Kimball Library News

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Kimball Library News 3/27/22

Timberlane Regional School District vacation week is right around the corner, and that means Kimball Library is cooking up some programs for fellow ‘stay-cationers’! Don’t forget to register the kids and teens before it’s too late.

PLANTING THE RAINBOW & FROSTING COOKIES: It’s vacation week and it’s time to plant the rainbow and frost the cookies. Have fun making a rainbow of flowers with bright colors and paste. Just wait until you see how pretty they are! The cookies are extra fun too, and frosting your own cookies is even better! Who doesn’t like that form of gardening?

This is a spring STAY-CATION 2022 event for youth ages Pre-K to Grade 1 on Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 AM. Registration is required. See a few more STAY-CATION events below.

GREASE INTERACTIVE MOVIE NIGHT: Join us for this fun-filled interactive movie night! You’ll be given props and a script so you can interact at the appropriate times during the film. Dress up in character or to the theme of the movie and potentially win a prize! Sign up ALL your t/ween friends–interactive movie nights are best with lots of people.

Register ages 10+ only, please. Movie start time is 6 PM PROMPT on Wednesday, April 27, so please arrive at 5:45 PM so you can make slime for one of the props!

TECH TOY TIME: The STEM toys are back ON Thursday, April 28, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We'll have Keva planks, Brain Flakes, and Magformers available. Try out the challenges or come up with your own. Come when you can, leave when you must! Ages 3 and up are welcome to try out their engineering minds.

SOCIAL INJUSTICE FOR KIDS: Join us as we explore the important topic of social justice geared to youth in grades 1-5. Books, role playing, games, and crafts are on the agenda. Serious themes can be incorporated into an event that can be fun and educational for kids. We will be sharing the book ‘So Far from the Sea’ by Eve Bunting so children can learn important history and be part of the community read.

This children’s event is part of the Bitter Injustice community read which is a multi-community reading initiative marking the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which forced 120,000 people of Japanese descent out of their homes and into detention camps. To learn more about the community read, visit https://bitterinjustice.wordpress.com.

Register youth in grades 1-5 on our event calendar, over the phone, or in person to join and learn with us on Thursday, April 28, at 4 PM.

RECYCLED CITIES: If you could create your own city, what would it look like? Would you add taller buildings? Jungle gyms? Zoos? Let your imagination run wild! Design and build your very own city out of cereal boxes and other light cardboard.

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.

Friday, March 25, 2022

Kimball Library News 3/20/22

Don’t miss our new art installation! Starting April 5th, the Meeting Room is hosting 36 exquisite handmade dolls. Each large doll is unique and wears a fabric dress and jewels that represent different European nationalities and styles primarily from the Renaissance period. The craftsmanship is a marvel. They will be on display until the end of May.

Lyudmila Romanov was a talented artist and teacher. She graduated from college in 1966 in St. Petersburg, Russia with a Master’s Degree in Art and Art Teaching. After emigrating from Russia in 1991, Lyudmila and her family settled in Plaistow, New Hampshire. She worked in her own studio for over 30 years and this magnificent doll collection is just one result.

JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION: Following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, people on the West Coast worried that members of the region’s large Japanese American community might be working with Japan’s military to plan acts of sabotage. This Zoom session explores the backlash endured by Japanese Americans as the nation prepared for war.

This program is presented by: Jeffrey Urbin, Library Education Specialist at the Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Those who have seen Jeffrey’s presentations can attest to his wealth of knowledge. JOIN US by registering for this event taking place on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

Interactive discussion topics include: What fueled anti-Japanese sentiments? What does Executive Order 9066 actually say? What were conditions like in the camps? How do we achieve a workable balance between security and civil liberties? What lessons does this unfortunate period in American history hold for us today?

This informative event is part of the community-wide 2022 Bitter Injustice: The Japanese American Internment of WWII. For more information, please go to bitterinjustice.wordpress.com.

FRIENDSHIP ROCKS: You don’t have to be an artist to join this rock painting class. Paint whatever you want on your rock and give it to someone special. Friendship rocks are a great way to decorate your garden and show the people you love that you care. We may be getting messy in this class, so dress accordingly!

This is a spring STAY-CATION 2022 event for youth ages 4 and up on Monday, April 25, at 1:30 PM. Registration is required. See a few more STAY-CATION events below.

LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT: How well do you know the library? Can you use the clues to find everything on your list? Stop at the Children’s Desk to grab your list and turn it back in for a stamp or sticker!

Find your way to the Children’s Room on Monday, April 25, between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Registration is not necessary.

LEGO TIME: Test your building skills! We'll have the Legos and Duplos available with some fun challenges to try. Come when you want, leave when you must.

Use your STAY-CATION wisely and have the kids frequent the Library. Lego Time will be on Tuesday, April 26, from 3-6 PM.

LIBRARY LOOK & FIND: Someone is hiding in the library! Can you spot them? The Youth Services Librarian has their picture at the desk. If you see them, whisper their location to the librarian for a sticker or a stamp!

When should you come and look? Come by on Friday, April 29, anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 PM.

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 3/13/22

Local Author Thomas Howley will be here at Kimball Library to discuss his work of historical fiction, Wolf of Clontarf. He will set his novel in the historical context of the middle ages in Ireland and describe his process of researching and writing. The book is available to borrow at the Library.

Mr.Howley is a retired U.S. Army officer and former operational intelligence analyst. He lives in Atkinson.

Please join us for this interesting literary event on Monday, April 4^th, at 6:30 PM. Register to attend by clicking the online calendar, stopping by, or giving us a call.

KIDS CODING BAR: Future engineers currently in grades K-2 are invited to try out hands-on coding with Gail Ramsay (Code & Circuit, Amesbury) and Kathy Watson (Kimball Library) with Blue-bots, Osmo, and iRoot. Each of these devices teaches aspects of coding. Every week there will be multiple opportunities to try out new gadgets and create code.

Watch as the actual Blue-Bot, along with the one on the screen, follows the program. If your code didn't do what you wanted, simply change the commands on screen and send the program again. Blue-Bot brings science, technology, engineering, and math into the class for even the youngest students and helps build foundational skills for lifelong learning.

Develop core learning skills with Osmo — from math, to reading, to creativity! Use Osmo and Awbie to create music, play math games, perfect sequencing, and more. Learning while playing is best!

Children can code their Root® robot to draw artwork, play music, respond to touch, light, and sound, and more, all while exploring the fundamentals of robotics.

The innovative iRobot® coding platform makes coding easy with 3 learning levels. Begin with graphical, drag-and-drop code before advancing to hybrid code and finally, full-text code.

Typically, it costs quite a bit to send children to coding classes. Due to donations and sponsorship from the Ruth Campbell Fund, this program is available for only $40 per child. We will meet for 6 sessions. No class the last week in April. (Timberlane vacation week)

Registration is required in person and is complete when the fee is paid. Unattended classes cannot be refunded.

Class will take place at the Kimball Library on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 from April 3 to May 17 (except the last week in April which is vacation week). 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.

This program was made possible by the generosity of the Atkinson Women's Civic Club, patron donations, and the Ruth Campbell Fund.

JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION: Following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, people on the West Coast worried that members of the region’s large Japanese American community might be working with Japan’s military to plan acts of sabotage. This Zoom session explores the backlash endured by Japanese Americans as the nation prepared for war.

Interactive discussion topics include: What fueled anti-Japanese sentiments? What does Executive Order 9066 actually say? What were conditions like in the camps? How do we achieve a workable balance between security and civil liberties? What lessons does this unfortunate period in American history hold for us today?

This informative event is presented by: Jeffrey Urbin, Library Education Specialist at the Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. . JOIN US by registering for this event taking place on Thursday, April 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

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.

Sunday, March 6, 2022

Kimball Library News 3/6/22

Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about ‘Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus’ by Dusti Bowling! Copies are available for check out. We serve candy and the coolest conversation.

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again.

Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms.

Register yourself and your teenage bestie to join us on Wednesday, April 6^th, at 6:00 PM. No bestie to bring? Come here and make one!

BABSON FINANCIAL LITERARY WORKSHOP: DECISIONS! DECISIONS! CHOOSING HEALTH INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

When you start a new job, some of your first decisions may be about saving for retirement and choosing health insurance. How much should I put into my retirement account? Which investments should I choose? Which health insurance plan will serve my needs and be affordable? The choices can be daunting. Join us to gain some important insights on how to make these essential decisions.

Presenter: Matt Trogdon is an educator with the Babson Financial Literacy Program and financial planner who lives and works in Washington, DC. He has worked in the financial services industry for 14 years. Outside of work, Matt volunteers with a pro bono financial planning organization, teaching about budgeting and credit to residents in the Greater DC area.

The Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP) is a not-for-profit program designed to help young adults (high school – college) as well as young professionals up to age 30 acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Another date and session is: April 19 - Protecting You and Your Assets.

This series is a collaboration of 28 libraries in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including the Kimball Library. Classes offered through the Kimball Library are sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.

Register for your Zoom link for this important workshop geared for ages 17-30 taking place on Tuesday, April 5^th, at 6:00 PM. Please indicate Kimball as your library when registering.

Friday, March 4, 2022

Kimball Library News 2/27/22

Let’s get moving!

Infants through age 4.5 with their caregivers are invited to join Judy Marden at the Kimball Library for a musical and energetic session of Zumbini. This involves moving, grooving, and growing for parent, caregiver, grandparent and child!

Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!

YOUTH TERRARIUM WORKSHOP: Join us as we bring SPRING indoors early by learning how to make a terrarium with the ever-popular Felicia Motherway!

A terrarium is a miniature garden under glass that is fun and easy to grow. Create your garden with easy care plants, moss, gens, shells and tiny woodland creatures…even fairy dust! The workshop includes all supplies, plants and glassware and you’ll have a beautiful terrarium to take home. There is a materials fee of $25.00 (cash or check) due upon registration.

This workshop is geared for grades K-6. Please register your kids at the youth circulation desk in the Children’s Room during regular library hours. Registration is non-refundable and must be paid to hold a seat. Cash or checks should be made out to Felicia Motherway. We cannot take credit cards on her behalf and apologize for any inconvenience.

Sign up soon as class size is limited, and we are all longing for a little spring. This youthful and hopeful gardening event is taking place on Monday, March 28^th, at 5:00 PM.

FIERCE FEMALES: Women have long been the subject of art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history of women in art in brief and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt, and Frida Kahlo are some of the artists discussed in this program.

About the presenter: Jane Oneail is an independent scholar and holds a Master’s in Art History from Boston University and a Master’s in Art in Education from Harvard University. She is a New Hampshire native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern NH University. She owns the company ‘Culturally Curious’ which delivers art appreciation programs like this one to audiences all over New England and beyond.

This fierce event is sponsored by the Kimball Library and a grant through the New Hampshire Humanities.

Monday, February 21, 2022

Kimball Library News 2/20/22

Jumpstart your financial future! This will be a workshop series geared to students in high school, college and young professionals. It is via Zoom so you don’t even have to be at home to take part.

The Babson Financial Literacy Project will be offering four financial workshops each with a different topic. These workshops are designed to help young adults (high school – college as well as young professionals up to age 30 acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Each workshop requires a separate sign-up. Register for one or for all four for these dates: March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19.

On Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit’.

On Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life’

Paying your bills should be a top financial priority for everyone. Of course, most of us also want some extra money for a major purchase, dream of owning a home or want to retire comfortably. This workshop will help you learn how to budget your money and start building a nest egg for your future. Presenter: Jennifer Bethel is a Professor of Finance at Babson College in Wellesley, MA, and the Faculty Director of the Babson Financial Literacy Program. She served as a fellow at Harvard Business School and on the faculty at New York University. Dr. Bethel worked for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and consulted to its Division of Economics and Risk Analysis and numerous private companies. She received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and a M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. from UCLA.

On Tuesday, April 5 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Decisions, Decisions’ (Perfect for the young professional with a new job and who has questions about choosing health insurance and retirement options.)

On Tuesday, April 19 at 7 PM the topic will be ‘Protecting You and Your Assets’.

THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: Learn the story of how a group of black men who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort proved that they could take down enemy aircraft abroad and racial barriers at home. Interactive discussion topics include: How did the work of the Tuskegee Airmen change attitudes about blacks in the military? How do today’s racial tensions compare to those during the time of the Tuskegee Airmen? What lessons can other minority groups seeking to advance their rights learn from the Tuskegee Airmen? This topic is led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

This fascinating event takes place on Thursday, March 10, from 6:00-7:00 PM. Register on the online calendar for the Zoom link.

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 Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 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.

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.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Kimball Library News 2/13/22

Vacation week is just around the corner! If you will be enjoying a ‘stay-cation’, your first order of business is to check out the exciting events below and sign the kids up. Educational, creative, and fun times are just around the corner. Stay-cation starts at the Kimball Library!

