Kimball Library News 8/24/2020

 We are so happy to see many of you coming back ‘home’ to Kimball Library. We appreciate all the cooperation with wearing masks covering your noses, maintaining social distance, and having brief purposeful visits. Hats off to the most wonderful community of patrons!

As a reminder, for those of you who are not ready to step inside we continue to have ‘take out’ service available. Just give a call when you are on your way and we will leave your items on a table between the two front doors.

BEDROCK GARDENS: We are excited to add Bedrock Gardens to our Library Museum Pass Program. This 37-acre property was once a dairy farm, which the founders of Bedrock Gardens repurposed into a garden. The garden includes many structural elements such as paths, an espaliered fence, architecturally interesting rocks, pergolas, fountains, water features, a Japanese teahouse, whimsical garden art and two miles of woodland trails. The beds also have a range of plant varieties and unusual specimens of perennials, trees and shrubs designed to immerse you into the relaxation benefits of being in nature. A three-quarter-mile circulation path connects each garden "room” with vistas along the way. Garden rooms are connected with broad paths, and are filled with interesting structures, unusual plants and captivating landscape design elements.

Open 10:00 - 4:00 Tuesday - Friday and the 1st and 3rd full weekends of the months June through October. Reserve your pass today!

DATABASE DETECTIVES (GRADES 2-6): Join us on Mondays at 5:00 PM starting September 14^th! Are you ready to solve the greatest unsolved mysteries ever known?

To crack the case, we'll need facts. To get facts we go... TO THE LIBRARY DATABASE!

Join us on Zoom to take on different mysteries like: Does the Loch Ness Monster Exist? What Happened to Amelia Earhart? What Is the Bermuda Triangle?

We'll team up, log into our own Ebsco database, and see what evidence we can dig up. Anyone in Grades 2 or older is welcome to drop in to be a detective. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link as confirmation that you are ready to solve the case!

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY: Get savvy on September 10^th about retirement via Zoom with Andrew Githmark!

Are you one of the many Americans who do not fully maximize their Social Security benefits? Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be complex because it ultimately depends on your unique circumstances. With retirees living longer today than previous generations, your choice of when to retire and collect Social Security benefits can make a significant difference in the income you collect in retirement.

Please join us for an interactive seminar over ZOOM entitled Maximizing Social Security and Investing for Retirement. Presenter, Andrew Githmark will address what spousal benefits are available if you are married, widowed or divorced. He will review the potential effects that working in retirement and having a public employee or government pension can have on your benefits. With his National Social Security Advisor certification, his goal is to provide you with the understanding of all the various claiming strategies to help you maximize your benefits and bring you financial clarity.

Andy Githmark is a Founding Partner and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory in Manchester. He has been in the financial services industry since 1997.

This program will be offered at twice.  Register for either the 1:00 or the 6:30 session and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

HOLIDAY CLOSING: Please note that we are closed September 5-7 observing Labor Day Weekend.  Stock up on all those physical books, movies, and music CDs before the long weekend.

Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

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

Kimball Library News 8/17/2020

 We are so appreciative of all our patrons taking a token when they enter the building, keeping their masks on and up, dropping off returns in the outside the building drop slots, and keeping social distance when you have your purposeful Library visits.  Kudos to the greatest patrons EVER!

FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST (FAMILY FUN): Gather your materials to craft your very own Fairy House!

Fairies like to live in little homes made of natural things you'd find outside like bark, sticks, leaves, flowers, and stones. And there are all kinds of fairies who live in all kinds of homes. Think about what materials you can find outside or in your house and dream up a gorgeous fairy house.

Bring all materials to your computer before the contest. Once we all meet up on Zoom, we'll share brief introductions and then all participants will have 20 minutes to assemble and decorate their fairy house. All participants will receive an award in the mail.

Get creative! Get involved! Have fun! (And keep in mind that while this is a contest, it is not meant to be highly competitive.)

Our ZOOM link will be emailed to all registered participants the day prior to the event. This fairy fun contest will be held on Wednesday, August 26^th, at 6:30 PM. Get your game on!

BRACELETS GALORE (GRADES K-5): Join us on Thursday, August 27^th, at 4:00 PM on ZOOM. Are the your kids looking for a new bracelet to wear this summer? Look no further because you're at the right place!

Mrs. Birr is leading the charge making bracelets with plastic straws and you'll love how they turn out!

Register now for this program and we'll have your supplies waiting for you to pick up at the library, and then just join us on Zoom and we'll make them together. We will have our own bracelet fashion show. Register ASAP and have the kid’s friends register, too.

TECH TUTORIALS: 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. This is the time to get help and to learn more about your devices, 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 at (603) 362-5234 or email kwatson@kimballlibrary.com. (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.

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

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

Kimball Library News 8/10/2020

 We are enjoying all of you who making your way in the library to browse in person, but if you’re not ready for that we still have ‘take-out’ service available.  Take advantage of physical books, movies, and music as well as accessing our streaming services such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive NH Downloadables.

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY AND INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT: Get savvy on September 10^th about retirement via Zoom with Andrew Githmark!

Are you one of the many Americans who do not fully maximize their Social Security benefits? Knowing how and when you choose to collect Social Security benefits can be complex because it ultimately depends on your unique circumstances. With retirees living longer today than previous generations, your choice of when to retire and collect Social Security benefits can make a significant difference in the income you collect in retirement.

Please join us for an interactive seminar over ZOOM entitled Maximizing Social Security and Investing for Retirement. Presenter, Andrew Githmark will address what spousal benefits are available if you are married, widowed or divorced. He will review the potential effects that working in retirement and having a public employee or government pension can have on your benefits. With his National Social Security Advisor certification, his goal is to provide you with the understanding of all the various claiming strategies to help you maximize your benefits and bring you financial clarity.

Andy Githmark is a Founding Partner and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory in Manchester. He has been in the financial services industry since 1997.

This program will be offered at twice.  Register for either the 1:00 or the 6:30 session and a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

STUFFED ANIMAL STORYTIME (Ages 3+): Join us on Monday, August 17^th, at 6:30 PM on ZOOM. Bring your stuffed animal to a storytime just for them! This will be a Pajama Storytime on Zoom.

Children ages 3-8 (or anyone who loves a good story) are invited to get some time on Zoom to say hello to their friends, show off their pajamas, introduce their stuffed animal friends, and listen to some bedtime picture books. There will be 10 minutes of hang out time for kids to chat and say hello, and when everyone is feeling ready for some stories, the librarian will put everyone on 'mute' to hear the stories.

Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants 1 day prior to the event.

IMAGINE THAT SUMMER BOOK CLUB: We're back again with another summer reading book club. Meet with us on ZOOM at 6:30 on August 20^th. The book can be found on Hoopla for your convenience with a click of a button.

Our book for August is Pax by Sara Pennypacker. If you like animal stories this is for you!

STAY TUNED: Visit our website, FaceBook page, Twitter account, YouTube or Instagram to learn about more program updates and resources. 

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