Category: Children’s Services

ADVENTURES in Doodles and Drawing (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 7/9/24 starting at 3 PM (DROP-IN)

For many, drawing can be an extremely relaxing practice. Create your own characters or learn from the masters. Stop in to the Children’s Room where we will have all kinds of zentangles to color and how-to-draw books to practice your skills with. Registration is not required for this event. Drop in anytime between 3-5 PM and leave when you must. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading… Read more

ADVENTURES in Painting with Pixie Yates (Youth): Wednesday, 7/10/24- TWO CLASSES

Pixie will guide children using watercolor painting in a mat frame that they can paint on. This is an expressive art project using, tape, watercolor paints, printing, and salt. Unlock the adventure in your children’s imagination by signing them up for this class. Please be mindful of the age grouping. Kimball Library cardholders will have priority. 4 PM– Register kids entering grades K-5 6 PM– Register kids ages 10 and… Read more

ADVENTURES in Cartoons and Crafts (All Youth) Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 AM

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons! We’ll have new favorites and classics, so take a peek at what’s playing. We’ll also have crafts available for anyone interested while supplies last. This month we’ll be playing: Spongebob Squarepants This month’s craft will be: Watercolor painting Registration is not necessary. Stop in anytime between 10:30 AM – noon… Read more

ADVENTURES in Coding with Gail Ramsay (3 Distinct Age Groups): 7/15, 7/16, 7/29 at 4:30 PM

Calling all future engineers! You are invited to join Gail Ramsay (Code & Circuit, Amesbury) and Kathy Watson (Kimball Library) for some coding fun! We will be utilizing iRoot robots. Beginners are welcome as well as those with coding experience. *Due to the limited number of spaces and high interest, a $10 cash deposit is required for each child to register. Deposits will be refunded when your child attends the… Read more

ADVENTURE Begins At Your Library (Summer Reading Program 2024)

Summer Reading registration for the program itself begins on June 6th and will be in person throughout June and July. If we get 200 registrations or more, Kathy Watson is going to KISS A LIVE PIG! Please note that you must register for all events separately. Check out what we have planned… Read more

ADVENTURES with Sharpie Tie-Dye (Ages 3+) Monday, 7/22/24 at 4:30 PM

It’s fun and easy! All you need is white or light colored fabric (we suggest canvas shoes, t-shirts, socks, etc.) and some sharpies to create beautiful works of art. Draw your favorite doodle or make fun designs with your favorite color sharpies. Once you’re satisfied, add some rubbing alcohol and watch the magic happen! You’ll be creating your own unique style in no time. Sharpies in a multitude of colors… Read more