KATIE’S CRAFTERNOON: The rose window is a beautiful circular design used particularly in medieval churches. They use geometric shapes and stained glass to make beautiful works of art, the most famous of which can be seen in the Notre Dame cathedral. In this class, we will be designing and creating our very own out of tissue and construction paper. Hang it in your window and enjoy the dazzling light as it shines through your very own creation! Register grades 2-6 for Monday, February 28th, at 1:00 PM.

TREEHOUSE STEM: If you could design your own house, what would it look like? Now’s your chance to try! Want to add a room for your friends? Create a separate level! Steps and stairs too boring? Make a slide! We will be using common household items to create our designs. Miss Katie will show you how to make a basic design, but the rest is up to you! Your only limitation is your own imagination! Register grades two through five for Monday, February 28th, at 3:00 PM.

BIRD IN A CAGE: Littles ages in pre-kindergarten through grade one are invited to make crafty birdcages with us. It’s always fun to craft with Mrs. Birr who is the queen of paper crafting. Register the littles for Tuesday, March 1st, at 10:30 AM.

FAMILY MOVIE: Grab your kids and head down to the Library to watch a beautiful family film.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

Register all ages for Tuesday, March 1st, at 1:00 PM. Children under 10 must have a parent in the building.

BALANCE BIRD STEM: This STEM program is all about BALANCE! Miss Katie will teach you how to make a Balance Bird out of common household materials and we’ll even test it out to see what it can balance on! After, we will spend our time testing other balancing equipment. This activity is geared for ages 3-6 and registration is required. Hope to see you on Wednesday, March 2nd, at 1:00 PM.

ANIME ANTICS: We're hosting a movie afternoon for all anime and manga fans. Even if you don't know what that means, this is the time to try it out! Bring your bestie and join us as we watch a classic anime movie. We will also have some crafting and snacking options to go through as we watch. How can you go wrong? Sign up ASAP so we can plan all the awesome snacks and crafts. Register ages 10+ for March 2nd, at 4:00 PM.

The movie is ‘Spirited Away’. Rating: PG Runtime: 2hr 5 min

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

T/WEEN BOOK DISCUSSION: Join the most chill t/weens and chat with us about this book! Copies are available for the asking. We serve candy and the coolest conversation. Register yourself and your friends. This month the club is on March 2nd, at 6:00 PM. Be SUPER COOL and come for Anime and stay for book club!

The book of the month is 'One of us is Lying' by Karen McManus. Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them.

KID COLLAGES: Grades K-5 are welcome to join us to craft with Mrs. Birr who is the collage queen. Paste away using cloth, paper, string, pictures from magazines of fun things you may find to stick on your paper. Go home with a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork! Register for Thursday, March 3rd, at 3:30 PM.

BINGO FOR BOOKS: It's time for BINGO! Try your luck and take home our 'gently ' donated books! Kids can join in the fun and parents can help the younger ones who may want to play, too. Register now for a good time and a new book! This activity is geared for all children old enough to sit through a game. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 3rd, at 6:00 PM.

UNICORN SENSORY STORYTIME: Come for a Unicorn-Tastic time! Similar to our usual Sensory Storytime, Miss Katie will be reading a book and leading a finger play, then we will convene to the barn for some fun unicorn-themed sensory play! The stations will remain open for an hour, so the littles may linger and play as long as they like. Please register children ages 3-6 for Friday, March 4th, at 11:00 AM to not miss ANY of the fun.

CREATIVE CRAFTING: We’re getting closer and closer to warmer weather, so how can you get into the spring spirit? Decorate your own unicorn flower pot, of course! Miss Katie has all kinds of fun things you can use to accessorize your planter, so come on in and get creative. We’ll even send you home with your own sunflower seeds to plant in them after the class. Register youth in grades K-5 for Friday, March 4th, at 1:00 PM to get in a creative spring mood.

BABSON FINANCIAL LITERACY PROJECT LIBRARY WORKSHOPS: Jumpstart Your Financial Future! This will be a four-workshop series geared to students in high school, college and young professionals. (Ages 17 - 30)

The program teaches critical financial skills while exploring real-world financial situations, so participants can build lifelong strategies for budgeting, building credit, saving for retirement, and more. Individuals must sign up for each workshop individually. March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19.

On Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit’.

On Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life’.

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.