Kimball Library News 12/26/21

Join us for this fun fan of films group.

WINTER FILM ENTHUSIAST CLUB: View award winning films, documentaries, foreign films and modern classics. Watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a 'thumbs up' review.  Films are shown on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in January, February and March and start promptly at 1:00 PM. Space is limited and therefore registration is required.  This is not a drop-in program. Try out self-registration with our new Assabet calendar which can be found on the website under ‘event calendar’.  

Hope to see you for the first film on Tuesday, January 11^th.

FELTED SOAP WORKSHOP: Why should kids have all the fun? Pauline Fabiano led a great workshop this summer for kids, and now it’s time for teens and adults to join in this creative craft on Thursday, January 27^th at 6:00 PM.

Learn the basics of making felted wool soap (soap and washcloth all-in-one). Felted soap is not only beautiful, but also great for your skin and for the environment. The felted wool creates a nice gentle exfoliant, plus wool is a naturally antimicrobial fiber, so you don’t need to worry about mold or mildew.

In this engaging and creative workshop participants will be introduced to needle felting and leave with two completed bars of felted soap. Great for gift giving and of course to keep one for yourself. Participants will choose from a variety of colorful, local wool roving to create beautiful and unique bars of soap. No two bars are ever identical! Hand-crafted soap, in a variety of scents, will be provided. However, please feel free to bring your own bars if you have a preference.

*Registration is required and seating is limited. A non-refundable materials fee of $12.00 must be paid at time of registration. Stop in at the library and sign up in person! Registration is not confirmed until payment is received at the Library. *

This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Kimball Library.

KINDERGARTEN CLUB: This afterschool event is designed to be highly engaging for kindergarten aged children. Just like a typical storytime, we will read a couple of books, play some games that will build listening and vocabulary skills and even have an experiment or two.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make arrangements with pick-up patrol. (The Library is not responsible for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30.

Parents MUST let the Library know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine OR if their child is not attending the class*. 

This unique opportunity is on Fridays at 3:30 starting January 7- February 25 for ages 5 & 6.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed on January 17^th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Please plan accordingly.

Overdrive Downloadable Books, Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Use our new Aspen Catalog and you can download and stream once you are logged into your account. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 12/19/21

 The case of the missing toys… SOLVED!

TOY TIME: Feeling the cabin fever? Need to get out of the house? Grab the kids and head over to the Children’s Room! We are busting out some of your favorite toys that you haven’t seen since 2020. They may only be here for a week, so act fast! (This will be vacation week—Dec 27-30.)

Here is a sample of what you can do when you arrive: Magformers, Brain Flakes, Duplos, Train Table, Keva Planks, and the kitchen set with dishes.

Registration is not required but masks are required for all ages 3 and up regardless of vaccination status.  Come when you can and leave when you must.

NEW SOFTWARE: Calendars, Room Booking, and Museum Passes—oh my! Please be patient as we all learn new things. Learning is exciting!

You may have noticed some new icons on our website and some changes in the look of the online event calendar and museum pass reservation system. Plus, new to the website is an icon for room booking *available to Atkinson non-profits. (If you want a room to study or work in as private citizens, we are sticking with the first come, first served, method.)

The new system from Assabet Interactive is straightforward, with clear and consistent directions for patrons. We hope you like the new look, feel and convenience of this new system. Feel free to explore the newest update for a more in-depth understanding of the system by taking a peek at the calendar, room booking, and museum passes on kimballlibrary.com even if you aren’t seeking to go anywhere or sign up for anything.

KINDERGARTEN CLUB: This afterschool event is designed to be highly engaging for kindergarten aged children. Just like a typical storytime, we will read a couple of books, but we will also play games that will build on important skills such as listening and vocabulary as well as have an experiment or two.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make arrangements with pick-up patrol. (The Library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30.

Parents MUST let the Library know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine OR if their child is not attending the class*. 

This unique opportunity is on Fridays at 3:30 starting January 7- February 25 for ages 5 & 6.

GIZMO’S PAWSOME GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH: Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health© takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth through Gizmo’s friendly messaging by: Introducing the concept of mental health, sharing how one may care for their own mental health daily, identifying when one’s mental health needs attention and how to use healthy coping strategies, defining trusted adults and how to connect with them, and making a personalized mental health plan that can be used daily

The Guide also includes fun activities and resources trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives.

This special event is planned for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Registration is required for ages 7-11 and parents must attend with their child. This unique opportunity is presented by SoRock.

SoRock is currently working with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to bring Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a mental health literacy program for ages 7-10 to our communities.  They are starting with a read along at local libraries. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed December 31-January 2. Please plan accordingly.

