Category: News

Featured Artist: Robert Fortunato ~ Artwork on Display March 1st – 29th

On display from Saturday, March 1st – March 29th is the artwork of Robert Fortunato. Robert has always been involved with art and music. He attended Yale University earning a degree in Engineering and Applied Science and then subsequently, earned his Medical Degree in Radiology from University of Virginia. Bob studied the violin from age 7 and was concert master of his high school, district orchestras and the Longwood Symphony… Read more

Remember the Ladies ~ Eight Women in Atkinson History: Thursday, 3/20/25 at 6 PM

With the incorporation of Atkinson in 1767 and throughout the ensuing decades, the town’s women and men together have built an exemplary community. Globally, due to the styling of recorded history, the stories of women — including the women of Atkinson — have been less told. “Remember the Ladies” will present biographical sketches on eight of the countless Atkinson women who all merit space in the town’s historical narrative. Featured… 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

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

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

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

Artwork on Display 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

Featured Artist: Kathy John ~ Artwork on Display

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Kathy John’s artwork starting November 9th.  I discovered Fabric Art in 2010 quite by accident.  My husband and I were traveling in Nova Scotia and we happened to part in front of a studio displaying pieces of Fabric Art in a small gallery.  I have been fortunate enough to achieve some success since then winning numerous awards and having my pieces seen… 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