Category: Children’s Services

VOX Books – Read Along Books that Talk!

VOX Books are now available in the Children’s Room! These read along books combine audio books with print for a unique experience you and your child are sure to love. No need for CDs as these audio books are built right into your book. Just turn the device on, push play, and follow along with some of your favorite stories. VOX Books are available for one week loans and can… Read more

Unearth a Dinosaur Painting with Pop-Up Art School (Ages 8+): Monday, 7/6/26 at 4:30 PM

In this fun painting program, kids will create an orange, spotted long-neck dinosaur happily munching on leafy greens against a vibrant green background. Along the way, young artists will explore color mixing, pattern, and brush techniques while adding their own creative details. There’s plenty of room for dinosaur lovers to add their own special touches, such as a volcano in the background or a silly hat! Dress for a mess… Read more

Unearth Cat Tales (Ages 3-8): Thursday, 6/25/26 at 10:15 AM

Join us for Cat Tales, a morning storytime, featuring cat-themed stories, songs, and fun facts about cats. Kids will also get a special chance to meet Arrow and Grimm, two friendly Bengal cat brothers, and learn more about their unique breed. Come enjoy stories, learning, and a few purrs at the library! This event is part of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program.… Read more

Unearth Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream (Ages 5+): Wednesday, 7/8/26 at 6 PM

Subzero Nitrogen is back! By demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be used to freeze fresh ingredients into fresh ice cream, we keep the children amused, and give them a lesson on the properties of liquid nitrogen, gas laws, and the application of science to food.  SubZero Nitrogen staff from Nashua, NH will be our teachers. Each registrant will receive ice cream at the end of the program. The science behind… Read more

Unearth a Clay Volcano with Pop-Up Art School (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 6/30/26 at 4:30 PM

Join us for a hands-on dinosaur volcano class! Kids will sculpt a volcano using a pinch-pot technique, add a glowing surprise inside with a battery-operated candle, and create a dinosaur attached to the outside of their volcano. Once the air-dry clay is complete, students will paint their sculpture with acrylics, bringing their prehistoric scene to life. It will be ready to take home by the end of the class. Dress… Read more

Unearth a Gamers Sanctuary (T/weens 10+): Monday, 6/29/26 at 3 PM

Get ready, Atkinson… Gamers Sanctuary is rolling into Kimball Library this summer for FREE video gaming sessions you don’t want to miss! Step inside the ultimate mobile gaming experience featuring: 40,000+ games (retro to modern) Mario Kart showdowns Super Smash Bros battles NBA 2K & Madden match-ups Bring your friends, bring your skills… or just come ready to have an awesome time. Registration is required. This is an Unearth a… Read more

Unearth an Escape Room (Ages 8+): Wednesday, 6/24/26 (By appointment only)

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… Read more

Unearth the History of Chocolate (Ages 6+): Wednesday, 7/1/26 at 6 PM

Almost everyone knows the story of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking chocolate? Infamous American patriot Paul Revere even crafted dedicated drinking chocolate pots. Boston and the state of Massachusetts have many historical connections to chocolate that continue on from that point in time, including being the home of the very first chocolate… Read more