KIMBALL LIBRARY http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball 5 Academy Ave, Atkinson, NH 03811 603 362-5234 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:28:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Timberlane Community Band Concert, Thursday, June 20th @ 6:30 PM http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/tcb-big-band-concert-thursday-august-30th-600-pm/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/tcb-big-band-concert-thursday-august-30th-600-pm/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:09:59 +0000 director http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=7475 Join the Timberlane Community Band for a summer concert at the Kimball Library on Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 PM.
The concert will take place in the library courtyard at 5 Academy Ave, Atkinson, NH.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music!
For more information contact the Kimball Library at 362-5234.
*If there is a chance of rain, the TCB will make a decision by 4:00 PM to cancel the show.

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/tcb-big-band-concert-thursday-august-30th-600-pm/feed/ 0 Ready, set …SUMMER READING REGISTRATION is ON as of June 17th! http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/ready-set-summer-reading-registration-begins-june-17/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/ready-set-summer-reading-registration-begins-june-17/#comments Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:58 +0000 Kathy http://01f346c.netsolhost.com/kimball/?p=1642 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 a slew of activities to choose from and rewards to obtain, and the older youth will have activities as well as opportunities to win prizes from the weekly raffle.  There is a link on the calendar starting June 17th.  Be sure to come in and get the rest of the registration jazz.

KIDS (entering grade K-5) register on the GO icon on the event calendar.  Come get your reading log and packet!

T/WEENS (entering grade 6 – college) register on the THUMBS UP icon on the event calendar.  Come get your $5 reading bucks, rules & events flyer, and raffle tickets!

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/ready-set-summer-reading-registration-begins-june-17/feed/ 0 ‘Toe Jam Puppet Band’ Summer Reading Kick-Off – Thursday, June 27, @ 6:30pm http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/toe-jam-puppet-band-srp-kick-off-thursday-june-26-630pm/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/toe-jam-puppet-band-srp-kick-off-thursday-june-26-630pm/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:29:22 +0000 Kathy http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=9084 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 your toes!  Registration is not required.  Bring Grandma, bring your friends, and bring your brother.  We’ve got something for everyone.  This is the official 2013 kick-off into summer reading!

We’ll be meeting on the patio lawn and hill.  In case of inclement weather this event will be held at Atkinson Academy.

***This event is sponsored by the Elizabeth Smith Estate***

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/toe-jam-puppet-band-srp-kick-off-thursday-june-26-630pm/feed/ 0 We ‘DIG’ Big Trucks Night! (All Ages!) – Monday, July 1 @ 6:30-7:30pm http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-big-trucks-night-all-ages-monday-july-1-630-730pm/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-big-trucks-night-all-ages-monday-july-1-630-730pm/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:45:11 +0000 Carolyn http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=9217 Kids! Parents! Everybody! Speed on down to see the fire trucks, tractors, road equipment and everything big and loud that ‘kids’ of  all ages love! It’s all right here in a line to climb on and enjoy! WOW! Thanks to our community helpers for all the fun they’re giving us!

No registration is needed for this great summer reading event! Come on down and bring all the friends!

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Join us as we ‘dig into’ ice cream!  Search for scoops in the flavor hunt and race to the finish in the dessert dash.  Top it off with an amazing ice cream treat!!!  Who gets to come?…

Register HERE ages 3-8.
Please be sensitive to our age restrictions.  Most summer reading events are for elementary age and up, so we created one just for the little guys.
 
***This summer reading event has a required registration.  Registration before each event often closes 24-48 hours in advance of the program start in order to ensure the correct amount of supplies.  Register early to avoid disappointment.
]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-ice-cream-july-3-3pm-register-ages-3-8/feed/ 0 We ‘DIG’ Potatoes! (Register Grades K-5) – Monday, July 8 @ 6:30-7:30pm http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-potatoes-grades-k-5-monday-july-8-630-730pm/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-potatoes-grades-k-5-monday-july-8-630-730pm/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:48:47 +0000 Carolyn http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=9223 How about getting to the ‘root’ of this question- Which potato chip DO YOU LIKE BEST? Take the potato chip test, find out about this surprising invention we love to eat and, see a Bag Blaster and how one is made! COME AND MUNCH at our potato party!

