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Alex Zerbe, Professional "Zaniac" | Alton Takiyama-Chung | Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys | Andy Locke, Ventriloquist | Apple-Eye Productions | Bob Effertz | Brian Waite Band | Caspar Babypants | Charlie Hope
Chris Fascione | Debbie Hansen, The Science Lady | Eric Herman | Eric Ode | Eth-Noh-Tec, Asian Story Theater | Gerald Fierst | Harmonica Pocket | Jeff Evans | Joe Hayes | Last Leaf Theater Productions |
Linda Severt | Live Paint LLC | Mad Science of Sno-King | Master Payne, Magician | Molly Hashimoto |
Nancy Stewart | Nature Consortium | Nature Vision | Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels | Recess Monkey | Rick Huddle | Rowbes Puppet Productions | The Lonely Coast | The Not-Its | The Whitman Story Theatre | Youth Theatre Northwest |
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Alien Invasion
An evil genius is out to destroy all of the planets in the Milky Way- including Earth! With your help, and the help of our local libraries, we can save our galaxy from complete obliteration. In this multi-media show of stories and songs, families will laugh, sing, and work together as they explore different cultures and see the humanity underlying them all.
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Annual Bookmark Contest
Ages 5 to 12
Design a bookmark that reflects the Summer Reading Theme.
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Annual Early Literacy Fair
Ages 2 and older.
Sing and dance on a fantastical trip with this amazing band. Learn to say “hello” in other languages, discover songs about strange animals while you hop, skip and jump around the world!
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Annual End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Social
Celebrate the end of another successful Summer Reading Program at the annual end of summer Ice Cream Social.
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Around the Fire Sing Along
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Ages 5 and older.
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Batty over Bats Science Workshop
Presented by Nature Vision
Ages 4 and older.
Do bats really suck your blood or try to get tangled in your hair? What a nightmare! Learn the real story of bats and why these creatures of the night are really important to our healthy ecosystem.
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Blast Off Science Workshop
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 10 and older.
Discover how air pressure can be used as a force that can move a rocket. Learn about modern spacecraft design and then build a water-powered rocket.
Please register.
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Book Buddies Reading Club
We're having a Block Party-come build with us!
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Brick Builder's Club
We're having a Block Party-come build with us!
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Circus Cascadia
All ages welcome.
Would you like to run away with the circus? Come join a troupe of amazing acrobats and clowns on the Sammamish Commons to celebrate National Night Out. From pole-balancers to stilt walkers-see amazing circus acts and try your own hand at hula-hoops or spinning plates, with the help of real circus artists!
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Creating Clay Nocturnal Creatures
Presented by Amaranta Ibarra-Sandys.
Ages 5 and older.
Learn about nocturnal animals such as owls, hedgehogs and bats, how they live, what they eat and how many hours they sleep. Create your own creatures using clay, tooth picks, feathers and decorations.
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Creatures of the Night Science Workshop
Presented by Nature Vision.
Ages 4 and older.
What goes bump in the night in Pacific Northwest forests? Learn about the nocturnal creatures that roam local forests and fields. Some are predators, some are prey, and all hide in the shadows. Come find out what they seek.
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Dancing Pajamas Concert
Presented Nancy Stewart.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Pajamas are welcome, but there won't be any sleeping in this concert. Just songs about howling coyotes, fuzzy slippers, a monster or two and, of course, lots of singing and dancing!
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Dare to Dream Storytelling
Presented by The Whitman Story Theatre.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Storytellers Jen and Nat share tales of little heroes who dream BIG! Jump up and join in as they tell lively folktales mixed with music and movement.
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Daring Dreams in Times of Magic Storytelling
Presented by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
Ages 4 and older.
Hear folktales and legends from places such as the Ukraine, Japan and Hawaii.
Listen to stories of ordinary people who grow to become more than what they seem by being smart, brave and facing challenges.
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DIY Angry Birds Live
For grades 4 and older.
Grab a friend and head on over to the library to make those angry little birds come to life. Make your very own birds and test your bird launching abilities to take down those egg stealing pigs.
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Dream a Dream Concert
Presented by Caspar Babypants.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Enjoy songs about bedtime, sleepy time and dream time mixed with traditional folk songs, nursery rhymes and original music.
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The Dreaming Tree Play
Presented by Last Leaf Productions.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Based on a folktale from South America, this new adaptation is about a young boy who falls asleep under a special tree. As he dreams, he is visited by a wise spirit who teaches him skills to heal the sick in his village.
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Dream Along with Charlie Concert
Presented by Charlie Hope.
Family program, all ages welcome.
From lullabies to upbeat original songs, everyone can sing, dance and dream along with this award-winning children's musician.
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Dream BIG! Read and Experiment at a Science Show
Presented by Mad Science of Sno-King.
Ages 4 and older.
Science is all about dreaming BIG and, in some cases, taking those dreams and using them to change history and the way people live their lives. Watch cool demonstrations and eye opening experiments to discover the amazing career paths that begin with science.
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Dream Catcher Art Workshop
Presented by Nature Consortium.
Ages 8 and older.
Native Americans believe the night air is filled with dreams both good and bad. When the dream catcher is hung over or near your bed it catches the bad dreams as they flow by. Create your own dream catcher in this workshop.
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Dream It, Read It, Do It! Magic Show
Presented by Jeff Evans.
Ages 5 and older.
A book inspired Jeff Evans to learn the art of magic a quarter of a century ago. In this show of mysterious tricks discover that anything you dream about and want to learn can be found in books.
