Kimball Library News 6/19/12

Improve your foreign language skills with the library's language database service, Transparent Languages. Over 80 languages are available with step by step online tutorials for learning a new language.  Go to the Kimball Library website at www.kimballlibrary.com and click on Transparent Language under Library Links.  Once you are registered you can access Transparent Language through your home computer via the Internet, or a mobile device.   Contact the library at 362-5234 with any questions about this new service.

Has your child/tween/ or teen registered for summer reading?  If not, bring them in!  Please check out some of our great events coming up!

Library Olympics! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, June 28^th, 6:30-7:30pm:  The Summer Olympics are still a month away, but here at the Kimball Library we like to be the front-runners. Come be a part of the Library Olympics!  Do you have what it takes to hula-hoop your way to a gold medal?  How about fashioning the perfect paper airplane?  Games abound at the library tonight and everyone qualifies!

Registration begins 6/4 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

Come Dream with Us!  It’s Pajama Party time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 2, 6:30-7:30pm:  Please wear those favorite jammies and if you can, bring along a brand new pair of jammies for a special donation to the NH Division for Children's Services. Play 'Pillow Case Hop' and 'What's in the Sock?' Play ‘Musical Chairs’ and then eat watermelon and brownies for a good night treat!   Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/29 for all.

Starry Nights! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, July 5, 6:30-7:30pm:  What Big Dreams do you have?  Join us while we explore some Big Dreamers. Then make a jar of wish-making stars to bring home! ***Please bring a clean wide-mouth transparent jar.  See example in the foyer display case.  Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/28 for non-residents.  Registration for this event ends 7/3 for all.

Superheroes Big Time! (Grades K-5)/Monday, July 9, 6:30-7:30pm: Dream--Big!  Save the World! Kazam! Bam!  Up, Up and Away! Be your favorite superhero and come prepared to save the day! Put on your favorite costume (Is it Batman? Spiderman? A fireman? A policeman or an astronaut?  A soldier?) Watch a favorite superhero show and eat the best superhero food you'll have on this earth!

Registration begins 6/14 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents.  Registration for this program ends 6/6 for all.

Star Party (Ages 10 and up)/Tuesday, July 10, 8:00-9:30pm:  Join Tony Costanzo and his crew for a night of hands-on star exploration and education.  Tony is the propietor of Astronomy Shoppe in Plaistow, NH and we will be able to use his fantastic telescopes for viewing stars and planets.  As for s'more--use your imagination!  :)  Astronomy Shoppe website: http://astronomy-shoppe.com

For the Star Party, parents of youth ages 10 and up are welcome and encouraged to attend with your children.  Please register for this event—even the adults.  Registration begins 6/14/201 for residents and 7/5/2012 for non-residents.  T/weens who register and attend that are part of summer reading get a raffle ticket submitted to our prize jar.

As the world changes, so does the library.  Please note that on Sunday, June 24^th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.  Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4^th, as we celebrate Independence Day.  Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 6/12/12

Come and enjoy a summer concert in the courtyard at the Kimball Library. The Taylor River Band is a contemporary bluegrass band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area and we are thankful they are coming here. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Popcorn will be served throughout the performance. This fantastic program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library as well as other concerts coming in July and August. Stay ‘tuned’ for more musical happenings.

The children’s and t/ween summer reading programs are off and running. Listed below is summary of what is in store for the older group (OWN THE NIGHT) in regard to how the whole program works. Please remember that you must come into the library for either program for your starting information.

OWN THE NIGHT is open to Atkinson youth entering grade 6 through age 19 (as of Fall 2012). Register starting Thursday, June 14th, and then you must come into the Kimball Library to receive your reading tickets and get your $5 reading bucks coupon. Use it to pay down your library fines. If you only want to use part of your reading bucks, a staff member will initial the coupon and write down the remaining balance.

For each age-appropriate item you read, turn in your ticket to a staff member with your name, phone number, and title of the item you read. There is no required amount of reading and you can include graphic novels, magazines, novels, audio books, ebooks – any literature counts. You may ask for extra tickets if you run out. The last day to enter tickets for the raffle is July 30th.

If you read an item that is MORE than 200 pages, you may enter 2 coupons for that same book.

Remember~ over 200 pages = DOUBLE COUPONS. Participation raffle tickets are for teens that have registered for and attend teen programs. All ‘OWN THE NIGHT’ events on the calendar are eligible for tickets. The more you read and participate, the better your odds of winning prizes.

