Summer reading is now officially closed, but what a time we had! Over 200 kids and teens registered for the respective programs for their age group. Nearly every day programs were offered and taken advantage of. Youth participated in various activities such as making glittery star mobiles, playing candy bar BINGO, backyard water games, breakfast with a scavenger hunt, pizza and pages, a cutthroat Mario Kart tournament, kid flicks, Wii open play, crazy pebble pets, photos with the teen librarian sporting her new purple hair and much more. We are hibernating from the excitement, but continue to check our online calendar for our upcoming fall schedule.
The children’s librarian (Carolyn Birr) and the teen librarian (Kathy Watson) seize this opportunity to thank the generosity of our wonderful summer reading sponsors. Without them, we wouldn’t have the great prizes we had this year to offer. Many many thanks go to: The ever faithful ‘Friends of Kimball Library’, Canobie Lake Park (Salem), Water Country (Portsmouth), Chunky’s Cinema Pub, Victorian Park (Salem), Online Hair Salon (Atkinson), Park Place Lanes (Windham), Story Land (Glen), Hannaford’s (Hampstead). Please join us in offering thanks for their contributions so the kids could win such fun items. Additional prizes were gifted to us by several individuals. It takes a village to raise a successful summer reading program.
On the road again? Fred MacDonald, Atkinson resident, has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend (please note the library will be closed September 5-7) come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd discussing his license plates from the USA and around the world. Please cease your travels to stop in and hear about Fred’s travels from 7-8pm.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Kimball Library News 8/11/09
THEY DID IT! The teens read more than 500 items and the teen librarian has an appointment (courtesy of Janet Porter of Online Hair Salon) for Thursday, August 13th. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes. Wee purple prizes will be handed out to those who take the time to drop in for photos. Congratulations TR2 teens, you proved you are NUMBER ONE!
Where have you been? Where are you heading? Fred MacDonald has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend, come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. It will be available for viewing starting on August 10th in the main lobby. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd regarding these treasures. Keep reading weekly for more details on that and other Kimball Library happenings that will be coming up in the fall.
Where have you been? Where are you heading? Fred MacDonald has probably already been there and has the license plates to prove it! As a prelude to the Annual Old Car Show to be held in Atkinson on Labor Day weekend, come see Fred’s license plate collection on display. It will be available for viewing starting on August 10th in the main lobby. Fred will also present a program at the library on Thursday, September 3rd regarding these treasures. Keep reading weekly for more details on that and other Kimball Library happenings that will be coming up in the fall.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Kimball Library News 7/28/09
If you participated in summer reading (Summertime and the Reading is Easy OR Tr2 ‘Teens Read, Too!’) then you are invited to the ‘Make Your Own Sundae’ Closing Program on Friday, August 7, at 1pm. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger participants will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE! (As for the raffle, you need not be present to win.)
Take advantage of a photo opportunity with the teen librarian IF… the registered TR2 readers have 500 reading tickets in the jar by August 7. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes or highlights IF the goal has been met. Small purple prizes will be handed out to those who drop in for photos. Remember, this is all contingent upon the goal amount read so keep reading and deposit your tickets before August 7!
Please be aware of our mission: “The Kimball Library is dedicated to the common good by serving the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the Atkinson community and by encouraging its patrons in the lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth. The library will be responsive to the needs of its diverse users, advocate and support the use of appropriate technology, build an excellent collection, commit itself to the highest ideals of library service and the principles of intellectual freedom and provide a welcoming meeting place for the community.”
Take advantage of a photo opportunity with the teen librarian IF… the registered TR2 readers have 500 reading tickets in the jar by August 7. Tr2 readers should stop in on Thursday, August 13 between 4:30-7:30pm, with camera in tow. The teen librarian will say ‘cheese’ with you sporting her new purple stripes or highlights IF the goal has been met. Small purple prizes will be handed out to those who drop in for photos. Remember, this is all contingent upon the goal amount read so keep reading and deposit your tickets before August 7!