Register HERE for this summer reading event!

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/we-dig-potatoes-grades-k-5-monday-july-8-630-730pm/feed/ 0 Register for Summer Preschool Sessions! http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/register-for-summer-preschool-sessions/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/register-for-summer-preschool-sessions/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:34:33 +0000 Kathy http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=9416 Summer Mother Goose on the Loose is for infants through age 2 and will meet on Mondays for thirty minutes starting at 10:30am on June 17th.  The children with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs.  Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.  If you sign up, we consider you registered for the entire session.  Registration is open HERE.

 

Summer Bitty Books will be held on Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00am.  The first class will be on July 2nd.  Children ages 2-3 with their caregivers are invited to join Mrs. Birr for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs, and a simple craft.  If you sign up, we consider you registered for the entire session.  Registration is open HERE.

 

Summer Kiddie Lit will be held on Fridays from 10:15-11:00am The first class will be on July 5th.  Children ages 3-6 with their caregivers are invited to join us.  Crafts, music, new friends and adventures into literacy are found during these classes.   Try this class time with Miss Celeste!  If you sign up, we consider you registered for the entire session.  Registration is open HERE.

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/register-for-summer-preschool-sessions/feed/ 0 Redeem Your Minutes for PRIZES starting July 1 (DIG into Reading Program) http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/redeem-your-minutes-for-prizes-starting-july-1-dig-into-reading-program/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/redeem-your-minutes-for-prizes-starting-july-1-dig-into-reading-program/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:47:27 +0000 Kathy http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=9424 Starting on Monday, July 1, if you read 1oo minutes or more per week you can win a prize if you are enrolled in ‘DIG INTO READING’ summer reading program.  Please check in with us at times other than immediately before or after a program to avoid lines and waiting.  We want to give your our full attention.

Here are the dates that we’ll be first collecting your minutes.  This is for enrolled kids K-Grade 5.

  • Week One–July 1~July 7

  • Week Two–July 8-July 14

  • Week Three–July 15-July 21

  • Week Four–July 22-July 28

  • Week Five–July 29-Aug 4

  • Week Six–Aug 5-Aug 12

The range of dates show that you don’t have to be here exactly on the first date to get your prize.  If you go on vacation you can redeem 2 weeks at a time when you return as long as you read 100 minutes each week or more.

GOOD LUCK–HAPPY READING!!!

]]> http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/redeem-your-minutes-for-prizes-starting-july-1-dig-into-reading-program/feed/ 0 ‘Beneath the Surface’ July T/WEEN Book Event – 7/10/13 @ 6:30pm (Grades 5-12) Register! http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/beneath-the-surface-july-tween-book-event-71013-630pm-grades-5-12-register/ http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/beneath-the-surface-july-tween-book-event-71013-630pm-grades-5-12-register/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:11:13 +0000 Kathy http://www.kimballlibrary.com/kimball/?p=8759 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 Rebecca Stead.  Who are YOU ‘beneath the surface?’ is a question this book asks and answers.  We will also be playing 2 truths and a lie following our discussion.  As usual, candy and good fun will be on the menu.  Register for July HERE.

August: TBA

This is a combined meeting in the summer of both teens and tweens.  All grades 5-12 are welcome.  Please register!

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Dig into designing your own container garden for the mythical creature of your choice. Pixies, toads, or fairies will be welcome after you’ve created a home for them using natural and store bought materials.  Each of the class times are offering the same exact module.  Please select only one class at either 4:30 or 6:30pm.  Register in person, online, or over the telephone.
  • Register for the 4:30 class HERE.
  • Register for the 6:30 class HERE.
Register grades K and up.***This summer reading event has a required registration. Registration before each event often closes 24 –48 hours in advance of the program start in order to ensure the correct amount of supplies.   Register early to avoid disappointment.
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