THIS IS IT! If 200 kids registered for summer reading by July 31st, any youth who registered can PIE Kathy Watson in the face! If your registered summer reading kid can’t make it, there will be video coverage of this epic event.
There will also be other pie activities and ‘consolation’ prizes if the kids don’t win the challenge! Register for a fun time so we have enough prizes and… Read more Reach for the PIE! (Grades K & Up): Monday, 8/11/25 at 4:30 PM
THIS IS IT! If 200 kids registered for summer reading by July 31st, any youth who registered can PIE Kathy Watson in the face! If your registered summer reading kid can’t make it, there will be video coverage of this epic event.
There will also be other pie activities and ‘consolation’ prizes if the kids don’t win the challenge! Register for a fun time so we have enough prizes and… Read more 
Carriage Shack Farms will be here with cute baby animals. We are so excited for this mini petting farm as well as for UNICORN pony rides! This year some alpacas will be joining us!
In addition, Kona Ice will be here for one 9 oz treat per child.… 
Learn the basics on how to draw your favorite anime and manga characters, as hosted by lamentedhiraeth, a gallery signed anime abstractionism artist. In this workshop attendees will be given instructions and a background into the fundamentals of anime artwork. You may bring a sketchbook, digital device, or use pencils and papers provided!… 
Embark on an exciting adventure with the Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for teens! This engaging, imaginative program is designed to introduce young adventurers to the world of D&D, a role-playing game that sparks creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
This is a Level Up summer reading event.… 
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… 
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… 
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,…