Category: Programs

Jamming with Steve Blunt (Ages 3 & Up) Monday, 4/22/24 at 4:30 PM

Steve Blunt is returning to Kimball Library for some songs and stories! Join us for an afternoon of grooving as Steve serenades us with his tunes. At schools & libraries, on recordings and in concert, he shares fun, upbeat songs that tickle the funny bone, warm the heart, and delight the imagination—with lots of audience participation. The performance is geared for littles ages 3 to 10, but all people who… Read more

Diving For Fossils ~ Thursday, 4/18/24 at 6 PM

Join Ron Watson as he talks about diving in southwest Florida one of the most fossil rich areas of the Americas. He will share what it is like to dive for fossils and the fascinating stories he learned about the fossils. About the presenter: Watson’s interest in diving for fossils started over 30 years ago after learning about an area in Florida touted as “The Fountain of Youth” that was… Read more

Writer’s Studio For Adults at 10:30 AM on Saturday, 5/18/24

Join us for a morning of self-expression and creativity. All writing styles and abilities are welcome. This gathering will allow you to engage in your own personal writing endeavors while exploring your literary style.  We will use this time to engage in writing, share your ideas and literary pieces. This is an open and friendly gathering where all possibilities are presented. Gathering Outline: Introduction –  The initial discussion or focus… Read more

A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story ~ (NH Humanities) Thursday, 5/9/24 at 6 PM

“A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story” will be presented by Sharon Wood of Claremont, speaking as Betsey Phelps, the mother of a Union soldier from Amherst, New Hampshire. She blends the story of Charles Phelps, who died heroically at the Battle of Gettysburg, with that of other men who left their New Hampshire homes to fight for the Union  cause. Speaking from a mother’s perspective, she also speaks about the… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 4/3/24 @ 6 PM

The book of the month is a graphic novel called “Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy,” with a story by Rey Terciero and penciled by Bre Indigo. In the mood for a modern re-telling of Little Women? It’s been quite the year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.  Their father is off with the military, and they must work overtime to make ends meet.  In addition, each of the girls is… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 3/6/24 @ 6 PM

The book of the month is “The Cat I Never Named,” by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess:  A True Story of Love, War, and Survival. The stunning memoir of a Muslim teen struggling to survive the Bosnian genocide — and the stray cat who served as a guardian angel. Just as Serbian tanks rolled into her town of Bihac, Amra’s family was saddled with a stray cat, one they couldn’t afford and almost… Read more

Black Bears in New Hampshire – 6 PM on Thursday, 3/7/24

Although black bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available. Maintaining a sustainable bear population in New Hampshire depends on minimizing human-bear conflicts. Join us to learn about the natural history of the black bear, current research taking place and how the information learned will affect management of the black bear population. The presentation… Read more

February Stay-Cation 2024

Are you planning a stay-cation for February vacation? Stop in to the Library and check out what we have going on! Monday 2/26 Preschool Playtime (preschool and toddlers)  11 AM-12 PM- Stop in or stick around after Mother Goose, we’ll have toys to play with! No registration necessary for this event. Come when you can, leave when you must. Pokemon Scavenger Hunt (all ages) 2 PM-7 PM- The Pokemon are… Read more