Category: News

Artwork on Display now until October 25th

Jackie’s No Fear Painters is the title she’s given the artwork now on display. Jackie Cunningham has been teaching oil painting since she retired as a way to share her gift. Over the years, many people in the area (and outside it) have joined her for a two-hour weekly class. This exhibit showcases local artists, past and present, who have come together for fun, friendship and to fulfill their passion… Read more

Reader’s Theater (Grades 2-5): Thursday, 10/24/24 at 6 PM

Do you like to read? Come take part in the reading night at the Kimball Library. We have Reader’s Theater scripts where everyone gets a chance to take part. This is great for confident readers as well as those who need confidence building. Everything is ready for the theater magic but we need YOU!… Read more

It’s official, the KIDS WON! Ms. Kathy KISSED the PIG!

Congratulations to the Kimball Library youth! You registered and encouraged your friends until they signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Program. True to her word, Ms. Kathy made an appointment at Schafer Acres to give Chuck the Pig a big smooch. Easy enough, right? Apparently not! Chuck played hard to get and Ms. Kathy had to chase him all around his pen. FINALLY she was able to convince him… Read more

ProQuest – A database to access newspapers around the world 24/7

ProQuest database gives you news from around the world via access with your Kimball Library card.  U.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers: The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Wall Street Journal as well as access to the popular Boston Globe. In order to access, click on one of the publication links below and enter… Read more

Featured Artist: Mary Ann Eldred ~ Artwork on Display in August and September

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Mary Ann Eldred paintings during August and September.  Mary Ann began painting in 1989. Mary Ann Eldred’s work primarily focuses on the New England landscape, though she loves to work on still life’s and wildlife from time to time. “Capturing the effect of light on either subject is a lovely challenge. All seasons, but especially spring and fall, provide me the opportunity… Read more

Featured Artist: Ron Watson ~ Paintings on Display through April 2024

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Ron Watson’s photography during April 2024.  He calls this exhibit “For the Birds”. An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man who has spent his life exploring the natural world. As a longtime photographer/ videographer most of his work over 60 years has revolved around the ocean both on and below. His videos and photography has appeared in scientific journals, on PBS’s NOVA… Read more

Featured Artist: Pixie Yates ~ Artwork on Display in March

Pixie Yates is a designer, illustrator, and educator. Inspired by urban life, everyday objects, and the natural world reaching back to childhood summers in Cape May Point, N.J. Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style. Pixie’s eponymous late 90’s fashion label, featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and more was carried in upscale boutiques around the world. Today, Pixie’s original watercolor and acrylic work features color-drenched flowers, seagrass,… Read more