Tag: Children’s Programming

Unearth Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream (Ages 5+): Wednesday, 7/8/26 at 6 PM

Subzero Nitrogen is back! By demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be used to freeze fresh ingredients into fresh ice cream, we keep the children amused, and give them a lesson on the properties of liquid nitrogen, gas laws, and the application of science to food.  SubZero Nitrogen staff from Nashua, NH will be our teachers. Each registrant will receive ice cream at the end of the program. The science behind… Read more

Unearth a Clay Volcano with Pop-Up Art School (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 6/30/26 at 4:30 PM

Join us for a hands-on dinosaur volcano class! Kids will sculpt a volcano using a pinch-pot technique, add a glowing surprise inside with a battery-operated candle, and create a dinosaur attached to the outside of their volcano. Once the air-dry clay is complete, students will paint their sculpture with acrylics, bringing their prehistoric scene to life. It will be ready to take home by the end of the class. Dress… Read more

Bite Club Unearthed – Fossil Cookies (T/ween 9+): Monday, 7/13/26 at 4:30 PM

Bite Club is a fun, hands-on cooking program! Designed to teach essential kitchen skills, food safety, and nutrition basics, this program gives young chefs the tools they need to cook with confidence. This month, we’re digging into something extra fun—dinosaur fossil cookies! Kids will mix, shape, and decorate their own edible “fossils” while learning basic baking techniques and kitchen creativity. It’s the perfect blend of science, imagination, and delicious fun!… Read more

Unearth a Gamers Sanctuary (T/weens 10+): Monday, 6/29/26 at 3 PM

Get ready, Atkinson… Gamers Sanctuary is rolling into Kimball Library this summer for FREE video gaming sessions you don’t want to miss! Step inside the ultimate mobile gaming experience featuring: 40,000+ games (retro to modern) Mario Kart showdowns Super Smash Bros battles NBA 2K & Madden match-ups Bring your friends, bring your skills… or just come ready to have an awesome time. Registration is required. This is an Unearth a… Read more

Unearth an Escape Room (Ages 8+): Wednesday, 6/24/26 (By appointment only)

Step back in time to the age of dinosaurs for an interactive, puzzle-filled escape room experience at the library! Participants will work in teams to solve a series of prehistoric-themed challenges, crack hidden codes, and unlock clues before time runs out. Please only register for one time slot. This event will be offered twice over the summer. The program will be the exact same on both days. This event is… Read more

Unearth the History of Chocolate (Ages 6+): Wednesday, 7/1/26 at 6 PM

Almost everyone knows the story of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking chocolate? Infamous American patriot Paul Revere even crafted dedicated drinking chocolate pots. Boston and the state of Massachusetts have many historical connections to chocolate that continue on from that point in time, including being the home of the very first chocolate… Read more

Unearth Lindsay and her Puppet Pals (All Ages): Wednesday, 6/24/26 at 6 PM

Lindsay is back with her puppet pals! Who will she bring by this time? Lindsay Aucella’s comedic animation and timing, high energy, and uncanny knack for silly voices electrifies young crowds (and mastery of gentle crowd control will bring them back!) She believes the visual and interactive nature of puppetry can access the imaginations of even the youngest children. Through thoughtful storytelling she hopes to inspire creative play and pro… Read more

Unearth Your Dino Guardian (Ages 8+): Tuesday, 6/23/26 at 4:30 PM

Youth ages 8 and up are invited to design and paint their own unique ‘guardian dinosaurs’ using acrylic paint. Ms. Cinda will guide you with some tips and tricks while you’ll have complete control over your dinosaur. The only limitation is your imagination! Please respect our age groupings for these classes or talk with Ms Kathy or Ms Tori before signing up. Remember that creativity can be messy and dress… Read more

Unearth Dinosaurs Rock (Ages 5+): Wednesday, 7/22/26 at 6:00 PM

Discover the giants of Earth’s past through fossil digs, ancient bones, and captivating stories. Join us at the library for a live, virtual presentation on the dinosaurs that walked the Earth before us. After the presentation we will conduct our very own Dino Dig. All youth participants will go home with a real fossil. This is a live event at the library where our presenter will join us via Zoom… Read more