Category: Tweens & Teens

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Contact the Youth Services Director for a availability of hours. You can earn hours by helping at children’s events, creating book trailers, co-sponsoring youth events, or by preparing questions and co-leading one of the teen book discussions. Call Kathy Watson at (603) 362-5234 or send her an email at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com.

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 11/1/23 at 6 PM

The book of the month is ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ by Holly Jackson. The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure. When she chooses the case as the… Read more

Flying High Dogs w/ Mike Piazza (All Ages) Wednesday, 10/25/23 at 4 PM

You haven’t seen dogs jump so high! Watch these beautiful dogs perform all kinds of tricks in this spectacular show. These are some of the most athletic Border Collies on the planet, performing for the NFL, NBA, MLS, Animal Planet and many more! This act is perfect for animal lovers of all ages! They perform a variety of frisbee & other entertaining tricks during the performance, with many opportunities for… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 10/4/23 at 6 PM

The book of the month is ‘Clap When You Land’ by Elizabeth Acevedo. In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives. Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 9/6/23 at 6 PM

The book of the month is ‘A Northern Light’ by Jennifer Donnelly. Sixteen-year-old Mattie Gokey has big dreams but little hope of seeing them come true. Desperate for money, she takes a job at the Glenmore, where hotel guest Grace Brown entrusts her with the task of burning a secret bundle of letters. But when Grace’s drowned body is fished from the lake, Mattie discovers that the letters could reveal… Read more

ALL TOGETHER NOW-THANK YOU!

We had an amazing summer filled with special events and talented performers, and we wouldn’t be able to do any of it without your support. Your donations help make this all possible. Kimball Library would like to thank our wonderful supporters:… 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

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