In the early 20th century, the New Hampshire Board of Agriculture launched a program to boost the rural economy and promote tourism through the sale of abandoned farms to summer residents. After introducing the country house movement, Cristina Ashjian focuses attention on some of the great country estates featured in the New Hampshire program...
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Join this lively group and support your local library. The Friends are responsible for fundraising all the amazing extras they provide to the Kimball Library. They meet once a month to brainstorm new ideas and work on existing fundraisers. Meetings typically start at 10:30. See below for the upcoming meetings. September 12th, 2018...
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Our FABULOUS Friends of Kimball Library were awarded the NH Library Trustee Association ‘Friends of the Library’ award! They could not be more deserving! Join this amazing group for their monthly meetings and roll-up your sleeves to keep up with all they do to support us. We could not be more proud. Click on...
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Join us for A Few Seconds With Our Fathers Songs and Stories of WWII, a tribute to WWII veterans, their families and generation. Through personal and historical stories, Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz perform original songs, and popular tunes from the war years including a tribute to Curt’s father, who was a WWII vet....
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The Friends of Kimball Library have invited crafters, artisans and purveyors of fine foods to showcase their work at the ever-popular 14th Annual Peddlers Market. A crowd pleaser, the market will be held at the Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St., Rte. 121, Atkinson, NH on Saturday, November 3 from 9:00-3:00. Order your...
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**September 15th, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM A large selection of fiction and non-fiction books will be available as well as DVDs, audio books, and music. Most books are $2.00 or less. The best part is that all proceeds go to adult and children’s programs offered throughout the year at the Kimball Library. Come early...
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The Bel Airs perform Doo Wop and 50-60′s Vintage Rock ‘N’ Roll, with elegant five part harmonies and stereophonic instrumental arrangements. Their music takes you on a romantic journey back to classic cars, sweet sixteen girls wearing saddle shoes, bobby socks and poodle skirts. The Bel Airs were ranked #1 on the ReverbNation Music...
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Eight pieces of original art donated by local Atkinson residents is currently on display near the main circulation desk. Raffle tickets cost $5.00 per ticket OR 3 tickets for $10.00. All proceeds go to support the Friends of the Kimball Library. The drawing will be held on Saturday, May 19th at the Book Fair....
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Ever heard of a Tiny House? Come hear about the basics of planning for and owning a tiny house on wheels; both its challenges and advantages, offering insights unique from the currently popular tiny house themed TV shows. Learn about ‘how much’ to ‘where to live’, options for general design, and heat, hot water...
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Join us for this introduction into the practice of Mindfulness. Paula Koppel explores the mind-body connection that fuels stress and simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into everyday life (Including some that do not require sitting on a cushion to meditate). Come learn the neuroscience involved and how mindfulness impacts the brain and how the practice promotes...
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