Winter 2008
Sunday, January 21, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - Henry and Mudge by Theatreworks USA
Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry. He misses Annie, his cousin and best friend, and can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood. Henry and Mudge, TheatreworksUSA's new musical based on the best-selling children's books written by Cynthia Rylant about a boy and his great big canine buddy will resonate with every child who has struggled to connect with a new friend in a new venue. This "new children's musical eschews the Disney treatment in favor or character-driven, physical comedy." (The New Yorker, January 8, 2007)
Transport your children "deeper into Henry's childhood world: a sweet, slightly uncertain place, with a scary forest just beyond the picket fence." This 60-minute musical is recommended for ages 4 and up.
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Newberry Honor Award author
2:00 p.m. - Elementary Students (K-5)
3:00 p.m. - Middle School Students (6-8)
Susan Campbell Bartoletti is a local (she lives near Scranton, PA!) award-winning author of several books for young readers - from preschool to eighth grade. With 18 years' experience as a teacher and no matter what the topic, Ms. Bartoletti sees her works through the eyes of her students and shapes her books to enrich and inform the audience she has come to know so well. Ms. Bartoletti is well known for her picture and historical fiction books, including Nobody's Diggler than a Dog and No Man's Land: A Young Soldier's Story. She won a Newberry Honor Award and Sibert Award for her non-fiction book Hitler Youth: Growing Up In Hitler's Shadow. She has also written several books about Pennsylvanis coal country - a topic close to her heart. Her picture book Silver At Night is based on the experiences of her husband's grandfather, an Italian immigrant who worked in the mines for 45 years.
And, coming soon in 2008: The Boy Who Dared, a novel based on the true story of Helmuth Huebener, a heroic German youth who dared to stand up to the Nazis. Move over Harry Potter! Hello Helmuth and hello Ms. Bartoletti.
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - Zooamerica
Not spooked by snakes? In awe of the owl? Well, head on over to the library to learn fascinating facts about these and other North American wildlife. This program is designed to give participants new perspectives on our natural environment in ways that are both educational and fun. Plus, there will be live animal presentations. Get ready to go batty over bats!
Celebrate spring with poetry and art! Explore and describe the wondrous signs of Spring with original poems and artwork. Mary, Mary don't be contrary! Little Johnnie, come out and play! Please note that the Make & Take is limited to 30 children per session. (2:00-3:00 Kindergarten and First Grade; 3:30-4:30 Second through Fifth Grade).
TBD - Into the Woods!
This program will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates.