Sam Baltrusis will be discussing his 2019 release book, Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore & Legends. About The Book: It’s no surprise that the historic Massachusetts seaport’s history is checkered with violence and heinous crimes. Originally called Naumkeag, Salem means ‘peace.” However, as its historical legacy dictates, the city was anything but peaceful during...
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**September , 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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Outside in the courtyard! Back by popular demand! 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...
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Black bears, thought to be solitary, have a different type of social behavior that possibly parallels early human behavior. They show evidence of reciprocal altruism, matri-linear hierarchy, and a mix of intentional and emotional communication. Bears can live for as many as forty years, which allows them long-term benefits from forming relationships with fellow...
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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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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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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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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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