Please be aware of our mission: “The Kimball Library is dedicated to the common good by serving the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the Atkinson community and by encouraging its patrons in the lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth. The library will be responsive to the needs of its diverse users, advocate and support the use of appropriate technology, build an excellent collection, commit itself to the highest ideals of library service and the principles of intellectual freedom and provide a welcoming meeting place for the community.”
Kimball Library News 7/22/09
Who is Erin Lang? Erin Lang is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, and she has just completed the recording of her first full length album ‘You Are Found.’ She is from a creative and musical background having grown up in Montreal, Canada the daughter of a puppeteer mother and rock bass player father for ‘April Wine.’
With its quirky mix of accordions and ukuleles and effected guitar, Erin Lang's live performances have touched the hearts of toddlers through seniors. We at Kimball Library are most fortunate to have the company of Ms. Lang on Friday, July 31, beginning at 6:30pm. Pack up the twos, the teens, the seniors and the in-betweens to be tickled from the inside out with music and song. Mark the date and come on in. You’ll be whistling and toe-tapping on the way out.
More noteworthy summer reading activities, the continuing saga…
PINOCCHIO: A live theatre presentation. 'Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine. Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio's mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption. Through this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.’ Presented by the Hampstead Stage Company, Center Barnstead, NH.
Tuesday, August 4, from 1-2pm (geared for Grades K-8)
MARIO KART TOURNEMENT: Register to play and win. Points will be awarded for each race. Get your Mario pals to register, too. Prizes for the top dogs!
Tuesday, August 4, from 6-8pm (Grades 6 and up only)
SRP Make Your Own Sundaes: All-inclusive registered participants (Kids and TR2 Closing Program)
Hooray! Summer reading comes to a close with ice cream sundaes. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger set will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE!
Friday, Aug 7, 1:00-2:15pm (All registered SRP participants)
With its quirky mix of accordions and ukuleles and effected guitar, Erin Lang's live performances have touched the hearts of toddlers through seniors. We at Kimball Library are most fortunate to have the company of Ms. Lang on Friday, July 31, beginning at 6:30pm. Pack up the twos, the teens, the seniors and the in-betweens to be tickled from the inside out with music and song. Mark the date and come on in. You’ll be whistling and toe-tapping on the way out.
More noteworthy summer reading activities, the continuing saga…
PINOCCHIO: A live theatre presentation. 'Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is the timeless tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine. Join the wooden marionette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio's mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discovery, transformation, and redemption. Through this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education, and gratitude.’ Presented by the Hampstead Stage Company, Center Barnstead, NH.
Tuesday, August 4, from 1-2pm (geared for Grades K-8)
MARIO KART TOURNEMENT: Register to play and win. Points will be awarded for each race. Get your Mario pals to register, too. Prizes for the top dogs!
Tuesday, August 4, from 6-8pm (Grades 6 and up only)
SRP Make Your Own Sundaes: All-inclusive registered participants (Kids and TR2 Closing Program)
Hooray! Summer reading comes to a close with ice cream sundaes. Reading certificates and prizes for the younger set will be awarded. Final raffle prize winners will be announced for the teens. Come for the ice cream and to see if there are at least 500 tickets in the jar to make the teen librarian GO PURPLE!
Friday, Aug 7, 1:00-2:15pm (All registered SRP participants)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Kimball Library News 7/14/09
Fun summer reading activities, the continuing saga…
The tweens and teens have their own programs to participate in and look forward to as part of TR2 (Teens Read, Too!) summer reading program. Upcoming on Saturday, July 25, is a breakfast and library scavenger hunt that requires online registration. If you have hungry teens (middle or high school age) pass the word that the teen librarian will serve them breakfast at 10:30am. Following breakfast is a library scavenger hunt that will be in teams. This hunt was teen tested at the library lock-in and thus, preapproved to be a good time. Prizes can be won, and raffle tickets will go in the jar for all registered attendees. Food and frivolity all on a Saturday morning!
Likewise, there’s more fun for teens on Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8pm. Once again, register ahead and note that ‘teen’ includes middle school. We’ll be playing some party games that require a crowd. Sample selections include – Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Balderdash, etc. We’ll decide what to play by consensus. Don’t forget that your friends need to register, too. HURRY, you don’t want the teen librarian here all alone, do you?
