Tag: Senior Programming

2025 Summer Concert Series: The Last Duo – Thursday, 7/10/25 at 6 PM

Filling the stage with guitars, a mandolin, keyboards and top-notch harmonies, Greg and Dan of The Last Duo, perform acoustic hits by artists such as: Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and more! This event does not require registration.  Feel free to bring friends, family, evening picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair. Sponsored by the George Family Charities and hosted by the Friends of the Kimball Library.… Read more

Adding Expressive Line to Your Art (REGISTER IN-PERSON): Thursday, 7/17/25 at 6 PM

Join us for a fun dive into exploring line quality in your artwork. Learn to use an expressive line, color (a limited palette of water-based pigment), and water. The workshop will help the pieces come together, add a new view that makes the message more dynamic, and open enjoyment to your sketches, scribbles, and finished pieces. Be yourself and work on developing your own style (or expand your existing interest),… Read more

2025 Summer Concert Series: New England’s #1 Elvis Tribute Artist, Rick Anthony – Thursday, 7/24/25 at 6 PM

Come enjoy some favorites such as: Don’t be Cruel. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock, and get All Shook Up! Rick Anthony, a dynamic entertainer zoomed into big-time entertainment practically overnight. Born in Lawrence, Rick began paying tribute to the late Elvis Presley for audiences when he was 14 years old at a school lip-sync contest. He borrowed an Elvis style jumpsuit, a terrible wig, and took home… Read more

2025 Summer Concert Series: Relative Soul – Thursday, 8/7/25 at 6 PM

Made up of father-daughter duo Eric & Kacie and talented Al & Reid, this charismatic group performs classic rock (60’s, 70’s & 80’s) along with the best of today’s music. This event does not require registration.  Feel free to bring friends, family, evening picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair. Sponsored by the George Family Charities and hosted by the Friends of the Kimball Library. In the event of… Read more

Film Enthusiast – Upcoming Films on Tuesdays at 1 PM

Are you a Cineaste (an enthusiast for or devotee of movies or filmmaking)? If so, join us as we view award winning films, documentaries, foreign films and modern classics. Watch the feature film and then join the group in giving a ‘thumbs up’ review.  As always, Kleenex will be available for those ‘laugh until you cry’ movie moments. THE UPCOMING FILMS:  *Please note the films are subject to change. Tuesday,… Read more

People Helping People Genealogy Meetup – Fridays at 10 AM

Gather with other people who are interested in Genealogy to share tips, exchange information, talk shop, etc. There is no set commitment, so plan to join us weekly, once a month, or whenever you have that “I am stuck in my research” question.  For those who are interested in genealogy and don’t know how to get started, perhaps the group can help too. Due to the room size, we currently… Read more

Craft, Paint & Color (Adults) ~ Mondays from 12:30 – 2:30 PM

  Come unwind, de-stress and create every Monday at 12:30 as we gather to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books. This nice size group is comprised of folks that are both friendly and creative.  Please register to attend. Research shows that creative activities help you relax. This is an open time so feel… Read more

Scam Landscape with AARP and the Atkinson Police: Thursday, 5/22/25 at 6 PM

A representative from AARP will talk about the current scam Landscape  The presentation will cover: Common scams and how to spot and avoid them Tactics scammers use to target individuals What to do if you or a loved one encounter fraud Resources to help protect yourself and your family. The Atkinson Police will give an update on some of the scams they are currently seeing in the area as well… Read more

Atkinson Academy: The Story of the Bell Tower: Thursday, 5/29/25 at 6 PM

The current restoration of Atkinson Academy’s bell tower has uncovered an 1803 corner truss beam, setting the stage for this presentation. Join us for a brief historical overview of the Academy’s earliest years, followed by a fascinating presentation by Eric Lindquist of Preservation Timber Framing. Eric will address the early 1800s construction technology applied to the Academy building and the techniques utilized in the bell tower restoration project. The corner… Read more

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America: Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 1 PM

Environmental journalist Sharon Udasin will present her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, which traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity and community devastation, based on original reporting in four highly contaminated places. The book introduces readers to people who, while fighting for their own lives, take action to fix a broken regulatory system. Sharon will also offer some room for hope, by shedding… Read more