Kimball Library News

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Kimball Library News 6/19/17

Do you like to look forward to a good movie or a concert? Does it sweeten the pot when it’s all for free? Check our listing of summer movies (next in the queue on July 11 ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’) or summer concert series (next in the queue on June 29 ‘Stoney’s Wicked Din’) for an afternoon or an evening of delight. Invite your friends and make it a party at ‘our house’. Keep abreast as to what’s next by referring to the website or stop by and talk to us. We’ll be glad you came.

BUILD with STEAM TOYS: Stop in anytime On Thursday, July 6^th, between 10:30am and 4:30pm to try your hand at building and construction using Magformers and Brainflakes. Stay for a small amount of time or stay for hours and build some brain power!

Using these types of toys can improve scientific thinking using the principals of magnets, foster creative imagination, enhance intelligence for 3D configurations while making 3D shapes, and develop mathematical thinking while combining and connecting blocks to understand and utilize concept of space and principles. Don’t you worry, they won’t feel a thing except fun!

Please register children ages 3 and above. Younger siblings will not be allowed into the room without adult supervision.

BUILD a KURAKURA HABONDANMA: In Japan, children are encouraged to make and enjoy old fashioned traditional toys. They still have many electronic toys too, but this Japanese bubble spinner is made from items we find around the house. Come make one, have some Pocky while you're here, and learn a little bit about a different part of our big world.

Please register children entering kindergarten through 5th grade in the Fall of 2017 for this ‘Build a Better World’ event happening on Monday, July 10^th, at 6:30pm.

TECH TUTORIALS: If you own an e-reader or gadget that frustrates you, then perhaps we have just what you are looking for. You can have a brief lesson here on your tech toy (Kindle, iPad, Nook or other device compatible with Overdrive) and learn how to put a free e-book on it. This is a private basic tutorial designed for newbies and is limited to 30 minutes.

Also available is some very basic computer instruction. This is for beginners only - email, basic web surfing, setting up Facebook or other social media account, creating a document, etc. If you have questions you can ask for Kathy Watson at 603.362.5234. These instructional classes are one-on-on and designed to give you the answers to your specific query if possible. (Kimball Library resident card holders only, please.)

HOLIDAY HOURS: In recognition of Independence Day, the library will be closed on July 4^th. Don’t want your reading to take a holiday? Overdrive Downloadable Books and Tumblebook Library can be accessed from our website 24/7.

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com and not only read the posts on the page, but also click the calendar icon and see each event for the month and months to come. Please also ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Flickr, Blogspot and Instagram. Just send your email address by text message: text KIMBALLLIBRARY to 22828 to get on our newsletter mailing list. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Kimball Library News 6/12/17

Just a reminder that unlike some other libraries, our hours do not change in the summer. We are open M-F from 10-8, and on Saturdays from 10-3. One exception coming up is the 4^th of July. This year it falls on a Tuesday, and we will be closed. Happy Independence Day in advance. Plan your check-outs accordingly.

Another summer reminder is that the New England Aquarium does not allow museums to use the passes during June, July, or August. Other passes we have do have available are the Currier Museum of Art, Imajine That, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, John F. Kennedy, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Peabody Essex, Seacoast Science Center, & Zoo New England. Passes can be reserved in advance by logging into the website or calling us. There are additional passes from Sandown and Plaistow the can be picked up from an Atkinson resident one hour before closing the day before use. Contact them directly about reserving those.

BUILD A MARBLE RUN: Stop in anytime between 10:30am and 4:30pm to try your hand at building a marble run on Thursday, June 29th. Stay for a small amount or stay for hours and build a marble city! Please register kids ages 4 and above, only. Note that marbles will be provided and are choking hazards. Younger siblings will not be allowed into the room without strict adult supervision.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD with a SUB: (Not a submarine, but a sub sandwich!) The perfect night to come build a good, better, best sandwich that you’ve ever had, seen, or eaten is on Monday, July 3^rd, at 6:30pm. Put EVERYTHING on it! Have a BIG SMILE and celebrate this special summer with a big HERO? SUB? HOAGIE? Register children entering kindergarten through grade 5 now for a good night of eating their own masterpieces!

BUILD A BETTER BOOK CLUB: Wonder is the funny, sweet and incredibly moving story of Auggie Pullman. Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old, but he is far from ordinary. Born with a terrible facial deformity, this shy, bright ten-year-old has been home-schooled by his parents for his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the stares and cruelty of the outside world. Now, for the first time, Auggie is being sent to a real school – and he’s dreading it. Auggie sees himself as just an ordinary kid and all he wants is to be accepted. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, underneath it all?

Build a better world against bullying. Copies of the book ‘Wonder’ will be available at the front desk and children’s room. Conversation and candy will be served to t/weens entering grades 5 and up on Wednesday, July 5^th, at 6:30pm when we gather. The movie ‘Wonder’ is coming out in November. Let’s talk now! If time allows we will choose some books for the fall book discussions. Register in advance.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kimball Library News 6/5/17

Summer reading registration is in full swing! Make sure your child or teen has registered for the entire program as well as many of the exciting events coming up. We can’t build a better world without you, so COME.

Reminders of events coming up in the next two weeks—Jungle Jim’s Minecraft Madness, Build an Automated Robot, Build a Magic Carpet, Yo-Yo People, Build a Yo-Yo Master, Build a Masterpiece, and Build a Marble Run. PHEW! If you see something that intrigues you then jump on our online calendar for details or call the youth department at the library for a detailed explanation.

SUMMER MOVIES: The following is a listing of upcoming films being shown in our lovely air-conditioned meeting room on an 84 inch screen. Popcorn is served at the 1:00 showings. *Movies are subject to change and updates will be posted on our website. Coming up next are ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ~ June 13^th, Rated PG, ‘A United Kingdom’ ~ June 27^th, Rated PG-13, ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’ ~ July 11th Rated: PG-13, and ‘The Lost City of Z’ ~ July 25^th, Rated PG-13.

‘BUILD A BETTER WORLD’ SUMMER READING MADE EASY: It cannot be any less hassle free for children and parents to get on board with the ‘Build a Better World’ summer reading program for youth entering grades K-5! 1. We’re counting each time you check out materials when you visit. Put your name and phone number on the ticket and drop it in the jar. Names will be chosen weekly for prizes! 2. You will get a sticker to put on your world that will be displayed in the library. For every 5 stickers (visits with check-outs), you are able to pick a prize or a book! 3. Kids entering grade 5 register for the youth program, but may also register and attend any events listed for their age group in the t/ween program.

Do you have preschool children not entering kindergarten yet? We have simple summer bingo cards and they can color in a space when they listen to a book by a certain author, go the park, or other simple literacy activities. They, too, can choose a book or a prize when they reach a BINGO on their card. It’s easy to keep everyone interested in reading over the summer as to not lose any gains they made during the academic year. Research does show that staying vested in literature over the summer will give a stronger start in the fall.

KIMBALL COURTYARD EVENTS: Up next is Jungle Jim of Boston on June 21^st, The Yo-Yo People on June 27^th, and Stoney’s Wicked Din on June 29^th. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, or enjoy the built-in seating on the grassy hill. If the weather does not cooperate we hold them inside or at another location. Fingers crossed!

All our summer reading events, concerts, and movies are free and open to the public. Summer reading events require registration, so please check with us.