Category: T/ween Summer Reading

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 7/3/24 at 6 PM

The book of the month is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. On his way to visit his estranged father, Brian’s plane crash-lands in a lake, leaving him stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness, with only his clothes and the hatchet his mother gave to him before his departure.  Now alone, exhausted, terrified, and hungry, with no special knowledge of the woods, Brian must brave circumstances beyond his experience, meet each day’s… Read more

ADVENTURES in Doodles and Drawing (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 7/9/24 starting at 3 PM (DROP-IN)

For many, drawing can be an extremely relaxing practice. Create your own characters or learn from the masters. Stop in to the Children’s Room where we will have all kinds of zentangles to color and how-to-draw books to practice your skills with. Registration is not required for this event. Drop in anytime between 3-5 PM and leave when you must. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading… Read more

ADVENTURES in Painting with Pixie Yates (Youth): Wednesday, 7/10/24- TWO CLASSES

Pixie will guide children using watercolor painting in a mat frame that they can paint on. This is an expressive art project using, tape, watercolor paints, printing, and salt. Unlock the adventure in your children’s imagination by signing them up for this class. Please be mindful of the age grouping. Kimball Library cardholders will have priority. 4 PM– Register kids entering grades K-5 6 PM– Register kids ages 10 and… Read more

ADVENTURE Begins At Your Library (Summer Reading Program 2024)

Summer Reading registration for the program itself begins on June 6th and will be in person throughout June and July. If we get 200 registrations or more, Kathy Watson is going to KISS A LIVE PIG! Please note that you must register for all events separately. Check out what we have planned… Read more

ADVENTURES with Sharpie Tie-Dye (Ages 3+) Monday, 7/22/24 at 4:30 PM

It’s fun and easy! All you need is white or light colored fabric (we suggest canvas shoes, t-shirts, socks, etc.) and some sharpies to create beautiful works of art. Draw your favorite doodle or make fun designs with your favorite color sharpies. Once you’re satisfied, add some rubbing alcohol and watch the magic happen! You’ll be creating your own unique style in no time. Sharpies in a multitude of colors… Read more

Interactive Movie Night: Jumanji (1995) (T/weens) Wednesday, 7/24/24 at 6 PM

  We have the props, the scripts, the movie, the big screen and candy! Just bring your t/weenage self and a friend (ages 10+) and get ready for some play-acting antics in the jungle! It’s super easy to participate because everyone is ALL IN. Please try to arrive by 5:50 for the best candy and seats! Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release… Read more

ADVENTURES in Roll and Write (Ages 8+) Tuesday, 7/30/24 at 4:30 PM

Do you like to write? Do you have ideas for a story, but don’t know how to start? Do you enjoy role-playing games like DnD? Then this is a class for you. Part role-playing game, part creative writing- we’ll be creating characters, worlds, and adventures together. Learn how to use a die or dice to navigate and structure your story. As a group, we’ll go on an adventure together, but… Read more

ADVENTURES in Candy (Ages 10+): Tuesday, 7/2/24 at 4:30 PM

Do you like candy? Have you ever made candy sushi? Kids ages 10 and up are invited to this sweet program. We’ll play all kinds of candy related games and snack on the candy sushi we make. This is an Adventure Begins at Your Library event generously sponsored by The Friends of Kimball Library.… Read more