Category: News

Yoto Players – Now at Kimball Library!

Yoto players are now available in the Children’s Room! Check out a Yoto player, and find a story you’d like to listen to. These portable players combine your favorite stories with an easy way to listen on the go. Yoto players are available for one week loans and can be found next to our audiobook collection. Stop by the Children’s Room and check out one today!… Read more

VOX Books – Read Along Books that Talk! NEW ARRIVALS

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

Reading Dragons and Friends (Kids ages 5 and up): Fun, innovative reading program for kids!

Has your child graduated from the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and looking for a new way to track their reading? Reading Dragons and Friends is a fun way to motivate kids to build positive reading habits. This program levels the playing field for readers of any ability by rewarding them for the time they spend reading.  This is a great program for children who love to read as well as… Read more

Featured Artist: Cinda Gregorio ~ Artwork on Display through the month of September 2026

  We are delighted to showcase the remarkable artistry and craftsmanship of Cinda Gregorio for the Atkinson community. The photographs featured in this exhibit were taken during Cinda’s travels through Vietnam, Cambodia, Paraguay, and Morocco. Among the images are scenes of a Moroccan nomadic family in Cambodia, images of Jesuit Ruins in Paraguay, a very early Temple complex in Vietnam and present-day Vietnam. We invite you to enjoy Cinda Gregorio’s… Read more

Featured Artist on Display through the month of June 2026 ~ Deb Hewey

I am a charcoal and pen-and-ink artist, inspired by memories, observation and imagination. My charcoal drawings often lean toward photorealism, capturing intricate details, while my pen-and-ink illustrations explore the whimsical theme of treehouses. I have always been creative. In recent years, I’ve found a deep connection with charcoal—a medium that allows me to recreate images with a tenderness and depth. My process begins with an inspiring scene, often captured on… Read more

Unearth a Story (Summer Reading Program 2026)

Summer Reading registration has begun and will be in person throughout June and July. We are aiming for 200 kids or teen registrations by July 31st. If we hit our goal Miss Kathy will be DINO SLIMED. One giant dinosaur egg filled with ooey, gooey, green slime cracked over her head. Stop by the lobby to see the count throughout the summer.… Read more

Friends of the Library Summer Raffle – Drawing will be Friday, 8/7/26 at 3 PM

Time is running out to take a chance on the Friends of the Library Summer Raffle.  Stop in and view the spectacular Gift Cards and Dollar Blossoms Tree and take a chance to win. Full of gift cards from local vendors and some blooming cash, the total value of the tree is $440 and tickets are available at the front circulation desk and at the summer concerts. Thank you for… Read more

Guess how many dinos?

Guess how many tiny dinos are in the jar and WIN the wheelbarrow! Ask for a slip at the Children’s Desk. Winner will be pulled on August 8th. Closest answer wins the wheelbarrow and everything inside it (including some very cool gardening tools)! Limited to one guess per child, per day. Generously sponsored by East Coast Lumber.… Read more