Kimball Library News 11/8/11

It might seem early to start mentioning ‘holiday’ events, but we know that if you don’t book us now we may not see you in December and we have classes and events coming up that you won’t want to miss! So pencil us in now and in future articles there will be more information regarding each event.

Monday, November 21, from 6-8pm you can make and take your cornucopia arrangement home for a lovely Thanksgiving table or harvest themed event. Registration is required. Class is limited to 20 people. Materials fee of $25 must be paid in advance at the main desk.

Thursday, December 1, from 6-8pm you can make and take a beautiful boxwood tree with Felicia Motherway home with you. Reservations are required. Class is limited to 20 people. Materials fee of $30.00 must be paid in advance. Please sign up at the circulation desk.

Saturday, December 3, 10, and 17, for the children will be our ever popular ‘Holiday Drop N’ Shop’ from 10:30am-12:30pm on the first two dates. On the 17th we’ll end at 1pm. This event is for children ages 6 and up who can be left in our care by signing our release forms. We’ll occupy them with a movie and fun in our large meeting room while you shop or wrap gifts. The movie will be the first event followed by a simple craft class. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to stay for the movie and activities, but a parent or adult supervisor must stay in the building.

Tuesday, December 20th, from 6:30-8pm for grades 5-12 will be a Tween/Teen ‘Holiday No-Bake/Bake-Off!’ We had a stiff competition this summer and one of the winners just this evening has claimed she will win again. Start sharpening your knives and spoons for holiday recipes.

We presume that you’d like a few more details regarding the crafts for adults. We’re pretty sure that you’d be interested in what kinds of films are being shown on Saturdays as well as what type of craft is being offered each week. We know you will want the rules for the holiday cooking competition. Stay tuned for future articles for more information. Yes, that was deliberate. We will also soon have some brochures that you can pick up regarding the Saturday activities. Mark your calendar now.

We will also continue to have adult events such as writing, Wii, book discussions and knitting. Check out our weekly story times, events and classes. Too busy to drop by and know what is going on? 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.

Please note that we will be closed in November on Friday, November 11th, (Veterans Day) and Thursday, November 24th and Friday the 25th (Thanksgiving break). We ARE open 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.

Kimball Library News 11/1/11

Got your game on? Celebrate the 4th National Gaming Day with us on Saturday, November 12th, from 11am-2pm. Communities across the U.S. (and internationally!) are coming together in the spirit of play for the American Library Association’s 4th Annual National Gaming Day @ your library, sponsored by FamilyandPartyGames.com. This year’s event expects to draw more than 20,000 people at more than 1,200 libraries. All ages enjoy games. Stop in and find a Wii game or a board game for your level.

Got your pen in hand? The Kimball Library Writing Group meets the second Monday of every month.

This is a great opportunity to share your writing with others to discuss and critique. Each writing session will be facilitated. This is a judgment free zone for writers of all levels and a great time for you to try out your writing with others. Drop in on Monday, November 14th, and get your pen rolling.
Got words? The teens do! Teens in grades 6-12 should check it out ‘Words with Teens’ on Tuesday, November 15th, from 6:30-7:30pm.

Got pooch fever? Meet Lady Hawke, the reader dog! Register now to come and read with Hawke on Wednesday, November 16th, from 4-5pm. This wonderful 9 year old Labrador retriever is very patient and loves being read to by children. Hawke is a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International and loves her visits with new and experienced readers. When she's not reading, Hawke lives in Plaistow with her sister and brother Labs and human family.

‘The dog encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word, but rather sit next to them and enjoy the story being read to them. The children learn to associate reading with being with the dog, and begin to view reading in a positive way. Over time, the child’s reading ability and confidence can improve because they are practicing their skills, which will make them enjoy reading even more.' (from Therapy Dogs International)

Got holiday fever? We have the program for you on Monday, November 21, from 6-8pm. Register and learn to make a cornucopia arrangement. Enjoy a creative night out by learning how to arrange fresh flowers in a Fall Cornucopia (horn of plenty basket) perfect for Thanksgiving. Class is limited to 20 people and the materials fee of $25 must be paid in advance. Please sign up at the circulation desk.

Got moves? We don’t, but Nelson Barrios does! Learn the basics at ‘Karate for Kids’! Nelson Barrios will be here to introduce karate to two age levels of children. There will be opportunities for ages 5-7 from 4:00-4:45pm and for ages 7-10 from 4:45-5:30pm. In between, there will be a Numchuck demonstration for all to see the skills that are developed using Karate. Wear comfortable clothing and come to enjoy the sport. Register for this event, please. You may call us or do this online.

Please note that we will be closed in November on Friday, November 11th, (Veterans Day) and Thursday, November 24th and Friday the 25th (Thanksgiving break). We ARE open 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.

Kimball Library News 10/25/11

We are learning some new vocabulary with ‘Words with Teens’ on Tuesday nights once a month. Thus far we have played ‘Balderdash’, ‘Wordsters’, and ‘Scattegories’. It would be hard to choose a favorite! If you are in grades 6-12 you are invited to register and join us. We are a cool group that’s not too cutthroat and we’d love some more players. Our next gathering is Tuesday, November 15th, at 6:30pm. Register yourself and friends are welcome if you register them. We have word games here, but if you have a favorite you’re welcome to bring yours and teach us to play.

Saturdays once a month at the library are a great time for kids to gather and enjoy a free movie. Make a note in your electronic calendar or in the good old-fashioned date book to remind yourself about the Saturday Cinema coming up on November 19th at 10:30am. This is a fun film for all ages. Vroom! Vroom! Pack up the kids and you may leave the building 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.

It’s time to start thinking about adding a delightful little extra to your Thanksgiving table or bringing along a beautiful hostess gift for the upcoming holiday. Here at the library you can enjoy a relaxing, yet productive, night out by learning how to arrange fresh flowers in a Fall Cornucopia (horn of plenty basket) perfect for Thanksgiving or a harvest themed home or event. The cornucopia is filled with colorful mums, golden aster, natural berries, fall grasses and foliage. This fresh flower design is long-lasting and perfect for a centerpiece or gift.

Felicia Motherway, back by popular demand, will be the presenter for this program taking place on Monday, November 21, from 6-8pm right in time for Thanksgiving. Are you a bit insecure about your craft skills? Not to worry, she doesn’t let anyone leave without a satisfactory looking basket in hand. Registration is required for this popular event and space is limited to 20 people. The reasonable materials fee of $25 must be paid in advance. Please sign up at the circulation desk. Your registration is confirmed with cash or a check.

Please note that we will be closed in November on Friday, November 11th, (Veterans Day) and Thursday, November 24th and Friday the 25th (Thanksgiving break). We ARE open 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.

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.

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.

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.