Tag: Friends of the Library

Small Space Gardening Workshop with Arianna Iappini ~ Tuesday, 7/9 at 6 PM

Join Arianna Iappini of The Birch Arbor Gardens to learn how to grow an abundant garden with big impact in small spaces. You’ll learn a variety of techniques that will inspire your greatest gardening goals to come to fruition. Whether you are growing in the ground, raised beds or containers, this workshop will help to cultivate your confidence to grow bigger! Arianna Iappini, owner of The Birch Arbor Gardens is… Read more

2024 Summer Concert Series ~ Boston City Rhythm ~ Thursday, 7/11 at 6 PM

Fronted by the dynamic music duo known as Birch Hill (Jim Zaroulis on keys and Jenn Zaroulis on vox), Boston City Rhythm brings the full band experience to life in a big way. With powerhouse players and vocals, BCR (Boston City Rhythm) delivers hit music crossing decades and genres, promising something for everyone. Join us in the courtyard for an evening of energetic music from the 70’s through today’s pop… Read more

2024 Summer Concert Series ~ Relative Soul ~ Thursday, 7/25/24 at 6 PM

Join us for Relative Soul, a charismatic band serving the Greater Boston area. Rock to the sounds of 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and right up to the best of today’s music. Don’t miss them! We suggest that in the event of rain, you please check the library website for updates. Hosted by the Friends of the Kimball Library who would like to thank the George Family Charities for its generous sponsorship.… Read more

2024 Summer Concert Series ~ Jonathan Sarty ~ Thursday, 8/8 at 6 PM

Join us for a night of music with Jonathan Sarty (and his Trio) as he performs a repertoire of music such as: American roots, country, rock, folk, americana, jazz and more. Songwriter, Recording and Performing Artists Jonathan Sarty is a Native of New England. He was awarded a Best of NH “Best Bandleader” Award in 2017 and performs hundreds of shows throughout New England each year. Perhaps most notably he… Read more

2024 Summer Concert Series ~ Studio Two ~ Thursday, 6/27/24 at 6 PM

Join us in the Courtyard series for Studio Two. Studio Two, now entering their 11th year of touring, is a headlining Beatles tribute band featuring Berklee College of Music Alum who focus on the most exciting, energetic early years (1962 – 1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two performs many of the 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs… Read more

ADVENTURES with Wildlife Encounters (All Ages): Wednesday, 6/26/24 at 6 PM

Our friends at Wildlife Encounters Ecology and Wellness Center will return this year with a selection of live animals in the Library Courtyard to educate and delight you! Wildlife Encounters’ live-animal outreach programs are educational, interactive, and fun! Their educator will lead the group on an “imaginary safari around the world!” Meet animals whose ancestors lived in a variety of habitats and places on Earth, while discovering their amazing adaptations,… Read more

2024 Summer Concert Series ~ Annie Brobst Band ~ Thursday, 6/13 at 6 PM

Join us in the courtyard for the Annie Brobst Band. Columbus Ohio-raised, now Boston-based, Annie Brobst is New England Music Award’s 2023 Female Performer of the Year across all music genres. She’s notable for her country sound with an undeniable stage presence. Look for a familiar face in the band too with Atkinson’s own Fire Chief, Erik Thomas. Annie Brobst songwriting influences include Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Miranda Lambert, and… Read more

A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story ~ (NH Humanities) Thursday, 5/9/24 at 6 PM

“A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story” will be presented by Sharon Wood of Claremont, speaking as Betsey Phelps, the mother of a Union soldier from Amherst, New Hampshire. She blends the story of Charles Phelps, who died heroically at the Battle of Gettysburg, with that of other men who left their New Hampshire homes to fight for the Union  cause. Speaking from a mother’s perspective, she also speaks about the… Read more

Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost (NH Humanities): Thursday, 1/25/24 at 6 PM

Robert Frost’s poetry makes spoken words sparkle and sing. It also gives us an intimate look at nature in New Hampshire. In celebration of both Robert Frost and the natural world around us, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s nature poems, emphasizes their beauty, explains their significance, and describes how they deepen our understanding and appreciation of New Hampshire’s natural environment. The selection includes some of… Read more

Kokopelli Flute Ensemble ~ An Evening of Music, Monday 12/18/23 at 6 PM

Rescheduled, we are thrilled to have join us the Kokopelli Flute Ensemble.  It will be an evening of beautiful and festive holiday music.  Please feel free to invite your friends and family.  To help us plan accordingly register and let us know you plan to attend CLICK HERE. Kokopelli is based in Southern New Hampshire and enjoy performing music at special occasions and functions. Sponsored by the Friends of the… Read more