Join Us for a Community Art Class!
Join Lorraine Mullett—artist, illustrator, and visual storyteller from Atkinson—for a special community art class! Inspired by our 250th anniversary theme, Lorraine will provide the outline, guidance, materials, and encouragement you need to create your own commemorative artwork. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity! Participants are welcome to display their finished pieces in the library lobby as part of our community 250th anniversary… Read more We the People Art Class – Monday, 9/14/2026 at 12:30 PM
Join Us for a Community Art Class!
Join Lorraine Mullett—artist, illustrator, and visual storyteller from Atkinson—for a special community art class! Inspired by our 250th anniversary theme, Lorraine will provide the outline, guidance, materials, and encouragement you need to create your own commemorative artwork. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity! Participants are welcome to display their finished pieces in the library lobby as part of our community 250th anniversary… Read more 
We are delighted to showcase the remarkable artistry and craftsmanship of Cinda Gregorio for the Atkinson community.
The works featured in this exhibit began as black-and-white photographs captured during Cinda’s travels through Vietnam, Cambodia, Paraguay, and Morocco. Among the images are scenes of a Moroccan nomadic family and the home they created, as well as the breathtaking 12th-century temple complex in Cambodia, where centuries of history intertwine with the towering… 
I am a charcoal and pen-and-ink artist, inspired by memories, observation and imagination. My charcoal drawings often lean toward photorealism, capturing intricate details, while my pen-and-ink illustrations explore the whimsical theme of treehouses.
I have always been creative. In recent years, I’ve found a deep connection with charcoal—a medium that allows me to recreate images with a tenderness and depth. My process begins with an inspiring scene, often captured on… 
This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of charcoal drawing in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Learn simple techniques for shading, blending, and mark-making, then use them to create a finished 5×7 birdhouse drawing.
No drawing experience is necessary. Class size is limited. A $5 non-refundable materials fee must be paid in advance to reserve your spot. Register at the main circulation desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library
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Come join a fun, educational, and entertaining drawing class with Artist Joan Ellis. She will bring the materials for the class, and encourage you as you tweak both your drawing and observational skills. This is a wonderful activity for all skill levels, even beginners! This class will be offered on April 13th.
A $5 non-refundable materials feemust be paid in advance to reserve your spot. Register at the main circulation… 
What makes New England a culture? A place? An identity? What makes a story, especially a quintessentially New England story, come to life?
Mel Allen, former Editor of Yankee magazine, will discuss some of the unforgettable people and places he has come to know over the past near half century of writing about the region. In his lecture, he will explore the inherently “Yankee” characteristics of “thriftiness, independence, resilience, love… 
Ron Thimot is a neighbor and amateur photographer who’s been capturing images for decades. He looks for scenes that catch his eye. Sometimes it’s being at the right place at the right time, other times he’s able to ‘see’ the photo and capture it.
When Ron decided to exhibit some of his images at the Library, he had to come up with a description for them; they don’t fall into…