Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Posted by admin in Events, Programs for Adults on January 12, 2010
Did you know cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States? That twice as many women die of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases as from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer? Although some risk factors for cardiovascular disease can’t be changed, your lifestyle choices can lower your chance of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. In honor of February’s American Heart Month campaign, Community Educators from Exeter Hospital’s HealthReach Community Education department will present the second program in our “Lunch and Learn” series, “Getting to the Heart of the Matter” on Tues., Feb. 9th at 11:00 am. This presentation will review the basics of what heart disease is, what the risk factors are, and heart healthy lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk, with emphasis on physical activity and dietary guidelines to bring you to the next level of prevention. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Library Budget Meeting
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on January 4, 2010
The Library Trustees will meet this Wed., Jan. 6th, at 9:30 am to review the Library’s 2010 budget proposal. This meeting is open to the public. Come and learn about the library’s needs.
Best Books
Posted by admin in Books and reading on December 28, 2009
There are many Best Books of 2009 lists out there. What do you think were the best books you read during the past year? We’re compiling a list of local readers’ favorites. Post a comment below to let us know your pick(s). We’ll add your suggestions to our Best Books Display in the main room of the library.
Baby Lapsit Time Thursdays at 10:30
Posted by admin in Programs for children on December 21, 2009
KPL’s new Ba
by Lapsit program offers babies up to 18 months and their parents or caregivers the opportunity to share time together at the library. During the 20-30 minute programs, babies and their grownups will be exposed to language, books and playful activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. We invite you to come sing, clap, bounce and listen to nursery rhymes and stories! It’s a great way to introduce your child to the library! The winter Baby Lapsit session starts Thursday Jan. 7th.
Cut the Carbon Kits are Here!
Posted by admin in Library Services on December 16, 2009
The Library is partnering with nhsaves, a collaboration of New Hampshire’s electric utilities, and the NH State Library to educate our patrons about their electricity use. Nhsaves has donated two Cut the Carbon kits to KPL. Each kit includes a Kill A Watt meter along with instruction sheet, energy tips brochure, and a bookmark. Each kit can be checked out at no charge for two weeks, just like any book or movie you check out from KPL.
To use, simply plug the Kill A Watt meter into a wall outlet and plug an electric appliance (i.e., computer, television, refrigerator) into the meter. Each kit comes with a worksheet you can use to calculate the energy costs associated with running each of your electric appliances.
Winter Weather
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on December 9, 2009
When SAU 16 schools close due to weather conditions, the Library will also be closed. For more information on weather related closings check WMUR-TV News 9.
Introducing Grace!
Posted by admin in Library Services, Programs for children on November 5, 2009
Wouldn’t your child love to read to Grace? Beginning Dec. 3rd, Grace will be joining our READs program and will visit the Library on the first Thursday of each month from 4:00-5:00 pm to listen to children practice reading aloud. Like our other READS dog, Billy, Grace is a trained therapy dog. She and her owner, Dee, are a registered Pet Partners team. You can make an appointment to read to Grace or Billy by calling the Library or signing up at the main desk.
Shaw’s Rewards Help KPL
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on November 5, 2009
Think of how much money you spend on groceries each week. Wouldn’t it be great to know that some of that amount was going to help support the Library? Well, now when you shop at any Shaw’s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and use your Shaw’s rewards card, Shaw’s will contribute 1% of your eligible rewards card purchases to the Kensington Public Library. First you need to sign up at shaw’s.com/community rewards. Choose “shopper” (not nonprofit organization) and type in your Shaw’s Rewards card number to log in. Once you are logged in, you will be asked to enter our Community Rewards number, which is 49001022735. It’s that easy! Your donation can be made anonymously by checking the box provided. Through your efforts, the Shaw’s Community Rewards program can help the library provide services and materials that would otherwise be unaffordable. Thank you for supporting the Library.
Holiday Recipe Exchange
Posted by admin in Programs for Adults on November 4, 2009
Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 7:00 pm
Bring your favorite holiday recipe and some samples to share! We will make photocopies of all recipes for participants to take home. Call or email us to sign up.
Teen Space
Posted by admin in Books for Teens, Library Services on January 4, 2008
Teen Advisory Group Members Wanted
If you’re in grade 6 and up and want to make a difference in how the library serves Kensington teens, we want your help. Join TAG, our new Teen Advisory Group, and let us know what kinds of books, movies, music, and programming for teens you’d like to see at KPL. Email, call us, or post your ideas here. It’s your library too!
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