When each ticket is completed, drop it off at the main desk to be eligible for random prize drawings held weekly. Prizes may include snacks, books, gift cards, Water Country & Canobie passes and more! You need not be present to win. This year’s challenge is ‘Own the Teen Librarian’. If at least 70 teens register and submit 700 tickets as a whole, the Teen Librarian (Kathy Watson) will get owned by teens at the August 2 ‘End the Night’ program. Her entire head of hair will be dyed PINK & PURPLE! Get motivated and encourage your friends to register and read for OWN THE NIGHT.

As the world changes, so does the library. Please note that on Sunday, June 24th, our public catalog will be unavailable as the software is being updated. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Please also note that we are closed on Wednesday, July 4th, as we celebrate Independence Day. Have a safe and pleasant holiday. On the flip side on this closing is a reminder that we are open on Saturdays in the summer from 10am-3pm as well as during the year. The Saturday staff looks forward to seeing you.


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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest eve

Kimball Library News 6/5/12

It’s time! It’s time to register for summer reading starting June 14th, and it’s time to haul out the date book and pre-select all the summer reading events you want to attend and get your registration in early. We don’t want you or your child to miss out on any exciting events. Take a look below at what is on the horizon.

Peter Boie Magic Workshop (Ages 9 and up)/Tuesday, June 19th, 5-6pm: Peter teaches simple magic tricks to help increase confidence and improve communication skills in this hour-long, hands-on workshop...plus, it’s just fun to fool your friends and family with your newfound magical knowledge. Registration is limited and for Atkinson residents only.

Summer Reading Kick-off! Peter Boie-Magician for Non-believers (All ages welcome)/ Tuesday, June 19th, 6:30-7:30pm: One of the biggest contributors to Peter’s success is his appeal to all age groups-there is something for everyone. Once the show starts, Peter doesn’t let you go for a solid 45 minutes. The show runs the gamut from award-winning, mind-blowing magic, to side splitting comedy, to audience participation so come and experience it for yourself! No registration needed.

Summer Concert in the Courtyard-Taylor River Band (All ages)/Thursday, June 21st, 6:30-8pm: The Taylor River Band is a contemporary Bluegrass Band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

Popcorn will be served throughout the performance. No registration needed.

Brown Bag Book Club (Grades 2-4)/Monday, June 25th, 5:30-6:30pm: This book club is held on the 4th Monday of the month. Books are available at the children's desk for you to pick up in plenty of time for reading. We always have something good to eat so give us a try! This month our pick is 'Three Good Deeds' by Vivian Vande Velde. Pick up a copy in the children’s room.

Graveyards & Epitaphs (Grades 6 and up)/Wednesday, June 27th, 6:30-8pm: Join us for a night in the cemetery finding cool inscriptions and making some tombstone rubbings. Back at the library we'll all write some epitaphs of our own. Registration begins 6/4 for residents and 6/21 for non-residents. Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

Library Olympics! (Grades K-5)/Thursday, June 28th, 6:30-7:30pm: The Summer Olympics are still a month away, but here at the Kimball Library we like to be the front-runners. Come be a part of the Library Olympics! Do you have what it takes to Hula-Hoop your way to a gold medal? How about fashioning the perfect paper airplane? Games abound at the library tonight and everyone qualifies!  Registration begins 6/4 for residents and Thurs. 6/21 for non-residents. Registration for this event ends 6/26 for all.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 5/30/12

Did you know that we have 3 regular Kindles, 1 Kindle touch, and 1 large (DX) Kindle available for borrowing? Now that the hoopla has died down regarding the Kindle, our library devices have a much shorter waiting list. If you do not have an e-reader of your own, or if you’d like to read something that we have purchased for our Kindle, then you are in luck! We have over 50 adult bestselling titles loaded. We add more titles as time goes on so there is always something new. Give us a call to put a Kindle on hold for you. These are perfect for taking on vacation—an entire library in one place! We also are open to suggestions when it’s your turn to borrow. Please submit requests and we’ll see if we can accommodate your taste.

New things are always happening here at the library! In addition to the Kindles mentioned above, we now are proudly sporting a Nook Simple Touch e-reader. So what’s so new about that? Our Nook has young people in mind. This Nook is pre-loaded with the 2013 nominees for the Isinglass and Flume lists. The Isinglass books are nominated by middle school students, while the Flume titles are nominated by high school students. This means the Nook is slated for tweens and teens even though adults may be interested in teen fiction. We are asking that someone the age of 18 or older be the one who actually checks the Nook out because of the replacement cost value. Please consider checking out the Nook for your tween or teen reader. It may also be a way to get your reluctant reader started into the world of ebooks. You may place a hold on the Nook over the phone or from your computer. Take a look at the list below of what’s currently on the Kimball Simple Touch Nook.

