Kimball Library News 5/6/19

The countdown has started for the beginning of ‘A Universe of Stories’ Summer Reading Adventure… Starting June 5^th, we will be accepting sign-ups for our program which includes raffles, sticker collections for every visit in which you check out materials, and access to all of our summer reading programs and events. Children entering grades K-5 in the fall are invited to register at the children’s desk and kids entering middle school through high school grades can register for their own mature version of events and programs at the main circulation desk. Both sets of youth can enter to win prizes from June 5^th to August 15^th such as tickets to the movies, local trampoline parks, amusements parks, sporting events, gift cards to ice cream and donut shops and more just by visiting the library and checking out materials. Don’t let the summer academic sludge impact you. Start the summer habit early and we’ll take your reading, STEAM and learning goals to the moon and beyond!

TEN HOURS UNTIL DAWN: During the height of the Blizzard of 1978 the pilot boat ‘Can Do’ set out from Gloucester with five men onboard to assist a lost Coast Guard boat and an oil tanker that was in a Mayday situation. Ten Hours Until Dawn tells the story of what happened on that awful night when the seas were producing monstrous waves of 40 feet and the wind was screaming at 100 miles per hour. Using photo slides of the boats, the men involved, and ferocious moments of the storm, Michael Tougias will take the viewer through this incredible night where many lives hung in the balance. With the aid of maps, Tougias lets the audience see the progression and location of these boats off the Massachusetts coast, and explains what happened and why.

This event is free and open to the public. Please help us plan accordingly by registering and join us on Wednesday, June 5, from 6:30-8:00 PM.  This program is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities and sponsored by Atkinson Recreation. For more information on New Hampshire Humanities visit www.nhhumanities.org.

About the presenter: A graduate of St. Michael's College, Michael Tougias is a lecturer and award-winning author of 20 non-fiction books published by Simon and Schuster. Several of his books focus on true survival stories including The Finest Hours: The 1 Story of The Coast Guard's Most Daring Rescue (now a major motion picture by Disney), Fatal Forecast, and Overboard! His book, Ten Hours Until Dawn: The 1 Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do in the Blizzard of 78, was selected by the American Library Association as one of the 'Top Books of the Year' and described as 'a white-knuckle read, the best book of its kind.'

OUTTA THIS WORLD STITCH FOR TOTS: T/weens are invited to give back to the less fortunate this summer every Monday starting June 17th by knitting and crocheting with us. Projects to give away may include bunnies knit from squares, hats, sweaters, booties, or squares to contribute to baby blankets. If you already know how to knit or crochet, bring your needles and yarn. If you are new to the craft, come empty-handed so we can tell you what to bring next time and how to get started. Come every Monday between 3 and 4:30 or drop by on the occasional weeks you are available. You’ve built up those finger muscles with your texting, put them to good use and have fun with us as well!

KNOW THE 10 SIGNS— Did you know that June is also Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month? We invite you to come learn more as we present: Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters.

Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
 
 Registration is required for this June 6^th event at 6:30 PM.  There is a minimum registration required. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Stock up in advance for an extra long weekend of loans.  Kimball Library will be closed from May 25-27 in honor of Memorial Day weekend.  Per usual, members in good standing have access to the Libby App, Hoopla, Overdrive Media Console, and all our databases.  

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every

Kimball Library News 4/29/19

Register for this last NH Boating Safety Course happening in our meeting room on May 21 and 23 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM through the NH Marine Patrol at https://register-ed.com/programs/newhampshire/174.

The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student's address.

GLOBAL BANJAR: International Voices in Antebellum Banjo Music (NH Humanities)— The Hardtacks (Marek Bennett and Woody Pringle) deliver an engaging overview of global politics prior to the American Civil War through the lens of early banjo music. Between 1820 and 1860, the banjo transformed from a slave instrument found only on Southern plantations to an international pop phenomenon: songs and playing techniques carried far and wide in the emerging global economy, from the streets of New York's Five Points slum to the gold fields of California and the elite drawing rooms of London, from the battlegrounds of Nicaragua to official diplomatic receptions in Japan. How did this African-derived, slave-borne folk instrument come to symbolize all the best and worst of a young United States of America?

Find out by attending this free public event on Thursday, May 30^th, at 6:30 PM. Please help us plan accordingly and register yourself and anyone in your party planning to attend. This program is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities and sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.  For more information on NH Humanities, visit www.nhhumanities.org.

About the Presenters: Marek Bennett teaches music and comics in New England and the world beyond. He holds an M. Ed from Keene State College, and is a rostered teaching artist with the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. His work includes the graphic novel The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby and the NH history webcomic Live Free and Draw. Woody Pringle is both a musician and educator teaching at many NH colleges and organizations. His credentials include an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his music is often aired on NH Public Radio’s Folk Show and many radio stations throughout the country.