As always, here is your pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Use our new Aspen Catalog and you can download and stream once you are logged into your account. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

We wish all our marvelous patrons the happiest of all the holiday season!

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 12/12/21

Currently, masks are required regardless of vaccination status in the library building as we navigate these quickly changing times. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Effective 12/8/21 per the Board of Trustees. Decision will be reviewed on 1/19/22. 

SNOWSHOES AVAILABLE: Check out our selection of snowshoes for children and adults.  We have eight different sizes to borrow according to size and weight.  These snowshoes are perfect for general recreational use.  Available for 1-week loan to Kimball patrons.

Stop by and check them out.  If you wish you may also reserve a pair through our catalog here. First come, first served. They cannot be held for more than 3 business days.

GIZMO’S PAWSOME GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH: Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health© takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth through Gizmo’s friendly messaging by:

• Introducing the concept of mental health

• Sharing how one may care for their own mental health daily

• Identifying when one’s mental health needs attention and how to use healthy coping strategies

• Defining trusted adults and how to connect with them

• Making a personalized mental health plan that can be used daily

The Guide also includes fun activities and resources trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives.

This special event is planned for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Registration is required for ages 7-11 and parents must attend with their child. This unique opportunity is presented by SoRock.

SoRock is currently working with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to bring Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a mental health literacy program for ages 7-10 to our communities.  They are starting with a read along at local libraries. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity. 

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 2. Please plan accordingly.

As always, here is your pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Use our new Aspen Catalog and you and download and stream once you are logged into your account. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

We wish all our marvelous patrons the happiest of all the holiday season!

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 12/5/12

Here is a fun reminder that this Library can provide you with access to physical books, movies, magazines, music, children’s materials and more as well as stream services for movies, music, e-books, and audiobooks. We have ‘things’ to borrow such as the telescope, snowshoes, pre-loaded Kindles with over a hundred titles, ukuleles, mobile hotspots, night vision binoculars, backpacks for seacoast and mountain hikes, cameras for kids, Kill-a-watt energy detectors, a planisphere, as well as croquet and bocce sets. (Regarding snowshoes, bocce and croquet--we do live in New England, so just wait a minute!) These unique items are for all with a current Kimball Library card!

MUSEUM SKATING PERK: Outdoor Ice Skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum is NOW OPEN and you can get your museum passes right here at Kimball Library.

Half-price tickets to Labrie Family Skate (November-March) --The 8th Season of Outdoor Ice Skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.  The ice-skating rink at Strawbery Banke Museum is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM (dependent on weather), except for Christmas Day and shortened hours on Christmas Eve. The rink opens at 11 AM on Wednesdays due to scheduled ice maintenance. Public skating occurs in timed sessions with admission tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.  Visit the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Facebook Page for the most up-to-date schedule, closings, and changes.

* Strawbery Banke Museum’s nearly 10-acre campus, including the historic buildings and historical gardens.  Visit their website for new programs and updates.

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 2. Please plan accordingly.

As always, here is your pleasant reminder that digital streaming services such as Overdrive Downloadable Books, Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla are available 24/7 with a current card in good standing. Use our new Aspen Catalog and you and download and stream once you are logged into your account. Happy reading, listening, and viewing!

We wish all our marvelous patrons the happiest of all the holiday season!

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: The book of the month for January is 'Show Me a Sign' by Ann Clare LeZotte.

Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage.

But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a 'live specimen' in a cruel experiment.

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. We’ll be meeting on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM. There will always be candy!

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/28/21

 Need some extra culture in your life? When is the last time you visited a museum?

 Kimball Library has a variety of museum passes to offer. This is part two of the two-part series submitted last week.

 *New Hampshire State Parks

 You can save on park admission when using the library pass. Due to the decrease capacity, all parks have moved to advance day-use reservations. Please call the Library for more information at 603-362-5234 or visit https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations

 *Peabody Essex Museum in Salem MA

 To receive a library discount, patrons must first reserve their library museum pass. Then visit https://pem.org/tickets  to reserve a timed entry to the museum and any events/ exhibits you wish to attend. Reserving a library museum pass will provide you a promo for when you select the date/time, general admission, and events/exhibits you wish to attend. Each pass admits 2. Check the PEM website for pass restrictions.

 *Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH.

 The pass admits up to 2 adults and 4 children or grandchildren at 50% off the cost of regular admission. Present pass to the Odiorne Point State Park tollbooth attendant and Seacoast Science Center greet. Parking fee is extra.

 *Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, NH.

 Pass offers unlimited free admission for two adults and up to four children, under the age of 17. Please visit the museum website for updates regarding hours of operation.

