Laddie will be here for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, May 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws To Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to practice and gain their reading confidence with a friendly dog. Laddie, the newly certified Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to… Read more PAWS to Read with Laddie: Wednesday, 5/20/26 (By appointment only)
Laddie will be here for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, May 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws To Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to practice and gain their reading confidence with a friendly dog. Laddie, the newly certified Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to… Read more 
Teens and tweens.. you are humbly invited to ..
HOW TO ANIME: POP CULTURE
In this class, we will learn how to draw three familiar faces from online pop sensations, as well as discuss them with professional illustrator @SPRYRIOT! Attendees are highly encouraged to dress up as a character they like, and any type of artistic medium is acceptable (iPads are a-OKAY!) See you there!… 
In The Silver Circus, Andrew explores the concept of perseverance as he is faced with the daunting task of presenting a full circus show all by himself. The show touches on many important themes including, self confidence, overcoming obstacles, control, and dealing with failure. Featuring spectacular magic, juggling, physical comedy, and tons of audience participation, Andrew presents a one-of-a-kind exhibition of skill and comedy. By adapting techniques and themes from… 
The clown is the master of all circus skills. They are they social commentators, the open-minded performers, and the embodiment of innocence and mischief. In this workshop, students will practice the art of clowning and develop their body awareness. They will practice using their physicality to communicate and tell stories. We will spend time finding new ways to move our bodies and build our physical vocabulary. Throughout the workshop students… 
Calling all young explorers! Join us for a hands-on adventure into the world of rocks and crystals. Kids will dig, discover, and investigate a variety of hidden treasures.
Dress for a little mess. Real explorers don’t mind getting their hands dirty!
This event is part of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program.… 
Join Miss Julieann for a silly dinosaur themed concert, featuring a sung reading of her new book, There’s A Dinosaur At My Door. Full of dinosaur themed movement songs, this interactive and engaging show will get kiddos singing, stomping, and roaring.
This Unearth a Story summer reading event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Kimball Library.… 
Teens and tweens, THIS MEANS WAR! (FRIENDLY war. 🙂 )
T/weens (entering Grade 4+) are welcome to participate. Please bake your own cupcakes in advance, and practice your decorating in the days prior if you choose.
At the event start, you will have 30 minutes to frost and decorate your three cupcakes in any way you choose. The theme is “Unearth a Story” named after the 2026 Summer Reading Theme.… 
Lindsay is back with her puppet pals! Who will she bring by this time? Lindsay Aucella’s comedic animation and timing, high energy, and uncanny knack for silly voices electrifies young crowds (and mastery of gentle crowd control will bring them back!) She believes the visual and interactive nature of puppetry can access the imaginations of even the youngest children. Through thoughtful storytelling she hopes to inspire creative play and pro… 
Youth ages 8 and up are invited to design and paint their own unique ‘guardian dinosaurs’ using acrylic paint. Ms. Cinda will guide you with some tips and tricks while you’ll have complete control over your dinosaur. The only limitation is your imagination!
Please respect our age groupings for these classes or talk with Ms Kathy or Ms Tori before signing up. Remember that creativity can be messy and dress… 
Step back in time to the age of dinosaurs for an interactive, puzzle-filled escape room experience at the library! Participants will work in teams to solve a series of prehistoric-themed challenges, crack hidden codes, and unlock clues before time runs out.
Please only register for one time slot.
This event will be offered twice over the summer. The program will be the exact same on both days.
This event is…