Saturday, October 22, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/18/11

Stop by on Saturday, November 5th, between 11am and 1pm (after you’ve shopped at the Peddler’s Market starting at 9am) to gather information from the Atkinson Energy Fair presented by the Atkinson Energy Commission. The fair will feature short talks on how to lower your energy bills without making major investments. Vendors from local companies offering energy savings products and services will be available to talk to. Attendees are invited to stop in for a brief visit or stay to maximize your opportunities.

Stop by on Tuesday, November 8th, from 6:30-8pm to be entertained and educated regarding the ‘Granite State Sacrifice during the American Civil War (1861-1865). This program is for history buffs or anyone interested in a good free program.

April 2011 marked the 150th Anniversary of the commencement of the American Civil War. For the next four years, the 150th Anniversary will play out over and over again from the firing on Fort Sumter, out in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina in April of 1861 to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in April of 1865. The speaker for the evening will be Steven Robert Closs, author of “Willing Sacrifice: Granite State Valor during the American Civil War 1861-1865”.

The focus of the program is the ‘Fighting Men’ of Atkinson, NH; one of which is a Medal of Honor recipient, who is buried in town and his story is included in Mr. Closs' book. In remembrance of those Granite Staters who sacrificed all for Union and the abolition of slavery, Mr. Closs has been traveling around the State of New Hampshire lecturing on the contributions made by New Hampshire’s valiant sons during that monumental war. Refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Atkinson Historical Society.

Stop by on Saturday, November 12, between 11am and 2pm to take part in the 4th Annual National Gaming Day @ Your Library. Libraries all over the USA will be playing video games and board games. Teens will have the opportunity to play Wii games and/or board games in the large meeting room. Children in grades 1-5 will be able to play Wii games and/or board games in the Children’s Room. Younger children may play board games or cards with adults. Adults can join in the Wii or in board games as space permits.

Days NOT to stop by on in the month of November include Friday, November 11th, (Veterans Day) and Thursday, November 24th and Friday the 25th (Thanksgiving break). Please note you CAN stop by on Saturday the 26th for our usual 10am-3pm hours.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/11/11

Are you a little bit country? Or a little bit Irish? Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins will once again be delighting audiences young and old with a combination of Irish music and American country music. Tune in on Tuesday, October 25, from 6:30-8pm. Arrive early for prime seating. Registration is not required.

Have you registered for the Halloween Spooktacular slated for Friday, October 28th, from 6-7:30pm? Don’t disappoint the kids--spooky stories, fun music, witches, ghastly goodies and a monstrous parade! Mr. Kreep’s room will also be part of the mischief. The name says it all. Registration is required that will close on October 27, 7:00pm or when all available slots are taken (whichever comes first).

It’s that time of year! Mark the date for the 7TH ANNUAL PEDDLERS MARKET taking place on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00am-3:00pm. New and returning MA and NH crafters, artisans and purveyors of fine foods will showcase their exciting products at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St., Atkinson, NH. Order your greens for holiday decorating, choose a unique or classic piece of jewelry, buy or special order hand knitted sweaters, sample the freshest Georgia pecans and delicacies, shop for collectibles, Miche designer handbags, Slippery Soaps, ‘dog wear’, world trade items and so much more. We continue to expand our market and continually offer new and exciting products. This fair is a favorite and draws folks from near and far! Free admission, exciting raffles, silent auction! This exciting event is sponsored by Friends of Kimball Library, Atkinson NH and the proceeds benefit the library. Shop and support your library all in one fell swoop.

Also on November 5th, kids (ages 5-7) should come join us for a fun time on this particular Saturday morning. Do you like to experiment? See how things might work? This is your chance to learn about science around your house every day. The presenter, Craig Richard, lives in Atkinson and is a middle school science teacher in North Andover, Ma. He's going to show us some very cool things about science. Put ‘Kitchen Science’ on your calendar for 10:30-11:30am. Registration is required so don't hesitate and lose your place. We want to see YOU at the library.

