For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Heather
O’Connell
239-461-2924
2008 Summer Reading Schedule
Fort
Myers, FL; May 14, 2008 - Kids, Tweens and Teens will find plenty of free, fun
activities and incentives to read this summer at the library.
This year, teens review books, movies and more in “Read It, Watch It, Win
It!” See the library website for details and the schedule of Teen and Tween
Programs. Visit www.lee-county.com/library and
click Summer Reading at the bottom of the page.
For more information on any library event or the summer reading programs,
please call 479-INFO (4636).
Children’s Programs
All events
are FREE, but tickets are required unless otherwise indicated. Please pick up
free tickets at the library before each event. Events are for children ages 6
& older.
Boca
Grande Reference Room
131
Phone:
(239) 41005196 / (941) 964-2564
Events
are FREE and are for children ages 6 & older. All programs will be held in
the auditorium.
BUG
JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Monday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m.
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
BE
GREENER
by Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Monday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Learn about
reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste with Park Ranger Toni Westland from
the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This
interactive program will teach you about how long it takes our waste to
biodegrade and what we ALL can do to help our environment. Come along,
learn to be a greener person, and win prizes too!
I
LOVE TO READ
by Magic by John
Monday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Children of
all ages will experience a magical journey filled with laughter, fun,
amazement, and motivational reading messages! Tricks with reading messages, “The
Magic of
BOOK
BIRD CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Monday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
ANIMAL
SAFARI
by Katie Adams
Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated style
includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of rhythm
instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The stories
in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons, (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies, (
WORLD
OF REPTILES
by John Storms
Monday,
July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
All events
are FREE, but tickets are required unless otherwise indicated. Please pick up free
tickets at the library before each event. Events are for children ages 6 &
older.
Phone:
992-0101
BUG JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Wednesday,
June 11 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 4)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
BE GREENER
by Ding Darling National
Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday,
June 18 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 11)
Learn about
reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste with Park Ranger Toni Westland from
the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This
interactive program will teach you about how long it takes our waste to
biodegrade and what we ALL can do to help our environment. Come along, learn
to be a greener person, and win prizes too!
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ
by the Battersby Duo
Wednesday,
June 25 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 18)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Wednesday,
July 9 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 25)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
ANIMAL
SAFARI
by Katie Adams
Wednesday,
July 16 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 9)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
STORIES
FROM THE STATES
Wednesday,
July 23 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 16)
Be part of the story
with tall tales of Steamboat Annie and the 1,000-Pound Fish, Old Granny and
the Bean Thief, The Greasy, Grimy Bear
and more.
921
Southwest 39th Terrace
Phone:
542-3953
BUG JUICE
Rags to
Riches
Tuesday,
June 10 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 3)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
BUG JUICE
Rags to
Riches
Wednesday,
June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 3)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other insects’
homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures she’d better
make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects pitch in and
help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
I LOVE TO
READ
by Magic by John
Tuesday,
June 17 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 10)
Children of
all ages will experience a magical journey filled with laughter, fun,
amazement, and motivational reading messages! Tricks with reading messages, “The
Magic of
WORLD OF
REPTILES
by John Storms
Wednesday,
June 18 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 10)
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
SHAKE, RATTLE
& READ
by The Battersby Duo
Tuesday,
June 24 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 17)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
BE GREENER
By
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday,
June 25 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 17)
Learn about
reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste with Park Ranger Toni Westland from
the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This
interactive program will teach you about how long it takes our waste to
biodegrade and what we ALL can do to help our environment. Come along,
learn to be a greener person, and win prizes too!
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Tuesday,
July 8 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 24)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
OUT OF MY
HANDS JUGGLING!
by Gerard Tricarico
Wednesday,
July 9 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 24)
This
introduction to juggling features tricks with multicolored balls and rings,
juggling to music, and using special effects of black spotlights and a strobe
light. The presentations are interactive and provide opportunities for those
photo op moments! Learn scarf juggling following the presentation.
WORDGIRL
by WGCU-TV
Tuesday,
July 15 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 8)
Learn
vocabulary, watch videos and fight crime with Word. Follow the educational
adventures of Word Girl as she battles evil villains and learns vocabulary.
