Category: News

Magazines (Physical & Online)

It may be a surprise to you how many magazines you can check out of the Kimball Library either in person or online. Visit the links below to see the wide variety. This page must be fully open in order for the links to work properly.… Read more

Children’s Room iPads

We have loaded them up with book and early literacy apps, and you will be able to check them out to a designated area by the Children’s Desk to use.  Most of the apps are appropriate for preschool age children as well as there are some that you can use with toddlers.  There are some apps that are geared for elementary age as well. They are for Library use only.… Read more

Launchpads are here!

Come and check out the latest tech from the Kimball Library. Launchpads are educational tablets designed to be checked out, used, and enjoyed by kids! The tablets are pre-loaded with fun games and activities, without access to Wi-Fi or purchase suggestions. Kids can choose their path and follow it at their own pace to practice life skills, STEAM concepts, and reading. Launchpads are available for a 1 week loan with… Read more

Library Planisphere is here! Check it out!

planisphereAre you a stargazer or do you want to learn more about the night sky? If so, consider checking out our new Planisphere! A Planisphere is a flexible, plastic chart of the night sky with which the observer can find any date and time. It’s easy to read, filled with insightful astrological information, and it’s waterproof. It is fun and educational for both adults and kids interested in watching the… Read more

Ukuleles Now Available for Loan!

ukulele Do you want to learn an instrument? Did you come to our Ukuleles Rock Event? Kimball Library now has Ukuleles for you to borrow! We have FOUR Ukuleles available! You can borrow a Ukulele for ONE WEEK! You get the Ukulele and a Storage Bag to carry it in! (This service is only available to Kimball Card Holders.) You will have to tune the Ukulele yourself but there are an… Read more

Kimball Backpacks Available

Mt.SeaBackjpgAre you planning to go for a hike? If so, check out our new Kimball Backpacks! Yes, you read that correctly, we have backpacks that patrons can borrow! Depending on your destination you can choose to borrow either a seacoast theme or a mountain theme backpack. The Seacoast backpack contains a compass with instructions, waterproof binoculars, and interesting reading materials such as: The ultimate guide to shells and beach life… Read more

The Friends of the Kimball Library WIN ‘Friends of the Library’ Award!

Friends2018friendsplaquewinners2018friends2018editedOur FABULOUS Friends of Kimball Library were awarded the NH Library Trustee Association ‘Friends of the Library’ award!  They could not be more deserving!  Join this amazing group for their monthly meetings and roll-up your sleeves to keep up with all they do to support us.  We could not be more proud.  🙂 Click on their photo to view the post in its entirety to see the plaque!… Read more

Flume Nominees

The Flume: NH Teen Reader’s Choice Award was created in 2005 in response to a New Hampshire teens’ request to have a book award geared towards high school students. This award is a state-wide venture led by a collaborative effort from school and public librarians. Each year teens nominate titles, published within the last two years, they think deserve to be recognized. Librarians then narrow the group of titles to… Read more

Isinglass Nominees

The Isinglass Teen Read Award has been ongoing since 2001 with winners such as Rodman Philbrick, Walter Dean Myers, Patricia McCormick, and Christopher Paolini.They have gone from one community voting to 14 voting as of the 2004-5 voting cycle. All NH towns that wish to participate may do so. The committee currently meets monthly from September-April to determine the list from student-generated recommendations. Six librarians make up the selection committee,… Read more

Teen Librarian Has Purple Hair

Have you seen Teen Librarian, Kathy Watson?  Kathy challenged the teens of Atkinson to read more than 500 books over the summer and she would dye her hair purple.… Read more