All performances are free and are designed for children ages 4 and up. No registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Held in the lower level program room unless otherwise indicated.
Mat Franco
Wednesday, June 20th @ 10:30am
Magician Mat Franco provides an interactive magic show filled with spontaneous comedy that encourages children to develop strong reading skills to help them identify and follow their dreams. Throughout the show, some of the magical effects exemplify how reading has played a role in Mat’s success in following his dream to be a professional magician.
Eric Fulford
Thursday, June 28th @ 10:30am
Join Eric Fulford as he uses ideas from the audience to draw and tell the story of a brand new comic book hero! Featuring comedy, cartoons and plenty of creativity.
Burt the Raccoon Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 11th @ 10:30am
The Burt the Raccoon Show will teach all about life in the forest through puppetry, storytelling, American Sign Language and incredible tree impersonations!
Mad Science
Wednesday, July 18th @ 10:30am
Science is all about Dreaming Big. Mad Science will provide a fun filled “edu-taining” performance that will show children some of what Big Dreams in science have accomplished to date and that will demonstrate how science can help them to achieve their own dreams.
Shawn Middleton
Thursday, July 26th @ 10:30am
Shawn Middleton brings stories to life with finger puppets, sound effects, voice dramatization, pauses, rhythm, sign language, mime and Hip Hop dance. Storytelling with Shawn allows children to captivate their sense of imagination and start to develop a deep appreciation for reading and writing.
Katie Latimer
Thursday, August 2nd @ 10:30am
Storyteller Katie Latimer delivers a selection of stories for all ages – stories which are both comfortingly familiar and delightfully original.
Bjorn the Magician
Wednesday, August 8th @ 10:30am
Magic and comedy for children ages 4 and up. Meet REAL RABBIT, Wilbur, the rabbit puppet who is convinced HE is really in charge of the show. Fun for the whole family.
Located in Aquidneck Park adjacent to the library – this event is part of the End of Summer Reading Outdoor Fair.
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