Teens, do you want to cut your shirts into the coolest fashions? Sign up for ‘Crazy Cuts (Tee-shirts)’ that is happening on Tuesday, November 8th, at 6:30pm. Meet Corinne and learn how to cut and tie your shirt like a rock star. ‘Corinne’s Crazy Cuts’ is a program given by a 9th grade TRHS student who loves to cut and tie shirts. She will demonstrate her techniques so you can learn how to do this on your own. This program will really rock if you register yourself and a friend and bring a shirt(s) for cutting and a good pair of fabric scissors. Teens in grades 6-12 are eligible. Space is limited so register EARLY. Check out the teen room and see some shirts that have already been cut in multiple ways for an idea of what is to come. Parents—this is a good time to send in those tee-shirts that are lying around in drawers not being worn. Your teen can get a whole new wardrobe for free!

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Kimball Library News 10/4/11

Feeling lucky? In the children’s room it’s not hard to be a winner. Save this date (Thursday, October 13, from 4:00-5:00pm) to play Bingo for books! Children ages 5-10 years are invited to join in the fun. Kids under the age of 7 should have adult help while playing. It's fun to win books! We give away our gently used donations as well as some brand spanky news ones.

Feeling green? Even in the autumn it is good to ‘go green’. We have environmentally friendly activities for kids to be made out of recycled materials on Monday, October 17th, from 4:00-5:00pm. A flashy fish made from CDs is perfect for hanging by a window to catch the sun! It's free and it's fun! Please register for this program.
Are you even a little bit country or a little bit Irish? Find out on Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-8pm and meet “Two Old Friends-- (Irish and American Country Music). Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins are once again delighting audiences young and old with a combination of Irish music and American country music.

With banjo, guitar, mandolin, concertina, bodran, octave mandolin and heartwarming vocal harmonies, ‘Two Old Friends’ tell a story in music of how immigrants came to this country from Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain, bringing their melodies and instruments; they show how the old time country ballads of the Appalachians are rooted in these tunes.

A ‘Two Old Friends’ performance will give you plaintive ballads and foot stomping shout tunes; soaring mandolin solos, gospel sing-a-longs, traditional Irish tunes and storytelling. There is truly something for everyone. Come Join the Lads for one of their concerts on October 25th and enjoy an evening with ‘Two Old Friends’!

Come if you dare on Friday, October 28, from 6:00-7:30pm for a little ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ for kids. Wear your costume and join us for All Hallow’s Eve with spooky stories, fun music, witches, ghastly goodies and a monstrous parade. If you dare you can enter Mr. Kreep’s room for the biggest surprise of all. Registration is required and will remain open until filled or October 27, 8pm (whatever happens first). We regret absolutely cannot take walk-ins for this program, so please so register in advance.

For more information or a list of upcoming programs, please visit our website www.kimballlibrary.com, call (603) 362-5234, or email us at staff@kimballlibrary.com. We encourage you to ‘like’ us on Facebook/KimballLibrary.Atkinson.NH, follow us on Twitter/KimballLibrary, and RSS feed our blog -- http://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com. Also, you can get news directly sent to your inbox twice a month. Please ask us if you are interested. This is a fabulous way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 9/27/11

AT LAST! Those who have Kindle readers or the Kindle app on the iPod touch or iPhone now can borrow free electronic books right off our website. Just go to www.kimballlibrary.com and click on the icon that says ‘downloadable books.’ Be careful when selecting the eBook format. Users with Sony Readers, Kobos, and Nooks should be selecting the EPUB version of the title. Users with Kindles or Kindle apps on their tablets and smartphones should select the Kindle Book format. It is not possible to select both formats; whichever format you initially choose is the only format you will have access to. If a Nook user selects Kindle and does not have a Kindle account or device, a librarian will need to ask OverDrive's tech support to return the title. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

Just a reminder—ebooks are similar to physical books and there are limited copies. If you put yourself on hold for books that you like we may purchase additional titles to keep up with demand. The same holds true for those of you who prefer a hard copy of a book. Please put yourself on reserve or ask us to. Also, in either format let us know of new titles you are seeking that are not available so we can add them to our wish list.
Tie a string on your finger to remind yourself about the Saturday Cinema coming up on October 15th at 10:30am. This is a tale (tail) of spooktacular puppies! Pack up the kids and scoot out if they are at least age 6 with a permission slip signed or stick around and enjoy the show for ages 5 and under. We appreciate your registrations in advance. Please bring movie snacks, candy, or bottled drinks along with pillows if the kids prefer to sack out on the floor. Make our Saturday shows part of your family traditions.