For the younger set, the circus is coming to town on Monday, July 27th, from 4-5pm. You’ll be creating a zoo by making your own 3-D zoo animal. Choices include elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinoceroses, or zebras. We’re a zoo, come be part of us and our creative antics.
The tweens and teens have their own programs to participate in and look forward to as part of TR2 (Teens Read, Too!) summer reading program. Upcoming on Saturday, July 25, is a breakfast and library scavenger hunt that requires online registration. If you have hungry teens (middle or high school age) pass the word that the teen librarian will serve them breakfast at 10:30am. Following breakfast is a library scavenger hunt that will be in teams. This hunt was teen tested at the library lock-in and thus, preapproved to be a good time. Prizes can be won, and raffle tickets will go in the jar for all registered attendees. Food and frivolity all on a Saturday morning!
Likewise, there’s more fun for teens on Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8pm. Once again, register ahead and note that ‘teen’ includes middle school. We’ll be playing some party games that require a crowd. Sample selections include – Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Balderdash, etc. We’ll decide what to play by consensus. Don’t forget that your friends need to register, too. HURRY, you don’t want the teen librarian here all alone, do you?
For the younger set, the circus is coming to town on Monday, July 27th, from 4-5pm. You’ll be creating a zoo by making your own 3-D zoo animal. Choices include elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinoceroses, or zebras. We’re a zoo, come be part of us and our creative antics.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Kimball Library News 7/7/09
Kimball Library is proud to feature local artists’ work in the meeting room and throughout the library. This summer we are pleased to present the work of Brigette Guy, Atkinson resident. Please read below Guy’s own words regarding her work, and do make a point of stopping in to see her creations.
Brigette Guy, Artist Statement: “I’ve always tried to find myself within the context of art history. With the creation of this body of work, I feel that I have finally done so. I chose to use silverpoint, which was a technique of the Old Masters, but bring it to modernity. I used the time it took to create this series of portraits to look back at where I’ve come from and see who I’ve become. For this reason, the portraits I’ve drawn of my relatives have also helped me define myself within my own family history.
Silverpoint is a medium that demands patience and focus. A great deal of preparatory work is necessary before drawing. The surface on which I work needs to be primed and sanded multiple times in order to obtain a smooth surface. Then, the values are slowly built up with a sharpened rod of silver until a subtle tonal range is reached and the drawing is done. The finished product is light and delicate, but will deepen and darken with time as the silver oxidizes.
These characteristics only make silverpoint more akin to the dynamic of a family. Much like the efforts of a silverpoint artist, families oftentimes require a lot of work from its members, which is something that remains unseen to outsiders. When it comes to the oxidization process, each drawing, like a member of a family, will change just as people age. Nonetheless, the body of work and the family as a whole maintain their integrity.”
More summer reading fun ~wacky lawn croquet! Make room in your calendar for a fun outdoor game for kids on Monday, July 20th, from 4-5:15pm. We’ll be playing and giggling on the grass behind the Historical Society. Bring a sense of humor and some mallets, please, if you have them. And don’t forget to check the online calendar as there are daily activities to choose from!
TR2 Update: Over 80 teens have registered and now tickets for items read are coming in. Some prize winners have already been drawn! The Tr2 participants have 150 tickets in the jar as of July 7. Will they make the goal of 500 by August 7th? Just in case, the teen librarian made a hair appointment for August 13th, compliments of Janet Porter, Online Hair Salon.
Brigette Guy, Artist Statement: “I’ve always tried to find myself within the context of art history. With the creation of this body of work, I feel that I have finally done so. I chose to use silverpoint, which was a technique of the Old Masters, but bring it to modernity. I used the time it took to create this series of portraits to look back at where I’ve come from and see who I’ve become. For this reason, the portraits I’ve drawn of my relatives have also helped me define myself within my own family history.
