got the buttons?
T/weens, this is your time to be creative and shine and put a button on it! Join us on Friday, March 1st, between 2:30 and 4:30 PM for a fun way to personalize your back pack, jacket, locker, or sport bag. Bring a friend or two or make a new friend to chat with while being creative with your designs.
Choose to use our provided templates or make your own with cut outs from magazines and other recycled materials, or draw your own design in the circle template. Then, like magic, use our button machine to create fabulous one-of-a-kind buttons.
T/weens can expect to make 2-5 buttons each. Open to teens in grades 5 and up. Please come by anytime in the 2-hour block. Thank you for registering for this hip and creative activity!
KUNG FU/LION DANCE with CHRIS FAZZIO: Clear your calendar for Saturday, March 2nd, at 10:30 AM to make way for another fun and amazing event with Chris Fazzio!
Chris will
be teaching an introduction to Kung Fu focusing on two main style of Kung Fu;
Longfist and White Crane. Students would learn how they are similar and
how they are different.
Lion dance
is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in
which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck
and fortune. There will be a short Lion Dance workshop to show some of the
basic steps involved in doing a Lion Dance. At the finish there will be
time to have the ever-popular photo op with the Lion.
Please register youth in grades 1-5. Parents may watch the demonstration by
sitting in the parameter chairs.
UPCOMING TUESDAY MOVIES: February 26: Ralph
Breaks the Internet, March 5: Green Book, March 12: The Hate U Give. Free popcorn!
Movies start at 1 PM. Please note
that titles are subject to change. Check
the library website for current information on the day of the film.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Kimball Library News 2/4/19
Winter vacation week details continue! We have special events for youth from babies to teenagers. Please check the online calendar at kimballlibrary.com or http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com/ so you don’t miss out on registrations.
SUBZERO NITROGEN FAMILY STEM EVENT: By demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be used to freeze fresh ingredients into fresh ice cream, we keep the children amused, and give them a lesson on the properties of liquid nitrogen, gas laws, and the application of science to food. SubZero Nitrogen staff from Nashua, NH will be our teachers. Each registrant will receive ice cream at the end of the program.
The science behind this event is for youth in kindergarten and up and their parents or grandparents. Because this is a 'family' event, we ask that adults come accompanied by a child in kindergarten through high school. We do have other ice cream events throughout the year, but this is educational as well as delicious.
Please, this is paid for by the Library by the serving, so only register if you are sure you are coming so we don't squander funds or take a place from someone else. Registration is limited. When is this STEM program taking place? We are hosting on Wednesday, February 27th, at 6:30 PM. Sign-ups are available starting now.
S.T.E.M. TOYS: Tech it out with ages 3 & up for a window of STEM toys on Thursday, February 28th, between 10:30 and 2:30 PM. Join us for some time exploring with our wide array of 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, KEVA planks and marble runs.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are increasingly a focus in school and careers. Using these toys at any age can expand curiosity and interest. (Shhh, sometimes we have to pull the parents away to let the littles enjoy the ‘toys.” ;)
Anyone under 3 must be supervised by an adult in the room at all times due to small objects (marbles) as potential choking hazards. Register in advance, and then drop in anytime between 10:30 and 2:30 to enjoy these STEM toys!
THE ART OF ORIGAMI: Origami is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "origami" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. Feel like having a creative time? Come join us as we make several paper things to create and take home. Perfect for a cold winter's day!
This activity is open to kindergarten through grade 5 and adults are certainly welcome to stay and help their young children folding the paper. Please register in advance for the art of paper folding on Thursday, February 28th starting at 4:00 PM.
NH BOATING SAFETY COURSE: The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion. Register for this course through the NH Marine Patrol at https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174
Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student's address entered at the time of registration. Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.
The next upcoming course is March 5 (part 1) and March 7 (part 2) from 6-9:30 PM each night. To receive certification, participants must attend both sessions. Happy boating!
HOLIDAY CLOSING: In observance of Presidents Day, the library will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019. As always, Overdrive, the Libby App, Hoopla, Tumblebooks, and our library databases are open 24/7 with a library card in good standing.
As a reminder, library cards need yearly renewal as they do automatically expire. When it’s your time to do so, please stop in with identification indicating your Atkinson residency. Thank you!
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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