Category: Programs

Henna and Hang (NOW Ages 8+): Wednesday, 10/29/25 at 6 PM

Calling all teens and tweens! This is YOUR night to get an amazing henna tattoo design and hang with friends while you wait. This is an open window between 6 and 7:30 PM to come and get inked up! We will provide the artist and some adult Zentangle, coloring supplies, and simple snacks while you wait your turn.  According to our policies, children under 10 must have a parent in… Read more

SciFi/Fantasy Book Recommendations with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe: Thursday, 11/20/25 at 6:30 PM

Love Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations and book talks of some of the best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy books out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Kristen’s many enthusiastic reviews. REGISTER HERE FOR YOUR ZOOM LINK. A collaboration with libraries throughout MA and NH.… Read more

Historical Pop Culture – 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s: Thursday, 10/02/25 at 6 PM

Believe it or not, Teen Culture didn’t always exist. It was not until World War II, with men off fighting and women working in factories, that adolescents were left idle and unsupervised long enough to wreak havoc, and develop their own subculture.  Join Michael Barson as he discusses how Teen Pop Culture evolved in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s —through movies, art, books, television, and music. Michael Barson has a… Read more

Graveyard Sounds; Haunting Words by Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson: Thursday, 10/16/25 at 6 PM

Greet Halloween with delightfully spooky poems and stories by two American masters, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. The recital features gruesome poems in a pounding cadence by Poe, his sinister short story The Tell-Tale Heart, and quietly haunting, eerie and elusive works by Dickinson. Helpful explanations provided with each of the time-honored works help you fully understand, appreciate and enjoy them. Creepy props enhance the Halloween atmosphere. The program… Read more

Beneath the Sheets with Dustin Pari: Thursday, 10/9/25 at 6 PM

Not everything people think is ghostly activity is truly paranormal. In this lecture, Dustin pulls back the curtain… or sheet in this case- in order to explain why some strange encounters can be rationally explained. Citing evidence from historic cases of paranormal fraud, coupled with rational scientific explanation, Dustin debunks some interesting paranormal occurrences and shines a light into the darkness. But- does this mean that ghosts don’t exist? Well…… Read more

Morning Book Group: Wednesday, 8/26/26 at 10:15 AM

We meet monthly to discuss the book we’ve chosen for that month. Why not join in, take an hour and talk about the book. Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. Books to be discussed are available for loan at the main circulation desk. August: The Woman Next Door by Barbara Delinsky, a novel about three couples in a suburban Connecticut cul-de-sac whose seemingly perfect… Read more

Radical Raptors! ~ Thursday, 9/25/25 at 6 PM

Discover the fascinating world of raptors. Tailwinds: Raptor Education and Conservation will introduce you to three live raptor ambassadors. You’ll enjoy a talk about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and importance to our ecosystem. Learn how we can help them thrive. Please visit tailwinds.live for more information about Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library.… Read more

It’s All About Movement: From Stiff to Spry & How to Stay Active at Any Age ~ Thursday, 9/18/25 at 6 PM

Feeling stiff, sore, or unsteady? You are not alone — but you can take steps to stay active and independent at any age. In this engaging and easy-to-understand talk, Dr. Doug Fryday, will discuss ways to improve flexibility, reduce joint pain, and boost balance through establishing some healthy habits at can be easily added to your daily routine.  In addition, he will highlight some Chiropractic modalities that can promote overall… Read more

Teen Book Discussion: Wednesday, 9/10/25 at 6 PM

The book of the month is Shatter Me, by Tahereh Mafi. One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill. No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her… Read more