Are you gnarly about words? Do you like to be with other peeps your age to hang and chat with? Competitive, much? Try us one Tuesday night of each month. The teen librarian plans to play word games with teens. The game of the night will vary depending on the number of kids (grades 6-12, please) who register.

Just a few of the ideas: 'Fast Scrabble', Bananagrams, Scattergories, Balderdash, Hangman, Upwords, etc. You are welcome to bring word games from home to teach us even though there will be games here. All games must be able to be completed in roughly one hour. Register your friends. (They don’t have to be Atkinson residents.) Our next ‘Words with Teens’ night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:30pm. Come and spell your stuff!

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 10th, as Columbus Day is observed. Two day loans taken on Friday the 7th will not be due until Tuesday, October 11th. We will be open on Saturday the 8th for our usual 10am-3pm.

Kimball Library News 9/20/11

At the click of a button you can have an education on us! Just look under the library links on our website (www.kimballlibrary.com) for ‘Universal Class.’ Available subjects are: accounting and booking, alternative medicine, arts and photography, business, career training, computers and technology, cooking, crafts and hobbies… And those are just the subjects A-C ! Some sample classes are: Interview skills 101, Medical terminology 101, Photography Basics, Microsoft Office 2007, Wedding Planning 101, Caring for Seniors, Stress Management 101, Writing Basics 101 and much much more. There are over 500 online continuing education courses. You are welcome to enroll in up to 5 classes at a time, and you have up to 6 months to finish each class. You have access to your course 24/7 via the Internet. Attend class and do assignments on your schedule. Each course has a real instructor who you may communicate with using email. All of these courses are free for Kimball Library patrons in good standing.

Also at the click of a button on our website you can download books and transfer them to most e-readers, iPods, or smart phones. Smart phones and iPods have apps that make it really simple. Head to the ‘Downloadable Books’ link and check out the supported ebook devices as well as the list of titles. Not into reading, but into listening? We’ve got you covered there as well with a myriad of choices in downloadable audiobooks. There is a fabulous button on the site called “My HELP!” that can lead you painlessly down the right path. Confused as to what your device can do? We are happy to assist you.

Click for kids? We’ve got TumbleBooks and a TumbleBook library on our website as well. Here you’ll find story books, read-alongs, Tumble tv, puzzles and games, language learning, and nonfiction books. Kids can listen to books or read the text along with the narrator. Parents, you’ll love these stories as well. You can use this on your computer at home or come into the library and use ours. You’ll love the simplicity.

Do you need articles or information for a class? Are you wondering what to read next? Check out our databases at the click of a button. EBSCO Host, NoveList, Kid Search, and more are icons that you may have seen on our website and chosen to ignore. Take some time before you actually need the information to browse around these buttons and see what there is to offer. We have a lot of information to share just on our website alone, and we change up the main page so you’ll see the events that are coming up next. Get educated and stay informed at Kimball Library just with the click of a button!

Are you against button clicking? Do you dislike the word ‘digital’? We have wonderful collection of books with genuine pages, glossy magazines, inky newspapers, rockin’ music, new and classic DVDs, and even more that you do not have to download or get my clicking. You can just come to the library and touch them with your very own hands and bring them home for free. Come. 

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 10th, as Columbus Day is observed. Two day loans taken on Friday the 7th will not be due until Tuesday, October 11th. We will be open on Saturday the 8th for our usual 10am-3pm.

Kimball Library News 9/13/11

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes many hands to make light work. We are in the business of offering you opportunities to serve and give back to your community at the library. You could do that here at Kimball Library if you have one hour a week consistently to give away and you are a detail-oriented person who is sixteen or older. We can use those folks who are willing to shelve books once a week for one hour. Some lifting and bending is involved as well as great attention to alphabetization, order, and the decimal system. We will train you, but we need a minimum of a 6 week trial and then a 6 month commitment from you if we both feel this is the place for you. Contact Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 for more information and a volunteer application.

