Kickoff Party
3:30-4:30 p.m. …..Ages 4 to 10 with family.
“Noise Guy” Kickoff Celebration
Hear "Noise Guy," Charlie Williams - author, cartoonist, sound impressionist, and kid's comedian who will entertain with his "One Mouth-Many Noises" sound safari. This high energy, multi-talented performer will create a hilarious start to the library's Summer Reading Program, "One World, Many Stories." www.noiseguy.com
10:30-11:30 a.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
African Dancing & Drumming
Let Daria's Woontanara troupe transport your kids to West Africa as they entertain to the beat of this exotic land. Enjoy awesome, African sights and sounds.
Daycares and day camps, please call to reserve space.
10:30-11:30 a.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Multicultural Music
Get a glimpse of fun instruments from distant countries such as an Austrian alpenhorn, Scottish bagpipes, Irish harp, Hawaiian ukulele. And, watch Ukrainian folk dancing!
Daycares and day camps, please call to reserve space.
1-2 p.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Little Travelers Movie: Germany
Watch an award-winning multicultural film, guaranteed to make kids yearn for world-travel adventures. This week, viewers travel to Germany- with children as their tour guides - to discover fascinating sites, customs, food, dress, recreation and landscapes from around the globe.
Location: Center for the Arts, Center Theater.
Two shows:
10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Dragon Birthday Puppet Show
Join Markie Scholz, from Dragons Are Too Seldom Puppet Theatre, for a show in which dragons from around the world gather to celebrate Zed the Dragon's 500th birthday. Children will delight in the life-size, ornate puppets who have performed in more than 40 states and six countries.
Daycares and day camps, please call to reserve space.
1-2 p.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Little Travelers Movie: Japan
Watch an award-winning multicultural film, guaranteed to make kids yearn for world-travel adventures. This week, viewers travel to Japan- with children as their tour guides - to discover fascinating sites, customs, food, dress, recreation and landscapes from around the globe.
Location: Center for the Arts, Center Theater.
1-2 p.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Little Travelers Movie: British Isles
Watch an award-winning multicultural film, guaranteed to make kids yearn for world-travel adventures. This week, viewers travel to the British Isles - with children as their tour guides - to discover fascinating sites, customs, food, dress, recreation and landscapes from around the globe.
Location: Center for the Arts, Center Theater.
10:30-11:30 a.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Indiana Bones’ Tales
Grammy award-winning performance artist, Indiana Bones (a.k.a. Mike McCartney) combines archaeology, action, adventure, ancient legends and folklore with unique storytelling. Watch your kids' imaginations soar as he takes them to another time and place.
Daycares and day camps, please call to reserve space.
Finale Events
10:30-11:30 a.m.......Ages 4 to 10.
Musical Storytelling with Bill Harley
Join us for a Storytime full of funny and touching musical stories performed by two-time Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley. With wit and wisdom his performances encourage children to love and learn about life. Location: Library Auditorium
7-8 p.m.......Ages 4 and up.
Family Fun with Grammy-winner Bill Harley
Join entertainer extraordinaire, Bill Harley, for the library's Kids' Summer Reading Program Finale. Harley performs laugh-out-loud songs and stories about growing up, school and family life. “In the car, classroom, home or stage no one beats Bill Harley for intelligent polished children's entertainment." - Mothering magazine.
Location: Center for the Arts, Center Theater.