 *USS Constitution Museum in Boston, MA.

 Library Pass holders must show their pass in paper or digital format at the Museum's admission desk upon entering to receive free admission.  There are no advanced tickets or reservations required for entry.  Admission will be on a first-come first-served basis.  *Tickets do not include time aboard USS Constitution (the Ship). Visit USS Constitution's website for more information on visiting the Ship.

*Zoo New England in Boston, MA.

Passes are valid for daytime admission to Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo for up to 6 people.  Open 10:00 - 4:00. At this time, timed ticketing is also required.

Enter the Zoo at the time listed on ticket. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your assigned time. Respect Zoo rules to protect humans and animals.

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/21/21

 Need some extra culture in your life? When is the last time you visited a museum?

Kimball Library has a variety of museum passes to offer. This is part one of a two-part article. Stay tuned for the rest of the museums next week. If you miss it, you can always refer to the Kimball Library News in KimballLibrary.blogspot.com.

*Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH.

You can save up to 50% off general admission for 2 adults over 18 and youth family members ages 13 - 17. Children 12 and under always admitted without charge. Pass not valid for Just-for-Members events, special ticketed events, Zimmerman House or member discount at the Museum Shop.

*Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, MA.

Each pass with promo code will permit a discount for up to four. Children under age 18 are always free. Passes are not applicable towards discounts on special events, shopping, dining, concerts, lectures, or other public programs.

*Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA.

All visitors are required to reserve a time-entry ticket. When reserving the library pass, you are presented with a Promo Code. The promo code may be used for two people to receive a discount off the regular general admission charge. Discounts do not apply to shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses or any other public program.

*Museum of Science in Boston, MA.

Library passes is good for up to four (4) Exhibit Halls admissions at a reduced rate of 50% per person. Please note, that library patrons need to make a reservation for timed tickets before they visit.  Patrons will need to call the Museum of Science at 617-723-2500 (daily, 9am – 5pm) to reserve timed tickets. It is recommended that individuals call 2-3 days in advance to book their timed tickets to assure a time slot for their date of visit. Payment is due when you make your reservation. 

*New England Aquarium in Boston, MA.

Patrons may reserve a coupon to the Aquarium. Each pass admits up to 4 people for a 50% off reduction from the regular admission rate per person. Reduced rate admission must be paid at the Aquarium Box Office General Admission line to gain entry. Children under the age of 3 are not included in the admission count and are admitted free.

Library coupons may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied towards Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets or combination tickets.

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.

Kimball Library News 11/14/21

Make a boxwood tree with Felicia Motherway!

 Learn how to make a beautiful fresh boxwood tree to enjoy for the holidays. The boxwood tree is an elegant design made out of boxwood and decorated with velvet ribbon, gold glass balls, berries and natural gypsophila. This popular centerpiece will last for months and is perfect for your home or for those who want a small holiday tree to enjoy.

 The class offered on December 6^th at 6 PM is full, so we are offering a second opportunity at 3:30 PM. We need at least 10 participants to make this section happen. Let us know as soon as you read this article! The class is geared for teens and adults.

 Felicia has been teaching this class for years at the Library, and nobody will leave without a tree that looks like it was professionally done. She is gifted teacher and will help you if you need it.

 Reservations are required as the materials fee of $40 must be paid in advance. If the minimum goal of 10 people is not met you will be refunded. Take note that 6:30 PM is full, but you may put yourself on a waiting list in case someone in that time slot needs to drop out.

Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the library at 603 362-5234.

STEAM CHALLENGE CLUB: Take a peek at the online calendar and see that we are full STEAM ahead coming up on some December Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

Youth in grades two through five are encouraged to register for this first 3 week session. The Mondays will be the 6^th, 13^th, and 20^th.

Can you build a car with macaroni? How about a plane using only Magformers? We also have Keva Planks, Marble Runs, Brainflakes, Snap Circuits, and other STEM toys.

See what you can create in our new STEAM Challenge Club! Each week we will have tables set up with different materials and test our skills at designing and building. Our first half of class will be direction heavy as we make our way through several different challenges. Then all bets are off and you can create whatever you want using the provided material! Join us for this 3-week program and blow off some STEAM!!

We know from experience that you can use pick-up patrol and they can take a specific bus to the Library that arrives around 3:12 PM. That will give your children 15 minutes to unwind and eat the snack you sent them. Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy if parents personally make arrangements with Pick-Up Patrol. (The Kimball Library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30. We have water available.

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

MORE INFO: Go to https://kimballlibrary.com to use the databases 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 live person who would love to help you.