Silverpoint is a medium that demands patience and focus. A great deal of preparatory work is necessary before drawing. The surface on which I work needs to be primed and sanded multiple times in order to obtain a smooth surface. Then, the values are slowly built up with a sharpened rod of silver until a subtle tonal range is reached and the drawing is done. The finished product is light and delicate, but will deepen and darken with time as the silver oxidizes.
These characteristics only make silverpoint more akin to the dynamic of a family. Much like the efforts of a silverpoint artist, families oftentimes require a lot of work from its members, which is something that remains unseen to outsiders. When it comes to the oxidization process, each drawing, like a member of a family, will change just as people age. Nonetheless, the body of work and the family as a whole maintain their integrity.”
More summer reading fun ~wacky lawn croquet! Make room in your calendar for a fun outdoor game for kids on Monday, July 20th, from 4-5:15pm. We’ll be playing and giggling on the grass behind the Historical Society. Bring a sense of humor and some mallets, please, if you have them. And don’t forget to check the online calendar as there are daily activities to choose from!
TR2 Update: Over 80 teens have registered and now tickets for items read are coming in. Some prize winners have already been drawn! The Tr2 participants have 150 tickets in the jar as of July 7. Will they make the goal of 500 by August 7th? Just in case, the teen librarian made a hair appointment for August 13th, compliments of Janet Porter, Online Hair Salon.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Kimball Library News 6/30/09
Imagine a large horn calling and reminding ALL KIDS, TEENS & TWEENS to register, read, and participate in all our exciting activities. Visit our website (www.kimballlibrary.com) to see details and if registration is required. Listed below are just a few things you can try.
‘Summer Reading’ entertainment that's sure to keep the entire family off their seats will ‘magically’ be appearing on Thursday, July 9th, from 6:30-7:30pm! Make plans to see Peter Boie, Magician for Non-Believers! He started learning magic at age eleven from a magic book he checked out of his local library. That interest turned into a career as a professional magician that has taken him around the country. From kids to teens, parents and grandparents, everyone will enjoy Peter's show. There's lots of magic and comedy, and audience members actually become a part of the show. Be sure to save this date! It's a winner!
For the middle and high school crowd on Fridays, this is your time to use the large meeting room and big screen to play Wii with your friends. (Or make some while you're here.) Registration is required as we won't set up the equipment if we're not sure you plan to come. Mark this on your calendar in advance and get your friends to play, too. They do not have to be Atkinson residents, but they need to register just like you online. If you register in advance and play for the entire time, you can add your name to our weekly raffle drawing for teen summer reading prizes if you are enrolled in TR2. Try any Friday in July from 10:30am until noon, and don’t forget to pre-register on our online calendar.
TR2 Update: Over 50 teens have registered and now tickets for items read are starting to come in. The Tr2 participants need 500 tickets in the jar by August 4 to make the teen librarian highlight or stripe her hair purple. Can they do it?
‘Summer Reading’ entertainment that's sure to keep the entire family off their seats will ‘magically’ be appearing on Thursday, July 9th, from 6:30-7:30pm! Make plans to see Peter Boie, Magician for Non-Believers! He started learning magic at age eleven from a magic book he checked out of his local library. That interest turned into a career as a professional magician that has taken him around the country. From kids to teens, parents and grandparents, everyone will enjoy Peter's show. There's lots of magic and comedy, and audience members actually become a part of the show. Be sure to save this date! It's a winner!
For the middle and high school crowd on Fridays, this is your time to use the large meeting room and big screen to play Wii with your friends. (Or make some while you're here.) Registration is required as we won't set up the equipment if we're not sure you plan to come. Mark this on your calendar in advance and get your friends to play, too. They do not have to be Atkinson residents, but they need to register just like you online. If you register in advance and play for the entire time, you can add your name to our weekly raffle drawing for teen summer reading prizes if you are enrolled in TR2. Try any Friday in July from 10:30am until noon, and don’t forget to pre-register on our online calendar.
TR2 Update: Over 50 teens have registered and now tickets for items read are starting to come in. The Tr2 participants need 500 tickets in the jar by August 4 to make the teen librarian highlight or stripe her hair purple. Can they do it?
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