Did You Know? You can become a fan on FACEBOOK? Go ahead and ‘friend’ the teen librarian!
Did You Know? You can follow us on TWITTER?
Did You Know? You can earn COMMUNITY SERVICE hours.
Contact the youth services director for a volunteer application and availability of hours. You can earn hours by helping at children’s events or by preparing questions and co-leading one of the teen book discussions. Call Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 or send her an email at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com.
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick is the book of the month. Thirteen-year-old Steven has a totally normal life: he plays drums in the All-Star Jazz band, has a crush on the hottest girl in the school, and is constantly annoyed by his five-year-old brother, Jeffrey. But when Jeffrey is diagnosed with...
Read more »
Tags: Book Discussion, Teen Fiction, Teen Programming, Tween Fiction
Posted in Book Clubs, Book Discussions, Children's Services, News, Programs, Tween Book Discussion, Tweens & Teens | No Comments »
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is the book of the month. Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary life—until Soviet officers invade her home and tear her family apart. Separated from her father and forced onto a crowded train, Lina, her mother, and her young brother make their way to...
Read more »
Tags: Book Discussion, Teen Fiction, Teen Programming
Posted in Book Discussions, News, Programs, Teen Book Discussion, Tweens & Teens | No Comments »
It’s a classic event that has been enjoyed for many years. This year’s theme is underground for all age groups. The preschool and elementary children will be participating in ‘DIG into Reading’‘ while tweens and teens entering grades 6 and up will be able to join ‘Beneath the Surface’. The younger kids will have...
Read more »
Posted in Children's Services, News, Programs, T/ween Summer Reading, Tweens & Teens, Youth Summer Reading | No Comments »
Toe Jam Puppet Band performs all year round in venues all over New England. Their zany brand of original music gets all who come up dancing and smiling! This variety show will please any age who has a sense of fun and humor in their bones. Bring a smile and be prepared to tap...
Read more »
Posted in News, Programs, T/ween Summer Reading, Tweens & Teens, Youth Summer Reading | No Comments »
In keeping with the tradition of combining teens and tweens for summer book discussion, we will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of both July and August. Registration is required. Books can be picked up at the front desk at least 3-4 weeks before the event. July: We will be discussing ‘Liar & Spy’ by...
Read more »
Tags: Book Discussion, summer reading, Teen Programming, Tween Fiction
Posted in Book Clubs, Book Discussions, Programs, T/ween Summer Reading, Teen Book Discussion, Tween Book Discussion, Tweens & Teens, Youth Summer Reading | No Comments »
Two-time Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Todd Brodeur, educates, entertains and motivates his audience with captivating Frisbee shows and interactive playshops. He promotes staying active throughout your life by playing disc sports. He focuses on healthy lifestyles, creativity, flexibility and balance, all aimed at improving self-esteem and confidence. World Class Frisbee Shows and Playshops teaches the...
Read more »
Posted in News, Programs, T/ween Summer Reading, Tweens & Teens, Youth Summer Reading | No Comments »
This fun-filled, science performance, ‘Dig into Science!’ is designed to get kids excited about the science that happens underneath the ground! From the layers of the earth to the critters that live in the soil to natural phenomena that occur underground, kids will discover some amazing things as we dig deeper! The science of...
Read more »
Posted in Children's Services, News, Programs, T/ween Summer Reading, Tweens & Teens, Youth Summer Reading | No Comments »
The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is the book of the month and is for mature readers.Standing on the fringes of life… offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.This is the story of what it’s like to grow up...
Read more »
Tags: Book Discussion, Teen Fiction, Teen Programming
Posted in News, Teen Book Discussion, Tweens & Teens | No Comments »
As a reminder, if you are thinking about e-readers… Did you know that we have 3 regular Kindles, 1 Kindle touch, and 1 large (DX) Kindle available for borrowing? If you do not have an e-reader of your own, or if you’d like to read something that we have purchased for our Kindle, then...
Read more »
Tags: Technology
Posted in News, Tweens & Teens | No Comments »
Comic Mime Theater highlights the best of Robert Rivest’s 20 year career as a master mime performer, comic actor and improv artist. Through humorous mime stories, spoken word, physical comedy, and a zany cast of characters, Robert Rivest transforms an empty stage into pure hilarity! This is fun for all ages, but the humor...
Read more »
Tags: Comedy, Family Fun, Mime
Posted in News, Tweens & Teens | No Comments »