ANIMAL SAFARI
By Katie
Adams
Wednesday,
July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 8)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
SUMMER
CRAFTS
Tuesday,
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 15)
Be ready to get
creative with a craft you make and take home. Materials provided.
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP
by Josh Levine
Wednesday,
July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 15)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
Captiva
Memorial Library
Phone:
472-2133
SEA
TURTLES
by Richard Finkel
Thursday,
June 12 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets available June 5)
Sea
Turtle Nesting Season is May 1 – October 31. Learn about these amazing animals
who share our beaches and what you can do to help ensure their survival.
BE GREENER
by Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Thursday,
June 19 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 12)
Learn about
reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste with Park Ranger Toni Westland from
the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This
interactive program will teach you about how long it takes our waste to
biodegrade and what we ALL can do to help our environment. Come along,
learn to be a greener person, and win prizes too!
READER’S
THEATER: WARM TALES FROM COOL COUNTRIES
Thursday,
June 26 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 19)
The Mouse
Princess Reader’s Theater, and other stories from Nordic Countries.
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Thursday,
July 10 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 26)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
TROPICAL
FISH
by DiVitto Kelly Art Studio
Thursday,
July 17 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 10)
Make and take
home your own beautiful tropical fish. You put this craft together using
amazing colors. No aquarium required.
FOLK ROCK
by Chip Withrow
Thursday,
July 24 at 3:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 17)
Chip plays
original classic folk rock music for kids and their families. Join us for this
fun, interactive performance. Great for kids from 3 to 9 years old, and fun for
parents too.
Dunbar-Jupiter
Hammon Public Library
Phone:
334-3602
WORLD OF
REPTILES*
by John Storms
Friday,
June 13 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 6)
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
BE
GREENER*
by Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Friday,
June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 13)
Learn about
reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste with Park Ranger Toni Westland from
the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. This
interactive program will teach you about how long it takes our waste to
biodegrade and what we ALL can do to help our environment. Come along,
learn to be a greener person, and win prizes too!
I LOVE TO
READ*
by Magic by John
Friday,
June 27 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 20)
Children of
all ages will experience a magical journey filled with laughter, fun,
amazement, and motivational reading messages! Tricks with reading messages, “The
Magic of
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM*
by Mashed Potato Players
Friday,
July 11 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 27)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
ANIMAL
SAFARI*
by Katie Adams
Friday,
July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 11)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP*
by Josh Levine
Friday,
July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 18)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
*These
events will be held at
Phone:
461-7300
BUG JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Tuesday,
June 10 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 3)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
WORDGIRL
by WGCU-TV
Thursday,
June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 5)
Learn
vocabulary, watch videos and fight crime with Word. Follow the educational
adventures of Word Girl as she battles evil villains and learns vocabulary.
OUT OF MY
HANDS JUGGLING!
by Gerard Tricarico
Tuesday,
June 17 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 10)
This
introduction to juggling features tricks with multicolored balls and rings,
juggling to music, and using special effects of black spotlights and a strobe
light. The presentations are interactive and provide opportunities for those
photo op moments! Learn scarf juggling following the presentation.
WORLD OF
REPTILES
by John Storms
Thursday,
June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 12)
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ
by The Battersby Duo
Tuesday,
June 24 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 17)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a “banquet
of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile palates. Their
concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of do-wop and
liberal doses of fun.
AN ASIAN
CELEBRATION
Thursday,
June 26 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 19)
It’s time for another
exciting journey, with songs and stories from
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Tuesday,
July 8 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 24)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
AN AFRICAN
CELEBRATION
Thursday
July 10 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets available June 26)
We’re off on another
adventure. This time, we travel to
TUMMY
TALKING
Ventriloquism
by Brenda Stelzer
Tuesday,
July 15 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 8)
Join
Ventriloquist, Brenda Stelzer, and her extraordinary puppets as they entertain
and educate you on the art of ventriloquism. Laugh and learn a little as
the puppets come to life right before your eyes. Brenda and her
sidekicks are sure to put a smile on your face.
ANIMAL
SAFARI
by Katie Adams
Thursday,
July 17 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 10)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
HUNTERS OF
THE SKY
by
Tuesday,
July 22 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 15)
Here is your
chance to enter the awe-inspiring world of raptors. We’ll explore the natural
history of hawks, owls, vultures, and eagles, and learn some “tricks” to
identifying raptors.
