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Playing with Words
Celebrate spring with fun, free programs for all ages.
Music, poetry, rhymes and stories will be coming to a library near you!
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 Quizzical Quests!
Presented by Activated Storytellers
Ages 4 and older
This traveling family of performers features physical comedy, song anddance, American Sign Language and lots of fun. Watch them bring multicultural tales to life right before your amazed eyes.
Foster Library
Tuesday, May 06, 7pm
Library Connection @ Crossroads
Thursday, May 08, 4:30pm
Marketstage, Crossroads Bellevue
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 The Poetry of Shel Silverstein
Presented by Alleyoop
Ages 5 and older
You will recognize the songs and words from this favorite American poet. Sing along with The Unicorn and Ricky Ticky Song. Laugh out loud with the recitation of The Boa Constrictor and giggle and wiggle to the outrageous rhymes of Silverstein.
Fall City Library
Friday, May 16, 2pm |
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The Danish Folktales of Hans Christian Andersen
Presented by Alleyoop
Ages 4 and older
Enjoy these famous and familiar tales told by an award winning storyteller and children’s musician. Stories include Thumbelina, The Tinder Box and Clumsy Hans.
Federal Way 320th Library
Friday, April 04, 11am |
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 Singing Silly
Story-Songs
Presented by Harmonica Pocket
All ages welcome
Equipped with a hula hoop, a ukulele and a suitcase full of props and instruments, this talented duo create swinging, acoustic story-songs set to original music.
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 Meet the Storyteller: Gerald Fierst
Ages 5 and older
This renowned storyteller visits the Northwest again, sharing his folktales with a lively style and sly bits of humor. He has performed at StoryFest and hosted the National Storytelling Festival.
North Bend Library
Thursday, May 15, 4pm |
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 Fractured Fairy Tales: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The Stinky Cheese Man
By Jon Scieszka
Presented by Book-It All Over! Book-it Repertory Theatre
Ages 5 and older
Alexander T. Wolf says he was framed, as he tells his side of the story from the pig penitentiary. Meanwhile, everyone wonders who the Stinky Cheese Man is and where he came from. Both tales are told with a zany twist on the original stories.
Issaquah Library
Tuesday, April 01, 3pm
Kirkland Library
Saturday, April 12, 1pm
Program will be followed by the Book-It Movement Workshop, 2-3pm, for grades K-2, based on the performance. Registration required for the Workshop only, call  425.822.2459.
Bothell Regional Library
Tuesday, April 29, 7pm
Des Moines Library
Monday, May 12, 7pm |
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Poetry Alive!
Two actors present verse as theater, transforming poems into scripts and audience members into fellow actors. You will never think poetry is dull once you see these performers bring it to life.
Covington Library
Tuesday, May 13, 7pm
Woodinville Library
Wednesday, May 14, 7pm
Sponsored by the Woodinville Friends of the Library. |
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Poetry Alive @ Teen Zone: Writing Workshop
Bothell Regional Library, Thursday May 15, 3:30pm
Celebrate the amazing power of language at this first session of the Teen Zone: Writing Workshop with a special performance from Poetry Alive!
The third Thursday of each month, we will get together to write, try out new ideas, explore fun writing games and techniques and have fun! |
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 Rhyme Time!
Presented by Recess Monkey
Ages 3 and older
Three teachers from Seattle have formed a rock band for kids. They will weave puns, jokes, stories and shenanigans into a show with catchy, singable and danceable ditties.
Woodinville Library
Thursday, April 17, 7pm
Sammamish Library
Saturday, April 19, Noon and 3pm
Free tickets available at the Sammamish Information Desk beginning April 14.
Co-sponsored by KCLS and the Friends of the Sammamish Library.
Federal Way Regional Library
Wednesday, April 23, 7pm |
Maple Valley Library
Monday, April 28, 7pm
Shoreline Library
Saturday, May 10, 4pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Shoreline Library. Vashon Library
Saturday, May 17, 11am
Kent Regional Library
Saturday, May 17, 3pm |
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 A Parade of Animal Songs & Stories
Presented by Eric Ode
Ages 3 and older
Sing, clap and howl along with this music and poetry concert. Meet a dog who goes fishing with the President, a frog who falls in love with a mouse, a cowboy who wrangles prairie dogs, a parakeet, a caribou, a barracuda and much, much more. You can look forward to a tail-wagging good time!
Burien Library
Wednesday, April 09, 10:30am |
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 You and Me and ABC’S: An Early Literacy Concert
Presented by Eric Ode
All ages welcome
With simple songs, musical games, finger plays and movement activities, we’re building Early Literacy skills in a positive, interactive and fun setting. Snuggle up on the carpet. Eric uses puppets, guitar, flannel boards and other props to build vocabulary and letter knowledge while having fun!
Fairwood Library
Monday, April 07, 11am |
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 Mother Goose on the Loose
Presented by Nancy Stewart
Ages 2 and older
Favorite nursery rhymes come to life with interactive props and lots of help from young audience members.
Vashon Library
Tuesday, May 06, 11am
Sponsored by the Friends of the Vashon Library. |
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Story Slam
Presented by the Young Writers & Entertainment Association
Ages 6 to 17
Are you dreaming of becoming the next American Idol, but can’t sing? If you can write a poem or very short story, this is your opportunity to become famous for a few minutes!
You get five minutes to present your work and there will be 30 finalists chosen from around the County to compete in May. The winner will have their work produced at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. All work must be original. You may submit the song, poem or story to the library in advance, or bring it with you the day of the program. Students may submit as many songs, stories or poems as they would like,
but entries must be performed in five minutes or less.
Des Moines Library
Tuesday, April 08, 3:30pm
Carnation Library
Tuesday, April 15, 6pm
Sammamish Library
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30pm
North Bend Library
Saturday, April 26, 1:30pm
Bellevue Regional Library
Saturday, May 3, 3pm
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Skykomish Library
Friday, May 16, 5:30pm
Duvall Library
Saturday, May 17, 1pm
Part of the Poetry Coffee House.
Lake Forest Park Library
Friday, May 23, 6-7:30pm
Third Place Commons Meeting Room, Lake Forest Park Towne Center
Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Forest Park Library. |
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Songwriting Workshop
Presented by Levi Burke
Ages 7 and older
Join your neighbors and friends to complete an original song. Everyone gets in on the act. By the end of the program the song will be performed and recorded by Levi. Previous musical experience not required, just bring your imagination.
Covington Library
Saturday, May 10, 1pm
Sponsored by the Covington Friends of the Library.
Kenmore Library
Wednesday, May 14, 4pm
Federal Way Regional Library
Saturday, May 24, 1:30pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.
Carnation Library
Wednesday, May 28, 1pm
Program held at Carnation Senior Center, 4610 Stephans Avenue, Carnation |
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Teen Writers Poetry Workshop
Presented by Kate Lebo
Ages 12 to 18
Join this young Seattle poet who also works at Richard Hugo House and learn techniques that will help strengthen your poetic skills.
Lake Forest Park Library
Tuesday, March 18 and April 15, 4-5pm
Third Place Commons Meeting Room, Lake Forest Park Towne Center
Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Forest Park Library. |
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 Nursery Rhymes & Tales
Presented by Parasol Puppets
Ages 2 and older
Brightly colored shadow puppets bring favorite nursery rhymes and The Little Duckling Who Couldn’t Quack to life in a program created especially for very young children.
Burien Library
Wednesday, April 30, 10:30am
Sponsored by the Burien Library Guild.
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| Last Updated:
May 9, 2008 |
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