We hope you will join us to see NH Magazine’s ‘Best of NH’ band in 2016 perform and inspire.

HOLIDAY HOURS: Stock up in advance for an extra long weekend of loans.  Kimball Library will be closed from May 25-27 in honor of Memorial Day weekend.  Per usual, members in good standing have access to the Libby App, Hoopla, Overdrive Media Console, and all our databases.  

To remain a member in good standing be sure to visit us once a year (before your card expires) with a photo ID displaying your Atkinson address so that we can renew you for another year and keep any outstanding fees under the $15 suspension rule.  We do appreciate you having your card ready and available for check out.  If you don’t like to carry your card please see a staff member about adding your card electronically to your smartphone via the Keyring app.  

SUMMER READING REGISTRATION: Registration starts June 5 for youth entering kindergarten all the way up through youth entering college, and the final day for earning prizes will be Aug 15.  More about that in future articles, so stay tuned about joining us for ‘A UNIVERSE OF STORIES’.  

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!

Kimball Library News 4/22/19

In conjunction with the Town-wide Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 18th, the Kimball Library in Atkinson will be holding the Spring Book, Bake, & Flea Sale starting at 8:00am.  Our prices range from $ .10 to 2.00 for the regular stock. Some “special” books are priced individually. Interested in more than ‘just books’?  You will be able to find music and a wide variety of movies as well.  Wait, there’s more!  Stop early for baked goods (we do sell out quickly sometimes), and there will also be an assortment of ‘flea’ items as well. We are on rain or shine because all our items are inside, so don’t forget to mark your calendar and stop by.  

In addition, there will be a “Bag Day” on Monday, May 20th.  Remaining stock will be sold in either $3.00 or $10.00 bags – as much as you can fit!  Don’t you just love a bargain?  The best part is that all proceeds the Friends of Kimball Library who then fund many of our wonderful adult and youth programs as well as museum passes and more!  This sale is a win/win for everyone.   

DISCOVERING STEAM—We have one final 6-week session of Discovering S.T.E.A.M. coming up and registration will fill quickly. We invite preschoolers (ages 3-6) to explore nature, computers, building, art, numbers, and more in this program! Engaging stations will allow children to discover and learn at their own pace and interest level. We'll come together at the end of class for a structured story or activity that fits into the theme. At each class, we'll hit on one of the elements of S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering) with mathematics and art activities that build on that concept each session.
Watch your child's brain and interest get ignited as they discover S.T.E.A.M.!  Register ASAP.

TURN IT ON: Tech THIS out!  If you have an e-reader or gadget that you want to learn how to use with free downloadable books, then we can help you.  You can have a brief lesson here called “Turn it On!” on your tech toy (Kindle, iPad, iPod, cell phone or other device compatible with Overdrive/Libby App) and learn how to put a free library e-book on it.  This is a basic tutorial for newbies. You can also be taught how to use Hoopla.

Are you looking for some place to get help and to learn more about your device(s)? Get troubleshooting assistance, learn how to use your device(s), and discover the latest library apps, news, and online services!

Please register for an appointment.   Do you have questions regarding what you should bring?  Ask for Kathy Watson (tech toy technician) at (603) 362-5234.  (These tutorials are for resident card holders in good standing only, please.) 

Brief tutorials are also available for basic computer instructions such as setting up email, social media, etc.  When you register for a lesson please indicate your need.  There are several spots per week on the online calendar that you may register for, and if you can’t find a slot that suits you then email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com and Kathy will attempt to give you a unique appointment time.  

FRIENDS OF KIMBALL LIBRARY: Join this lively group and support your local library. The Friends are responsible for fundraising all the amazing extras they provide to the Kimball Library. They meet once a month to brainstorm new ideas and work on existing fundraisers. Meetings typically start with refreshments at 10:15 and business at 10:30. All enthusiastic residents are invited to attend any meeting.  The next time you can join us will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  We sincerely hope to see you there!

SUMMER READING REGISTRATION: Here is just a teaser, but summer reading will be going LONG and STRONG this year.  Registration starts June 5 and the final day for earning prizes will be Aug 15.   More about that in future articles, so stay tuned about joining us for ‘A UNIVERSE OF STORIES’. 

MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com to register for events or use the data bases. You may also call us Monday-Friday from 10-8 and on Saturday from 10-3 at 603.362.5234 to register with a ‘human’. Miss a news article?  Go to https://kimballlibrary.blogspot.com to read each and every one!