Summer Reading Program Events -2008

Throughout the summer, participating libraries will feature free entertainment by magicians, musicians and storytellers. View by: Performer, Date or Library | Teen Programs

 

    

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Find out where your favorite performers will be...

Apple Mountain Harp Kids - This local children’s ensemble features primarily young harpers, though you will occasionally hear a dulcimer, fiddle, mandolin or some other folk instrument thrown in for good measure. 

 

Sunny Birklund, Puppet Playhouse - Puppet Playhouse brings smiles to audiences of all ages with fun puppet shows and show-and-tells.  This summer experience more adventures in the saga of Ms. Cucaracha!

 

Jim Cosgrove, Mr. Stinky Feet - Sing, dance and play instruments with this national award winning kid-rocker.  Mr. Stinky Feet is always a crowd favorite!

 

Sean Etigson, Stories & Songs from Many Lands-an interactive program that encourages children and adults alike to re-discover their love of learning and laughter. 

 

Exotics of the Rainforest - Learn about tropical rainforests!  This interactive presentation features live parrots and reptiles from the tropical rainforests and deserts of the world.

John Grant, Ticklefish - Songs like Icky Sticky and I Can’t Stand Still get audiences on their feet and moving!  John plays energetic kid cool rock n' roll for audiences of all ages. 

 

Liz Mangual & Bob Kanegis, Tales & Trails Storytellers - If you’re older than yesterday and younger than tomorrow, Liz and Bob will take you on a storytelling journey around the world as they share some of their favorite tales.

 

Mike McCartney, Indiana Bones - Indiana Bones weaves a web of excitement and entertainment when telling stories based on ancient myths, regional folklore and past civilizations.

 

Jamie O’Hara,“The Magic Guy”- Jamie O’Hara is a popular performer who entertains with illusions and magic.  He brings smiles and loud laughter wherever he goes, and loves to include the audience in his shows. 

 

John Polinko, Magician and Juggler- John Polinko will amaze you with his magic using real animals.  John is celebrating his 20th Anniversary performing for the Library’s Summer Reading Program.

 

Markie Scholz, Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets - Markie and her madcap cast of puppet characters will entertain the whole family with the show “The Dragon and the Doodlebug.”

 

 

Apple Mountain Harp Kids
Wednesday, June 11	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Tuesday, June 17	10:30 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Tuesday, June 24	10:30 AM	@ Main Library
Saturday, June 28	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library
Wednesday, July 9	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library

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Sunny Birklund - Puppet Playhouse
Wednesday, June 4	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library
Wednesday, July 2	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Thursday, July 3	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, July 3	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library

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Jim Cosgrove: Sing Along with Mr. Stinky Feet
Monday, June 9	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, June 9	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday, June 10	10:30 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Wednesday, June 11	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, June 11	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library
Thursday, June 12	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, June 12	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library
Friday, June 13	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, June 13	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library
Saturday, June 14	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library

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Sean Etigson : Stories and Songs from Many Lands
Saturday, May 31	11:00 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Monday, June 16	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, June 16	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday, June 17	10:30 AM	@ Main Library
Wednesday, June 18	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, June 18	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library
Thursday, June 19	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, June 19	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Friday, June 20	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, June 20	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library
Wednesday, June 25	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library
Wednesday, June 25	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library
Thursday, June 26	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, June 26	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library

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Exotics of the Rainforest
Tuesday, July 1	10:30 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Wednesday, July 2	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, July 2	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library
Saturday, July 5	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library
Monday, July 7	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, July 7	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday, July 8	10:30 AM	@ Main Library
Wednesday, July 9	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Wednesday, July 9	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library

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John Grant, Ticklefish: Kid Cool Rock 'n Roll
Saturday, May 31	11:00 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Wednesday, June 18	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library
Thursday, June 19	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, June 19	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library
Tuesday, June 24	10:30 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Wednesday, June 25	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Thursday, June 26	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, June 26	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Tuesday, July 15	10:30 AM	@ Main Library

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Jingles the Clown
Saturday, May 31	10:230-12:30	@ Taylor Ranch Library

 

Liz Mangual & Bob Kanegis, Tales & Trails Storytellers
Saturday, May 31	11:00 AM	@ South Valley Library
Friday, June 6	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, June 6	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library
Thursday, June 12	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, June 12	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Wednesday, June 18	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Wednesday, June 18	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library

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Mike McCartney, Indiana Bones
Thursday, July 10	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, July 10	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Wednesday, July 16	10:30 AM	@ North Valley Library
Wednesday, July 16	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library
Thursday, July 17	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, July 17	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library
Friday, July 18	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, July 18	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library

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Jamie O'Hara: Magic, Music and Fun
Monday, June 30	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, June 30	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday, July 1	10:30 AM	@ Main Library
Wednesday, July 2	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library
Wednesday, July 2	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library
Thursday, July 3	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, July 3	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Wednesday, July 9	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, July 9	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library
Thursday, July 10	10:30 AM	@ Westgate Library
Thursday, July 10	3:00 PM	@ Los Griegos Library
Friday, July 11	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, July 11	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library
Saturday, July 12	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library

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John Polinko: Magic with Animals
Saturday, May 31	11:00 AM	@ Cherry Hills Library
Monday, June 2	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, June 2	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Tuesday, June 3	10:30 AM	@ Taylor Ranch Library
Wednesday, June 4	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, June 4	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library
Thursday, June 5	10:30 AM	@ Ernie Pyle Library
Thursday, June 5	2:00 PM	@ Alamosa Library
Saturday, June 7	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library
Tuesday, June 10	10:30 AM	@ Main Library
Wednesday, June 11	10:00 AM	@ East Mountain Library
Wednesday, June 11	3:00 PM	@ San Pedro Library

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Rico the Clown
Saturday, May 31	10:230-12:30	@ South Valley Library

 

Markie Scholz, Dragons are Too Seldom Puppets
Saturday, June 21	10:30 AM	@ Wyoming Library
Monday, June 23	10:30 AM	@ South Broadway Library
Monday, June 23	3:00 PM	@ Erna Fergusson Library
Wednesday, June 25	10:30 AM	@ Juan Tabo Library
Wednesday, June 25	3:00 PM	@ South Valley Library
Friday, June 27	10:30 AM	@ Lomas Tramway Library
Friday, June 27	3:00 PM	@ Cherry Hills Library

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