Kensington Public Library
New Friday Hours!
Posted by admin in Events, Library Services on February 9, 2010
The Library is now open on Fridays from 1:00-6:00 pm. To celebrate, join us Friday, Feb. 12th from 2 to 4 pm for refreshments donated by the Friends of the Library.
New Hampshire Reads “To Kill A Mockingbird”
Posted by admin in Books and reading, Books for Teens, Events, Programs for Adults, Programs for Teens on February 9, 2010
Author Harper Lee
Join the Big Read! During the month of March KPL will be just one of 100 schools, libraries, and bookstores across the state of New Hampshire working with The Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library to encourage Granite Staters to read and discuss a classic work of American literature, To Kill a Mockingbird. On Tuesday, March 23, at 7 pm Atticus Finch steps from the pages of “To Kill A Mockingbird” and brings to life the tragedy and triumph of Harper Lee’s classic novel. Portrayed by actor Richard Clark, loving father, compassionate friend and uncompromising attorney Atticus represents the divine spark in the human spirit as he leads a cast of other unlikely heroes in this story. The time is 1930’s Alabama but the enduring truth is for now and always. Don’t miss it! We’ll also be hosting a scholar-led discussion of the book on Thursday, March 25th at 6:30 pm. Join Laurie Quinn of the NH Humanities Council as she leads the discussion. Copies of the book are available now at the Library. For more information about the Big Read initiative, click “What is the Big Read?” above.
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!
Your Kensington Public Library card enables you to access extensive online research tools.
Posted by admin in Library Services on November 29, 2007
The New Hampshire State Library contracts with vendors to provide access to a number of databases selected to meet the needs of New Hampshire’s libraries, schools, and citizens. These include: newspapers, magazines, academic journals, books reviews, health resources, business journals, ancestry databases, and much more. All databases are available, without charge, at the Kensington Public Library. Even better – most of these databases may be accessed directly from your home or office computer! Contact the library at kensingtonlibrary@comcast.net or call us for login information.
Free Bibliography Maker
EasyBib: the bibliography maker.
