 Saturdays
at Central
Join us every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for family
fun at the
Central Library Betty Brinn Children’s
Room
Program schedule now through December 18, 2010:
July 31 - LaBak the Magician
Super mysteries from the World of Magic!
August 7 - Nature in the Parks Presents Tales ofTracks & Trails
The program includes an engaging slide show of animals and their clues, an interactive wildlife mystery story, and an opportunity for each child to create their
own wildlife track guide.
August 14 - Tons of Fun in the Summertime!
Bring your beach blanket and join library staff for stories, games and crafts celebrating the lazy days of summer.
August 21 - Music & Movement with Douglas Udell
Join Douglas for action songs, finger plays, drama activities and storytelling,
all geared for movement and fun.
August 28 - Almost Magic!
Watch and laugh as “Mandy the Mediocre” and her “Lovely Assistant” attempt and fail spectacularly at a variety of magic tricks, and learn a few tricks that actually work!
September 4 - Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.
September 11 - Fun Songs for Singing with Lil’ Rev
Join the Lil’ Rev from the Milwaukee Ukulele Club for a fun-filled morning of folk songs, blues, silly songs, singing, clapping, dancing and movement.
September 18 - Nature in the Parks presents Bugs on Stage
Children will put on a puppet show about insects and their creepy, crawly relatives based on the book The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields. Some children
will be transformed into “naturally” fashionable invertebrates. Live critters provide an up-close and personal experience. Space is limited, please call 286-3091 to
register.
September 25 - Silly Songs & Stories
Hear seafaring songs, songs about environmental issues, songs from prairie days and modern times. Count with The Ants Go Marching and practice colors with Jenny Jenkins. Linda Sandersen leads the way and accompanies on guitar, autoharp and Appalachian mountain dulcimer.
October 2 - Harvest Fest
Kick up your heels and dance along as we celebrate the season with music, crafts, and educational entertainment! Visit the Havenswood National Forest learning station. Explore Milwaukee Public Museum learning stations featuring live frogs from the new exhibit, “Frogs, a Chorus of Colors.”Select a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch to decorate. Sip some apple cider after you decorate a pumpkin cookie. Enjoy stories in the story nook and entertainment on the reading steps.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Chickadees perform at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 noon; Fox and Branch at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
October 9 - Music & Movement with Douglas Udell
Join Douglas for action songs, finger plays, drama activities and storytelling, all geared for movement and fun.
October 16 - LaBak the Magician
Super mysteries from the World of Magic!
October 23 - Fox and Branch
Everyone gets to sing and dance to the music of guitar, fiddle, washboard, and banjo. Join these award-winning folk musicians for a concert that will make you smile.
October 30 - Puppet Story Theater presents Tales From the Reef
Straight from the deep blue sea come silly songs and fish tales that will delight and entertain all the fish in the sea!
November 6 - Rhythms & Tunes with Ms. Taku
A unique, custom-designed “hands-on” multicultural music program with clapping, drumming, singing, and dancing to traditional music and original song.
November 13 - “The Mushers” Door County Sled Dogs Meet and Greet Boo
Boo, a 100 lb. sled dog and his friends, Musher Rick and Musher Bonnie. They’ll share all sorts of facts about their dog sledding team made up of nine Siberian Huskies and one very special Alaskan Husky! See an authentic freight sled, learn how equipment is used and how to give commands. Program will include time for sharing, questions, and answers.
November 20 - Atwood Players Mystery!
A detective takes children on a clue hunt in this “choose your own adventure” story.
November 27 - Gingerbread Jamboree
Run, run, as fast as you can to read The Gingerbread Man! Explore different versions of the story and sing fun, interactive songs. Roll out some dough and make your own gingerbread man - but you better bring your running shoes in case he gets away!
December 4 - Winter Art Projects
Create special artwork to celebrate the season.
December 11 - Build A Gingerbread House
Create your very own miniature gingerbread house! Please call 286-3091 to register.
December 18 - Ken Baron’s Holiday Concert
Dancing and songs of the season.
December 25 - Library is closed in observance of Christmas.
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