Isinglass 2012-2013 Nominees: ‘Brain Jack’-Brian Falkner, ‘Bystander’-James Preller, ‘The Dead’-Charles Higson , ‘Divergent’-Veronica Roth , ‘Flip’-Martyn Bedford, ‘Guantanamo Boy’-Anna Perera, ‘Legend’-Marie Lu, ‘Long, Long Sleep’-Anna Sheehan, ‘A Monster Calls’-Patrick Ness, ‘Okay for Now’-Gary Schmidt, ‘Orchards’-Holly Thompson, ‘Reasons to be Happy’-Katrina Kittle, ‘Sean Griswold's Head’-Lindsey Leavitt, ‘Soccerland’-Beth Choat, ‘Stoneheart’-Charlie Fletcher, ‘Stuck on Earth’-David Klass, ‘This Dark Endeavor’-Kenneth Oppel, ‘Trash’-Andy Mulligan, ‘What You Wish For: Stories & Poems for Darfur Short Story Collection’, and ‘Wolves, Boys, and Other Things that Might Kill Me’-Chandler

Flume 2012-2013 Nominees: ‘Almost Perfect’-Brian Katcher, ‘Berlin Boxing Club’-Robert Sharenow, ‘Between Shades of Gray’-Ruta Sepetys, ‘Carter Finally gets It’-Brent Crawford, ‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’-Laini Taylor, ‘Divergent’-Veronica Roth, ‘How to Save a Life’-Sara Zarr, ‘Lockdown’-Walter Dean Myers, ‘Lola and the Boy next Door’-Stephanie Perkins, ‘Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’-Ransom Riggs, ‘The Name of the Star’-Maureen Johnson, ‘Scorpio Races’-Maggie Stiefvater, and ‘Where She Went’-Gayle Forman

We have an outstanding calendar of events planned for summer reading, and we don’t want you to miss out. Please be reminded that summer reading registration starts June 14th for all youth, and we have on average 5 events per week that must be registered for individually. Take a look in advance on the electronic calendar so you can plan now. This calendar may be found by accessing our website www.kimballlibrary.com, look for ‘Library Links’ and click on ‘Calendar’. Registration for these events is possible when the hand icon is showing. Click on the event itself for details.

Kimball Library News 5/22/12

Step up your appetite for summer reading as we kick-off with some amazing events! Not only is Peter Boie, 'Magician for Non-Believers' coming to present an exciting magic show the night of Tuesday, June 19th, at 6:30pm to kick-off the summer reading program, but he also is offering an hour long workshop to let youth in on some of his magical secrets. Peter's Magic Studio is a registration only event for Atkinson residents ages 9-19 versus the 6:30pm show which is open to the public.
Peter (oh boy!) teaches simple magic tricks to help increase confidence and improve communication skills in this hour long hands-on workshop...plus, it’s just fun to fool your friends and family with your newfound magical knowledge. This amazing workshop takes place from 5-6pm, and I don't have to be a magician or a psychic to know that it will fill up quickly. Hop onto the website or skip into the library to register (registration starts on June 4th for this particular event) and your child ages 9 and up will jump for joy at the chance to get into the in-crowd of magicians and legitimately say ‘Abracadabra!’.

Not only are we kicking off the summer with magic, but we are kicking off the summer with music! Tune in on Thursday, June 21st, in the courtyard for the Taylor River Band from 6:30-8pm. You’ll be tapping your toes for sure! The Taylor River Band is a contemporary Bluegrass Band with Heather Mike on Fiddle, Dave Dupouy on Banjo, Ben Molin on Bass, and Doug Molin on Guitar. TRB plays at venues throughout the area. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Popcorn will be served throughout the performance.

The above programs are sponsored by the very generous and hardworking ‘Friends of the Kimball Library’. Considering joining them and being part of making things happen! The next meeting is Wednesday, June 20th, at 10:15am. Come and see how you can be part of making your local library great!

Have you marked the date? Tie a string on your finger, make a note in your Palm Pilot, or set the alarm on your iPhone--- Registration for summer reading starts on Thursday, June 14th, and will remain open for one month. There are three distinct programs. Preschool (ages 3-5), Elementary (children entering grade K-5), and T/weens (youth entering grade 6 – age 19) and all may register starting on that date. Statistics show that children who read over the summer and engage their minds don’t lose as much brain power returning in the fall to school. Help your children stay alert! Make the library part of their summer vacation.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 5/15/12

Back by popular demand, 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 and enjoy an evening with ‘Two Old Friends’ on Thursday, May 25^th, at 6:30pm!  This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library and is free of charge and open to the public.

