Kimball Library News

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Kimball Library News 8/19/19

The book of the month is 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park for T/ween Book Club meeting on Wednesday, September 4^th at 6:30 PM. This short novel begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the 'lost boys' of Sudan. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

We meet one Wednesday evening of each month from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the book selected. Candy and thought-provoking conversation will be served. All interested tweens are welcome. (Not young adults, not children -- hence, tweenagers in grades 5-7 or ages 10+.) Please ask for a copy of the current book at the front desk. Register your tweens and one of their friends.

YAY FOR YA: The book of the month is 'Crank' by Ellen Hopkins. The #1 New York Times bestselling tale of addiction—the first in the Crank trilogy—from master poet Ellen Hopkins. Kristina Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. Then, Kristina meets the monster: crank. And what begins as a wild, ecstatic ride turns into a struggle through hell for her mind, her soul—her life.

We meet one Tuesday evening of each month from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss the book selected. This month we will meet on September 10^th. All interested teens, young adults, and those young at heart are welcome. We have opened the group from ‘just teens’ to parents of teens or those very interested in young adult literature. Parent child combos are encouraged. We tend to read 'edgy' books with moral dilemmas—topics that usually don’t come up at the dinner table. Please ask for a copy of the current book at the front desk.

STEAM Team: Join us for this new after school club where you can 'blow off some steam' and explore S.T.E.A.M! Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to join us on Monday afternoons, starting September 9^th, to have some fun with our many STEM toys and materials. A different STEM toy and challenge will be featured each week. Kids will be encouraged to work collaboratively to develop both their STEAM knowledge and teamwork skills.

Youth may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the library if parents make prior arrangements with pick-up patrol. (The library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) If kids come directly after school on the bus we encourage packing a small snack for them.

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 in the building. Come in person to the youth department and sign up today!

*Registrations for one week will not carry over to future weeks. You must register for each week individually. Register for and come to one session or every session - it's your choice!*

THURSDAYS T/WEEN STITCH-A-BIT: Want to knit OR crochet a bit? Join other tween and teens after school on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm starting September 12^th. Teens & tweens arriving from the 2:30 PM bus may opt to work on homework until 3:15 when the elementary school kids arrive.

If you already know how to knit (or crochet) bring your project. If you are new to the craft, please talk to Mrs. Birr to see what to start on. Don't buy anything without coming in first. Mrs. Birr and Mrs. Gail will guide you weekly at the session.

Wait, how will you get to the library? The middle school bus drops off here and the elementary bus does, too! You need to set that up with the bus company/school as to permission, etc. Once you get started you are welcome to keep your projects here so you don't have to tote yours back and forth. Register ASAP and let's crochet or knit a bit!

PS. Adults NEW to the craft may join us to learn or join the Wednesday morning Needle Crafters.

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, August 9, 2019

Kimball Library News 8/12/19

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!' with 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 or audiobook 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 on the online calendar. Do you have questions regarding what you should bring? Ask for Kathy Watson 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 an available slot on the online calendar that suits you then email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com and Kathy will give you a unique appointment time.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES: Preschool story times for the academic school year start up the week after Labor Day. Please check out the offerings below. Each requires registration that can be completed on the online calendar or by calling us. These are weekly sessions. Once registered, participants are signed up for remainder of the school year. Please check the calendar for cancellations due to holidays and other events. Please send us an email or call if you cannot attend. This will help us with our preparation. Thank you!

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE: Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages. Most of the children and parents find friends here that extend beyond the library. (Mondays @10:30 AM)

BITTY BOOKS: Children ages 2-3+ with their caregivers are invited to join us for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs, and a simple craft. This is a traditional story time with some sitting in chairs expectations as well as crafts and movement activities. (Tuesdays @10:15 AM)

SENSORY STORYTIME: Join us for a story and a chance to engage your tactile senses with a sensory activity like play dough. A great opportunity to have toddlers and young preschoolers practice sitting and listening for a small amount of time. Teacher led story, child-directed exploration of the hands-on sensory stations.

Please register children ages 2-3. Because the focus is building up our listening and focusing skills, we will ask adults to help us keep participants sitting and listening to the story. They will all be rewarded by the freedom to explore the activities right after! We look forward to getting our hands sticky and gooey with you. (Thursdays @10:30 AM)

KIDDIE LIT: Crafts, music, new friends and adventures into literacy are found during these classes. Caretakers may stay and listen or relax in another part of the library. These story times are great for preschool and kindergarten ages. Children should be at least 3 years of age. We have 3 different offerings with 2 different days, so you may choose to send children to both Tuesdays and Fridays. (Tuesdays @11:30 AM, Fridays @10:15 or 11:30 AM)

SKETCHBOOK & ART: Join us for a sketching & painting meetup on Fridays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Group members choose their own medium to bring including: sketch pads, water color, pencils, canvas, paints, pencils and much more.

This group is for anyone interested in practicing or starting a sketchbook habit or dabbling in an art project. You'll find folks who just completed a 'Keeping a Sketchbook' class, as well as beginner to advanced artisans. All skill levels are welcome. This casual, friendly group invites you to stay for all or part of the time allotted. It is a perfect time to have fun, unwind, de-stress and create. Please bring your own materials.

Registration is required as it helps us to plan accordingly plus we can give you a friendly reminder that you have registered for the meetup and have some time set aside JUST FOR YOU!

Kimball Library News 8/5/19

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.

Register to attend. This program runs for 6 weeks (September 12-October 17 on Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 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. A minimum number is required to run this program. If you are placed on a wait list, you will be notified if an opening becomes available. We will also alert you to additional Savvy Caregiver Programs coming to Kimball Library.

For questions, please contact: Jinelle Hobson, Options Counselor, Rockingham County ServiceLink at (603)893-9769 or Lois Powers, Technical Services/Adult Services, Kimball Library at 603-263-5234.

IN-HOUSE IPADS to LOAN: Read online magazines in the comfort of the library! Through the generous donation from the Atkinson Women's Civic Club, Kimball Library was able to purchase an iPad (6th Generation). This iPad will be available at the main circulation desk for the purpose of instructing patrons how to download materials from overdrive and hoopla as well as browse digital magazines in the overdrive collection. A digital magazine can be checked out without impacting how many eBooks or audiobooks you can borrow from overdrive.

The iPad is free to borrow in-house only, to Kimball Library adult patrons, whose accounts are in good standing. A Kimball Library card must be presented to gain access to this device.

As a friendly reminder, we also have iPads for inhouse use in the Youth Department. These iPads have sturdy covers and are loaded with early educational apps. All the games are child-friendly. These iPads also are loaned to Kimball Library adult patrons, whose accounts are in good standing. A Kimball Library card must be presented to gain access to this device.

COOL STUFF TO BORROW: ♫♫♫Look at this stuff Isn't it neat? Wouldn't ya think our collection's complete? Wouldn't ya think we're the library Who has everything? Look at this trove, treasures untold How many wonders can one cavern hold? Lookin' around here you'd think Sure, they've got everything..♫♫♫ (Adapted from 'The Little Mermaid')

Search the catalog or call us if any of these items catch your eye… croquet set, bocce ball set, night vision binoculars, ukuleles, Kidszoom cameras, backpacks filled with maps and gear, snowshoes (hey, it’s New England so you never know!), HotSpots, planisphere, Kindles chock-full of preloaded titles, Kill-O-Watt meter, and a telescope. And this is not an exhaustive list!

Don't you just love it here? 😊