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP
by Josh Levine
Thursday,
July 24 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 17)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
Phone:
479-4635
BUG JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Tuesday,
June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 3)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
SO YOU
WANT TO BE A PIRATE
Friday,
June 20 at 3:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 13)
Ahoy mateys!
Are you a pirate or a landlubber? The Pirate King is looking for his crew. Put
your pirate skills and knowledge to the test and see if you are welcomed aboard
his ship, the Jade Dragon.
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ
by The Battersby Duo
Tuesday,
June 24 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 17)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Friday,
July 11 at 3:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 3)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
ANIMAL
SAFARI
by Katie Adams
Tuesday,
July 15 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 8)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP
by Josh Levine
Friday,
July 25 at 3:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 18)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
Lakes
Regional Library
Phone:
533-4000
BOOKTREK:
Tuesday,
June 10 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 3)
Travel around
the world without having to pack your bags! You’ll learn about different
countries through games, dance, songs, stories, maps and crafts. We start our
grand tour in
BUG JUICE*
by Rags to Riches
Thursday,
June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins June 5)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
PRINCESS
MOVIE*
Tuesday,
June 17 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 10)
A classic
Disney fairytale lands in modern-day
BOOKTREK:
Thursday,
June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins June 12)
Jetlagged
yet? Explore the
continent of
I LOVE TO
READ*
by Magic by John
Tuesday,
June 24 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 17)
Children of
all ages will experience a magical journey filled with laughter, fun,
amazement, and motivational reading messages! Tricks with reading messages, “The
Magic of
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ*
by The Battersby Duo
Thursday,
June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins June 19)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
GOING,
GOING, GONE*
by
Tuesday,
July 8 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 24)
BOOKTREK:
Thursday,
July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins June 26)
Wilkommen!
Welkom! Bienvenue!
Welcome to
ANIMAL
SAFARI*
by Katie Adams
Tuesday,
July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins July 8)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
BOOKTREK:
Thursday,
July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins July 10)
Before we
head back to the States, we’ll wrap up our whirlwind tour in
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP*
by Josh Levine
Tuesday,
July 22 at 10:30 a.m.
(Registration
begins July 15)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
MONSTER
MOVIE*
Thursday,
July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
(Registration
begins July 17)
A young boy
finds a mysterious, enchanted egg. What hatches from it will take him on the
journey of a lifetime, as the Scottish legend of the Loch Ness Monster is born.
*Call the
library to register for programs, or visit www.lee-county.com/library
2001
N. Tamiami
Phone:
997-0320
BUG JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Wednesday,
June 11 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 4)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
ALL ABOUT
Wednesday,
June 18 at 11 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 11)
Travel across
the colorful and diverse continent of
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ
by The Battersby Duo
Wednesday,
June 25 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 18)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of do-wop
and liberal doses of fun.
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Wednesday,
July 9 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available June 25)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
TUMMY
TALKING
Ventriloquism
by Brenda Stelzer
Wednesday,
July 16 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 9)
Join
Ventriloquist, Brenda Stelzer, and her extraordinary puppets as they entertain
and educate you on the art of ventriloquism. Laugh and learn a little as
the puppets come to life right before your eyes. Brenda and her
sidekicks are sure to put a smile on your face.
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP
by Josh Levine
Wednesday,
July 23 at 11:00 a.m.
(Tickets
available July 16)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
Phone:
461-3188
BUG JUICE*
by Rags to Riches
Thursday,
June 12 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 5)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
WORDGIRL*
by WGCU-TV
Thursday,
June 19 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 12)
Learn
vocabulary, watch videos and fight crime with Word. Follow the educational
adventures of Word Girl as she battles evil villains and learns vocabulary.
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ*
by The Battersby Duo
Thursday,
June 26 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 19)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM*
by Mashed Potato Players
Thursday,
July 10 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins June 26)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
ANIMAL
SAFARI*
by Katie Adams
Thursday,
July 17 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins July 10)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP*
by Josh Levine
Thursday,
July 24 at 11:00 a.m.
(Registration
begins July 17)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
*Call the
library to register for programs.