Registration for all summer reading programs (preschool), (elementary), and (t/weens—middle/high school) begins on June 14^th.  Each year there is a bit of confusion regarding this process so we proactively start to explain the semantics now.  The summer reading program as a whole must be registered for.  We also have individual events for each age group.  The individual events have a maximum capacity and often need food or craft supplies purchased in advance.  We take care not to over-purchase for our events. Please take note to not only register for the program as a whole, but also to register for each individual event you plan to attend.  We truly appreciate cancellations being called in because some other child may be told we are full for an event and that spot is reality is being taken by someone not actually attending.  More information regarding all the programs will be forthcoming, but definitely note that you may begin general registration on June 14^th.  Registration for the program as a whole is ongoing until July 12^th.

Stay tuned……. Peter Boie is coming to town!  Peter Boie, the self-proclaimed ‘Magician for Non-Believers’, will be performing at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 19^th, to kick-off the summer reading program. Peter travels the country performing for colleges, libraries, and for private and corporate events. While he performs for a wide variety of audiences and venues, he has a special place in his heart for libraries because he borrowed his first magic book from his local library when he was 11 years old. One of the things that has given Peter his success is his appeal to all age groups. From a five year old getting into the show and doing magic, to the hard to please teenager, to the parents and grandparents that visit the library, and everyone in between there’s something for everyone. Once the show starts Peter doesn’t let you go for a solid 45 minutes. The show runs the gamut from audience members getting into the show and doing magic themselves, to award-winning mind-blowing magic, to side-splitting comedy. Mark the date!  This event does not require registration but it is intended for Kimball Library summer reading participants and their families.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.

Kimball Library News 5/8/12

Have you forgotten??  We have a myriad of adult classes or programs that meet on a regular basis that we always mention.  Take a look below and see what’s here for you.

2nd MONDAY of each month: Writers Ink

Monday, May 14, 6:30-8:00pm 

The Kimball Library Writing Group aka ‘Writers Ink’ meets the second Monday of every month.   Each writing session is facilitated.  The writing theme is different each month and decided on by the group.  New faces are welcome and encouraged.  J

TUESDAYS:  ‘Dabblers’ Painting & Crafts Group

Tuesdays WEEKLY, 10:00am-12:00pm

Join this group, the Dabblers!  J  Beginners to advanced in oil, acrylic or watercolor media on canvas, wood or paper.  We’ll help you get started or just bring a project of your choice.  This casual, friendly group meets Tuesdays from 10am to noon in the large meeting room.

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS:  KnitWits

Tuesdays & Fridays WEEKLY, 10:30am-12:00pm

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, come join the fun as we learn together.  Please bring your own supplies.  This is an informal gathering to finish those unfinished projects or perhaps get ideas for beginning some new ones.  We’ll cozy up in the Atkinson Room of the library, share some laughs, drop a stitch or two, and make some new friends.  All experience levels and ages welcome.  You are welcome to attend either or both days.

3^rd WEDNESDAY of each month: Friends of the Kimball Library

Wednesday, May 16, 10:15am

The Friends are volunteers who raise money for items above and beyond the normal library budget.  They sponsor programs like the Peddler's Market in the fall, hold book sales, provide speakers, support children's programming, purchase museum passes and special books for children and teens, plan trips and sometimes go to lunch together.   Join them the 3rd Wednesday of each month and learn what they're all about. 

FRIDAYS: Wii play, too! (Adults only, please)

Fridays, WEEKLY, 10:30am-12:00pm   NO WII on MAY 18th

Adults are invited to play Wii Sports and Wii Fit on our Wii system.  Here's your golden opportunity to see what all the hype is about and learn some new games. This is a great time to come participate or observe.  Wii will give you the opportunity to try bowling, golf, tennis, baseball, or skiing. The current crowd loves bowling the best.  Come for part or all of the time allotted.  This is an adult event.  Invite your friends and make some new ones while you’re here. 

MONTHLY book discussion

EVENING Discussion (Adults) on the 3^rd Tuesday
Tuesday, May 15, 6:00-7:00pm
The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo

MORNING Discussion (Adults) on the 4^th Wednesday
Wednesday, May 23, 10:30-11:30
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

All the above are open for new people to try at any time.  Make a new habit and join us.

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 an efficient way to stay abreast of the newest events.