We have some news regarding our fictional DVDs that we are quite sure will please you. Traditionally our loan period has been for 2 days for all movies in this category. Now, however, you may take out any fictional DVD that we have had for 6 months or longer for a loan period of one week. Our late fees will remain the same if you return them later than the due date, but you now have five extra days to watch your films and get them back for free. This is just our way of making your life easier. 

Even more good news to enjoy is that we have another new way to save you money and add some entertainment to your life. We are now carrying a discount pass for the Merrimack Repertory Theatre. It is good for $10 off each ticket, limit 6 tickets per performance of MRT's 2011-2012 season. *This is NOT VALID FOR SPECIAL EVENTS* and may only be used once per person, per performance.

The pass must be presented at MRT's Box Office to receive tickets. Tickets may be reserved and paid for in advance with the ID Number, on the front of this pass, but the pass must be brought to the theater the day of the performance to receive the tickets.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
http://www.merrimackrep.org/home/

Pass Pick Up Details:
Please pick up the pass at the Circulation Desk no earlier than the day prior to use.

Return Pass Details:
Please return pass to the Library the day of use. Other patrons may be waiting to use it. Thank you.

How to make a Reservation Online:
To make a reservation, close this window, click on the date you want to visit the Merrimack Repertory Theatre. You will then enter your Library Card Number and your PIN/Password. If you have not registered to use the Museum Pass Reservation System, close this window and go back to the page where the Museum Pass Reservation links are located. There you will find a link to register.

**You may also call us at the number in the closing paragraph to reserve this pass over the phone.

Kimball Library News 9/6/11

Tie a string on your finger to remind yourself about the Saturday Cinema coming up on September 17th at 10:30am. This is one of animation’s finest with kooky characters and tunes to hum along. Pack up the kids and scoot out if they are at least age 6 with a permission slip signed or stick around and enjoy the show for ages 5 and under. We appreciate your registrations in advance. Please bring movie snacks, candy, or bottled drinks along with pillows if the kids prefer to sack out on the floor. Make our Saturday shows part of your family traditions.

Book reading adults need to tie a string on their fingers to remember ‘A Stranger in the Kingdom by Howard Frank Mosher book discussion on Tuesday, September 20, at 6pm. Books are at the main circulation desk and there is still time to read one. Stop by for your copy today. Newbies are always welcomed.

If photography is more your thing, tie a string around your finger for ‘Dream It! Plan It! Do It!: Visiting & Photographing the National Parks’ on September 20th at 6:30PM. Ron Wybranoski will present this multi-media presentation about planning a photo trip to the National Parks. It is a step-by-step guide to setting an itinerary, researching the parks, using maps, guides, books and the web to select your route. Several useful photo and travel tips will be covered as well as how to create a wish list of specific places to visit and images to take. Besides many of the well-known parks such as Zion, Arches, the Tetons and Yellowstone, many lesser known locations such as the Wave and White Pocket in Southern Utah, Hoodoos, Escalante, Cathedral Valley in Capital Reef, White Sands and Badlands will be discussed.

Tie a string if bargains are your thing! The Friends of the Library Fall ‘Book and Bake Sale’ takes place on Saturday, September 24th. As is our custom, this is held in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale from 8am-3pm. This is a great day to see friends from town and collect some items at an advantageous price as well. Bargain shoppers and browsers will enjoy a chance to look leisurely through our numerous sale books, bump into some familiar faces, and pick up some delectable goodies en route. Books will be individually priced as well as opportunities for ‘bargains by the bagful.’ Show your support by stopping by and stocking up. You won’t need a string when you enter the building to remember to pick up some baked goods or popcorn as we are pretty sure the smells wafting through the doorway will trigger your memory. Proceeds from the sale benefit the ‘Friends’ group which in turn benefits us. We thank you in advance for your patronage.