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Walking Challenge for month of July!
Friday Jul 1stHelp Kimball collect 1,799 miles (from Sam and Frodo's walking journey in Lord of the Rings). Our goal is to re-create their walk in our neighborhoods, parks, and minds.
Make a goal; keep a walking log.
Walking logs available now!
The Swing Peepers
Friday Jul 1st 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - OutdoorsKick off Summer Reading with an outdoor concert!
Join Chris and Matt to enjoy a musical program - fun for all ages.
Rain Location: Bethany Church
LEGO Play
Friday Jul 1st 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmLEGO is back! Come to the library on Friday afternoons for free play and creative building.
Drop-in Playtime
Saturday Jul 2nd 10:00 am to 11:30 amIn partnership with Orange County Parent Child Center.
Stop in for toys, crafts, stories, and snacks. All ages welcome.
Frederick Douglass: What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
Monday Jul 4th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOpen to all, listeners and readers alike. Immediately after the parade, Tuesday, July 4, Noon - 1 PM
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On the Library Steps
Tuesday, July 4
Noon-1pm
Community members will take turns and share the experience of reading aloud Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" One of Douglass' most influential works, his speech provides a nuanced perspective of America's history with freedom.
Open to all, listeners and readers alike. Immediately after the parade, Tuesday, July 4, Noon - 1 PM
Storytime!
Wednesday Jul 6th 10:30 am to 11:00 amJoin us for songs, books, and crafts at Kimball Library Storytime.
Recommended for ages 2-6 but all are welcome.
We'll be outside, weather permitting.
Senior Center Book Group
Wednesday Jul 6th 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm - Randolph Area Senior Center, 6 Hale StreetThis group is open to all ages.
Hybrid event: in person and via Zoom (closed captions available).
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This group is open to all ages.
Hybrid event: in person and via Zoom (closed captions available).
Tech drop-in time
Thursday Jul 7th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pmTechnology drop-in time is back!
Jessamyn West will be at Kimball to help with technology questions and problems - feel free to bring your device along.
Middle Grade Book Club
Thursday Jul 7th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pmAn event for middle-grade readers!
We will talk about Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
Copies of the book available – call or email if interested.
LEGO Play
Friday Jul 8th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmLEGO is back! Come to the library on Friday afternoons for free play and creative building.
The Arts Bus
Saturday Jul 9th 11:00 am to 1:00 pmJoin The Arts Bus for their Summer Reading stop at Kimball Library!
Make an ocean-themed craft aboard as we explore Oceans of Possibilities.
Knit Night
Monday Jul 11th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmBring your knitting - or other handicraft - and enjoy an evening of crafting and socializing. For all ages and experience levels
Storytime!
Wednesday Jul 13th 10:30 am to 11:00 amJoin us for songs, books, and crafts at Kimball Library Storytime.
Recommended for ages 2-6 but all are welcome.
We'll be outside, weather permitting.
LEGO Play
Friday Jul 15th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmLEGO is back! Come to the library on Friday afternoons for free play and creative building.
Movie Night: Bernie the Dolphin
Friday Jul 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmJoin us for a movie night at Kimball Library! We will show Bernie the Dolphin (2018, rated G). Snacks will be served.
Game Night!
Monday Jul 18th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmAll sorts of NEW board games to play at Kimball Library! Try a new game or play an old favorite. Bring your friends.
Knit Night
Monday Jul 18th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmBring your knitting - or other handicraft - and enjoy an evening of crafting and socializing. For all ages and experience levels
On Juneteenth
Tuesday Jul 19th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmJim Schley will lead a discussion about the book On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed.
Meet under the tent in back of the Library.
Books are available at Kimball
Storytime!
Wednesday Jul 20th 10:30 am to 11:00 amJoin us for songs, books, and crafts at Kimball Library Storytime.
Recommended for ages 2-6 but all are welcome.
We'll be outside, weather permitting.
Vermont Reads: The Most Costly Journey
Thursday Jul 21st 10:30 am to 11:30 am" startDate="2022-07-21"startTime="10:30"endTime="11:30"location=""options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']"timeZone="US/Eastern"trigger="click">
Join in a discussion of The Most Costly Journey, this year's Vermont Reads book. This anthology presents stories of survival and healing told by Latin American migrant farmworkers in Vermont, with illustrations by New England cartoonists as part of the El Viaje Mas Caro Project.
In person or via Zoom (closed captions available).
Held in collaboration with Chandler Center for the Arts as part of the the Vermont Social Justice Festival.
Tech drop-in time
Thursday Jul 21st 2:00 pm to 4:30 pmTechnology drop-in time is back!
Jessamyn West will be at Kimball to help with technology questions and problems - feel free to bring your device along.
Library Board Meeting
Thursday Jul 21st 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm" startDate="2022-07-21"startTime="17:30"endTime="19:00"location=""options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']"timeZone="US/Eastern"trigger="click">
Meeting of the Library’s Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.
Agendas and minutes are available at the Town of Randolph website.
Join remotely at https://zoom.us/j/94843373353 or +1-929-436-2866, meeting ID 94843373353.
LEGO Play
Friday Jul 22nd 2:00 pm to 5:00 pmLEGO is back! Come to the library on Friday afternoons for free play and creative building.
Bird Walk
Saturday Jul 23rd 9:00 am to 10:30 amBird Walk with Remy! Remy carves beautiful birds and loves to talk about all the birds he has seen and photographed.
Add miles to the Kimball Walking Challenge while learning about birds, their habitat, and their songs.
Location: Randolph Reservoir
Knit Night
Monday Jul 25th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmBring your knitting - or other handicraft - and enjoy an evening of crafting and socializing. For all ages and experience levels
All Things Hiking with Mary Anderson
Tuesday Jul 26th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmMary was the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail in winter. She followed this up with a hike of the entire Pacific Crest Trail. In her 60's she solo hiked the Continental Divide Trail. She has hiked the Long Trail six times.
Come with your questions or just to hear the stories!
Mary is currently paddling down the Connecticut River, check out her blog!
Storytime!
Wednesday Jul 27th 10:30 am to 11:00 amJoin us for songs, books, and crafts at Kimball Library Storytime.
Recommended for ages 2-6 but all are welcome.
We'll be outside, weather permitting.
Tech drop-in time
Thursday Jul 28th 2:00 pm to 4:30 pmTechnology drop-in time is back!
Jessamyn West will be at Kimball to help with technology questions and problems - feel free to bring your device along.
