Kimball Library News 8/17/2020

 We are so appreciative of all our patrons taking a token when they enter the building, keeping their masks on and up, dropping off returns in the outside the building drop slots, and keeping social distance when you have your purposeful Library visits.  Kudos to the greatest patrons EVER!

FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST (FAMILY FUN): Gather your materials to craft your very own Fairy House!

Fairies like to live in little homes made of natural things you'd find outside like bark, sticks, leaves, flowers, and stones. And there are all kinds of fairies who live in all kinds of homes. Think about what materials you can find outside or in your house and dream up a gorgeous fairy house.

Bring all materials to your computer before the contest. Once we all meet up on Zoom, we'll share brief introductions and then all participants will have 20 minutes to assemble and decorate their fairy house. All participants will receive an award in the mail.

Get creative! Get involved! Have fun! (And keep in mind that while this is a contest, it is not meant to be highly competitive.)

Our ZOOM link will be emailed to all registered participants the day prior to the event. This fairy fun contest will be held on Wednesday, August 26^th, at 6:30 PM. Get your game on!

BRACELETS GALORE (GRADES K-5): Join us on Thursday, August 27^th, at 4:00 PM on ZOOM. Are the your kids looking for a new bracelet to wear this summer? Look no further because you're at the right place!

Mrs. Birr is leading the charge making bracelets with plastic straws and you'll love how they turn out!

Register now for this program and we'll have your supplies waiting for you to pick up at the library, and then just join us on Zoom and we'll make them together. We will have our own bracelet fashion show. Register ASAP and have the kid’s friends register, too.

TECH TUTORIALS: 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. This is the time to get help and to learn more about your devices, 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. Do you have questions regarding what you should bring? Ask for Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 or email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com. (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.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 8/10/2020

 We are enjoying all of you who making your way in the library to browse in person, but if you’re not ready for that we still have ‘take-out’ service available.  Take advantage of physical books, movies, and music as well as accessing our streaming services such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive NH Downloadables.

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY AND INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT: Get savvy on September 10^th about retirement via Zoom with Andrew Githmark!

Are you one of the many Americans who do not fully maximize their Social Security benefits? Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be complex because it ultimately depends on your unique circumstances. With retirees living longer today than previous generations, your choice of when to retire and collect Social Security benefits can make a significant difference in the income you collect in retirement.

Please join us for an interactive seminar over ZOOM entitled Maximizing Social Security and Investing for Retirement. Presenter, Andrew Githmark will address what spousal benefits are available if you are married, widowed or divorced. He will review the potential effects that working in retirement and having a public employee or government pension can have on your benefits. With his National Social Security Advisor certification, his goal is to provide you with the understanding of all the various claiming strategies to help you maximize your benefits and bring you financial clarity.

Andy Githmark is a Founding Partner and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory in Manchester. He has been in the financial services industry since 1997.

This program will be offered at twice.  Register for either the 1:00 or the 6:30 session and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

STUFFED ANIMAL STORYTIME (Ages 3+): Join us on Monday, August 17^th, at 6:30 PM on ZOOM. Bring your stuffed animal to a storytime just for them! This will be a Pajama Storytime on Zoom.

Children ages 3-8 (or anyone who loves a good story) are invited to get some time on Zoom to say hello to their friends, show off their pajamas, introduce their stuffed animal friends, and listen to some bedtime picture books. There will be 10 minutes of hang out time for kids to chat and say hello, and when everyone is feeling ready for some stories, the librarian will put everyone on 'mute' to hear the stories.

Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants 1 day prior to the event.

IMAGINE THAT SUMMER BOOK CLUB: We're back again with another summer reading book club. Meet with us on ZOOM at 6:30 on August 20^th. The book can be found on Hoopla for your convenience with a click of a button.

Our book for August is Pax by Sara Pennypacker. If you like animal stories this is for you!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 8/3/2020

We are enjoying all of you who making your way in the library to browse in person, but if you’re not ready for that we still have ‘take-out’ service available.  Take advantage of physical books, movies, and music as well as accessing our streaming services such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive NH Downloadables.

UNICORN STORYTIME FACEBOOK: Join us on Fridays on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 for some magical stories. Each week our ‘Unicorn Librarian’ will read several picture books. This is just not for kids! Who doesn’t like to listen to a good story? If you are out and about and happen to miss it, just scroll through the Facebook page and have a listen later. You’ll also bump into some other Facebook LIVE events in the past that you might enjoy such as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle read-alouds, past virtual summer concerts, magical crafternoon videos, and more.  Check it out! Our Facebook page is public so you don’t even need an account to view it. Look for it on the front of our website in the lower right-hand corner.

MARBLE MAZE (Grades 2-5): Join us on Thursday, August 13^th, at 4:00 PM on ZOOM and build a MAZE that works. It can all happen while we're meeting together.

Register for this fun craft and we'll send you the list of supplies that you'll need, and Mrs. Birr will instruct you on camera how to do it.

Make the time to be online and it can be fun making something new. Zoom in for a crafty afternoon!