Riverdale
Branch Library
Phone:
461-3130
WORLD OF
REPTILES
by John Storms
Thursday,
June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 5)
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
I LOVE TO
READ
by Magic by John
Thursday,
June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 12)
Children of
all ages will experience a magical journey filled with laughter, fun, amazement,
and motivational reading messages! Tricks with reading messages, “The Magic
of
OUT OF MY
HANDS JUGGLING!
by Gerard Tricarico
Thursday,
June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 19)
This
introduction to juggling features tricks with multicolored balls and rings,
juggling to music, and using special effects of black spotlights and a strobe
light. The presentations are interactive and provide opportunities for those
photo op moments! Learn scarf juggling following the presentation.
Check with
the library directly for the July schedule of events.
21100
Phone:
390-3200
BUG JUICE
by Rags to Riches
Monday,
June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 2)
This play is
about a fly who goes out into the world in search of
her fortune. Mary Malaria soon finds out that she is not welcome in other
insects’ homes and no one wants to share their food with her. Mary figures
she’d better make some Royal Jelly juice to help everyone out. All the insects
pitch in and help to make it the best Royal Jelly juice ever!
WORLD OF
REPTILES
by John Storms
Tuesday,
June 10 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 2)
This live
animal presentation includes turtles, lizards and even a crocodile. John Storms
gives the children a lot of information about the animals and their
environments, but in a fun way, with lots of humor. The grand finale is Julie,
a big Burmese python. She is a show-stopper. (No touching of the animals by the
audience is allowed.)
AZTEC
DANCE
by Danza Azteca
Monday,
June 16 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 9)
Meet the dancers of
Danza Azteca, and learn more about the ancient Aztec culture.
WORDGIRL
by WGCU-TV
Tuesday,
June 17 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 9)
Learn
vocabulary, watch videos and fight crime with Word. Follow the educational
adventures of Word Girl as she battles evil villains and learns vocabulary.
SHAKE,
RATTLE & READ
by The Battersby Duo
Monday
June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 16)
Tim and
Laura, the incomparable musical comedy duo for children and families, or a
“banquet of silliness,” designed to please the most refined of juvenile
palates. Their concerts are a mixture of high energy “bee”-bop, with dashes of
do-wop and liberal doses of fun.
WORLD
BINGO
Tuesday,
June 24 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 16)
Everyone’s favorite
reading game goes around the world!
BOOK BIRD
CATCHES THE WORM
by Mashed Potato Players
Monday,
July 7 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 23)
When
one by one all the books in town start to disappear, the president of the Book
Readers Club calls on superheroes Book Bird and Leaflet to help solve the
mystery and stop a Giant Bookworm from taking more books.
NANI’S
POLYNESIAN ADVENTURE
Tuesday,
July 8 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available June 23)
This unusual program
features a live monkey and tropical dances.
ANIMAL
SAFARI
by Katie Adams
Monday,
July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 7)
Go on an
adventure! Travel around the world and hear folk tales about animals that
reflect on ourselves. Katie’s sparkling, animated
style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of
rhythm instruments, to bring you the sights and sounds of many cultures. The
stories in this popular show are Anansi and His Six Sons (Africa), Coyote
and the Laughing Butterflies (
OWLS OF
Tuesday,
July 15 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 7)
How far can
an owl rotate its head? Why are their eyes so big? How do they catch mice at
night? What’s an owl pellet? This program will answer these questions and more
and will study the most common owls seen in
LATIN
MUSIC WORKSHOP
by Josh Levine
Monday,
July 21 at 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 14)
Come as you
are, and leave as part of a real “conjunto” or band with the skills needed to
perform different styles of Latin American music: Son Cubano, Cumbia, Cha Cha. We’ll practice some fundamental rhythmic patterns
like the tumbao of the conga, the martillo (hammer) of the bongo and the clave
(key). We’ll add a
TUMMY
TALKING
Ventriloquism
by Brenda Stelzer
Tuesday,
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
(Tickets
available July 14)
Join
Ventriloquist, Brenda Stelzer, and her extraordinary puppets as they entertain
and educate you on the art of ventriloquism. Laugh and learn a little as
the puppets come to life right before your eyes. Brenda and her
sidekicks are sure to put a smile on your face.
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