CONCERT REMINDER: Tune into Facebook LIVE for the last of our Summer Concert Series and listen to the tunes of internationally known folk duo, Hungrytown. Join us on Thursday, August 13^th, at 6:00 PM with all your virtual friends and family. (You do not need FB to listen in. You can view from our FB page on our website.) Once again, the Friends of Kimball Library have sponsored yet another great concert for us!

NUMBER GNOMES (Grades 1-5): This is for kids in Grade K-5 who want to have fun and play games while practicing some math skills!  Each week will require different materials available for pick up from the library on the day of the event.

We'll learn mapping to find buried treasure, measure candy, and bounce some numbers around (literally!).

Register to receive a ZOOM link emailed to you 1 hour before the event.  This nifty number event is happening on Tuesdays at 5 PM in August.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 7/27/2020

Summer fun with events, concerts, and in person visits at the Library are still the best place to be!

BOARD BOP— (Virtual Board Games for Grades 1-5): Join us on ZOOM to hang out with friends and play a different fun game each week. Mondays at 5:00 PM will be the happening place to be starting in August. We'll be playing Charades, Pictionary, Bingo, and more! This friendly non-competitive fun is slated for kids in grades 1-5.

Registration is required to play. The Zoom link will be emailed to you 1 day prior and will mention any at-home materials you might need to have with you. 

VIRTUAL READERS THEATER (Grades 2-5): Join us on ZOOM in August on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. It's time for your performance! YES!  It's time to read your script! YES!  Look your best! YES! Be on Stage! YES!  Right in your own home! What could be more fun than that? If you’ve been reading to the Listening Fairy you’ve already had lots of practice, but even if you haven’t you can still sign up for this event and/or register for the Listening Fairy on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.

We have the plays and will email the script to you so you can practice your part. It’s all in good fun and maybe this will be your start toward a future on Broadway! This is not for reluctant readers so come on, sign up now. Mrs. Birr will coach you to have your best reading performance ever. Registration is required so you can have the scripts and Zoom link sent to you.

HUNGRYTOWN VIRTUAL CONCERT: Join us on Thursday, August 13^th, at 6:00 PM on Facebook LIVE to hear the vibe of Hungrytown. (You do not need FB to listen in. You can view from our FB page on our website.) Once again, the Friends of Kimball Library have sponsored yet another great concert for us!

After more than fifteen years of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo Hungrytown--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting. The couple spends half of each year on the road in North America, Europe and New Zealand. Their latest album made the top 10 on the American Folk DJ charts, and at least 14 'Best of the Year' lists.  Register and receive a reminder of this upcoming performance.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.

Kimball Library News 7/20/2020

Not only can you come in and browse the library like the ‘old days’ but we have a whole new slew of new books in new places! Check out our newest displays of new items when you stop in with your mask on. 😊

AWARD-WINNING FIDDLER: Bringing fresh energy to traditional Celtic music, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki is an award-winning New Hampshire-based fiddler/singer who has been performing professionally for over two decades. He has toured nationally with bands in various genres, performed across Ireland, and released multiple recordings of Celtic music that can be heard on radio stations in Ireland and Scotland as well as around New England. He is also an Emmy®-nominated composer who has written soundtracks for audiobooks and television and appeared as a guest on over 75 albums. His lifelong passion for history helps bring to life the traditional music around which he built his career. Performing for the Kimball Library in a Virtual Concert, Jordan will be solo, and will entertain us with favorite fiddle tunes and songs with guitar accompaniment.

This Virtual Concert will be delivered Facebook Live on Thursday, August 6^th, and you do not need to have a Facebook account to view.  Just visit our webpage on the bottom right corner and wait for it to go LIVE!

This toe-tapping concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.  Please thank them, we surely do!

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS (Virtual ALL AGES): Join us on ZOOM for a special wildlife encounter! Professional animal handlers will show off their animal ambassadors for us all to see. Learn about animals and see them hanging out with their keepers. You'll get to see a TEGU, PORCUPINE, WALLABY, MACAW, GIANT SNAKE and MORE! This is a great chance to get right up close and personal with some awesome wild animals. You'll get a chance to ask the keepers questions and see what makes all these animals so unique.  This exciting animal-tastic event is being hosted at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5^th, and is sponsored by the generous Friends of Kimball Library.

Register to receive the link emailed one hour before showtime. Invite all your friends, family, and neighbors to register and join, too!

SUMMER VIRTUAL CONCERTS: Relax and sit back from the comfort of your own home, deck, patio, etc. and enjoy the virtual concert in the series that is taking place on the following dates:

August 6 ~ Award-winning New Hampshire-based fiddler/singer, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki

August 13 ~ Touring North America, Europe and New Zealand the Folk sounds of Hungrytown

 

These 60-minute concerts will be via FaceBook Live and will start at 6 PM. You do not need a FaceBook Account to view. The Virtual Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the very generous Friends of the Kimball Library.

IN PERSON LIBRARY VISITS: In case you missed it, we are back to regular hours and you are allowed to enter the building if you are masked and we have less than 20 guests.  For more details check out the website or stop in and see for yourself. We have missed you!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the data bases and online services. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one! You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register for an event with a ‘human’.