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Dream Time Music Workshop
Presented by Bob Effertz.
Ages 5 and older.
Experience the Dream Time of the Aborigines of Australia. Learn to play their Dream Time instrument - the didgeridoo - and have a chance to do the Dream Time dance of the kangaroo and dingo.
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Dreams of Enchantment: A New Mexico Storytelling Fiesta
Presented by Joe Hayes.
Family program, all ages welcome.
New Mexico's Centennial Storyteller will enchant with tales from the sunny Southwest. His tall tales, bilingual stories and Native American legends of the earth and sky will keep your head full of dreams for days to come.
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The Flashlight Readers Book Group
So many exciting things happen at night. Spend the summer reading & talking about different night-time adventures. For readers entering 3rd to 6th grade.
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Flying Dreams and Other Cool Things Concert
Presented by Eric Herman.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Wiggle and dance to the music of the night with this award-winning children’s musician.
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Follow Your Reading Dreams Ventriloquist Show
Presented by Andy Locke, Ventriloquist.
Ages 4 and older.
With the help of Dudley Duckworth and other friends, discover how books and reading can help you follow your dreams.
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Got Groove? Family Dance Party
Family program, all ages welcome.
Groove on down to the library for a family dance party!
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Great Book Trade
Ages 5 to 12.
Do you have some books at home that you are done reading? Bring up to 5 good condition books to the library and trade them in for some new-to-you titles!
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The Gustafer Yellowgold Music Show
Presented by Apple-Eye Productions.
Family program, all ages welcome.
This multi-media performance of live music and animated illustrations introduces Gustafer Yellowgold and his friends as they take a journey through the stars to earth.
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Kent's 13th Annual Summer Reading Bookmark Contest
Design your own bookmark! The most creative ones win!
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Kids Book Swap
For grades K-8.
Bring books from home you no longer want and trade them in for new-to-you books!
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Magic That Comes With the Night Storytelling
Presented by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
Ages 4 and older.
Join this award winning storyteller and journey to far off places such as India, Singapore, Japan and Korea through folktales and legends in which wishes are granted, mysteries solved and villains are vanquished in the dark of the moon.
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Magical Dreams Magic Show
Presented by Master Payne, Magician.
Ages 5 and older.
Anything is possible through the power of dreams. This fun filled show features magically enhanced bedtime stories from myths, legends and folk tales both new and old. Your mind won’t believe what your eyes will see!
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Monster Dreams Puppet Show
Presented by Rowbes Puppet Productions.
Family program, all ages welcome.
What do monsters dream about? In this exciting, heartwarming and hilarious puppet show, one little monster decides to follow his dreams. But when his dreams get strange, where will it take him?
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Movies at the Library!
Families welcome, ages 3 and younger with adult.
Reel in fun this summer with stories to far-away lands without having to leave your chair. Click on the link below for specific movie showings and locations.
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A Night in the Life Concert
Presented by Recess Monkey
Lots can happen when the lights go out! The three elementary school teachers of Recess Monkey take families on an epic kid-centric adventure through the night, pairing lullabies with high-energy dance songs. Kids will strap on an imaginary Jet Pack and soar through the nighttime sky, meet a ukulele-playing space alien and then dive deep into a black hole to discover oddities and lesser-known monsters on the other side. Recess Monkey has been praised by NPR, People Magazine, TIME Magazine, and audiences across the country for their unique blend of teacher experience and spot-on musicality that make them an ideal first family rock show!
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Night Lanterns Art Workshop
Ages 5 and older.
Make a whimsical lantern to guide you through your dreams or keep as a night light. This is a fun class where you get to play with color and design.
Lanterns can be lit with a glow stick or battery LED, supplied at the workshop.
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Nightmare Storytelling
Presented by Gerald Fierst.
Ages 5 and older.
It’s so much more fun being scared when you’re awake, but be warned, these classic and mysterious stories may make you dream that something is in the closet or under the bed…and it’s coming closer.
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Nighttime Animal Wonders Science Workshop
Presented by Debbie Hansen, The Science Lady.
Ages 4 and older.
Learn about nocturnal animals and how they live, their habitats and how they survive. View objects such a snake skins, stuffed critters and shells.
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Nighttime Lullabies Concert
Presented byThe Lonely Coast.
Family program, all ages welcome.
This singing duo presents an acoustic selection of a-cappella and accompanied lullabies from the Americas and Eastern Europe.
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Night Wings: Draw and Paint Owls and Moths
Presented by Molly Hashimoto.
Ages 8 and older.
Learn how to draw and paint owls and moths, using pencil, pen and watercolor, while you learn all about these fascinating creatures of the night. Study owl wings, eggs, skulls and moth specimens, including the marvelous owl eye moth.
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The Not-So-Scary Monster Music Show
Presented by Linda Severt.
Family program, all ages welcome.
This award-winning children’s musician will sing songs about dreams and monsters and things that go “bump” in the night. When a very silly monster puppet surprises Linda and tries to be scary, she knows just what to do. Tickle it!
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Outside My Door Concert
All ages welcome.
Bring your picnic basket to this KidsFirst! Noon time concert on the plaza. Hear Portland-based "kindie" music artist/mom/piano teacher Lori Henriques perform her 2011 Parent's Choice album "Outside My Door". Kids will bop to her thoughtful and clever lyrics accompanied by 1970s inspired piano jazz-reminiscent of Carole King's Really Rosie. Young and old will enjoy her breezy, easygoing voice on a summer's day. lorihenriques.com
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The Pajama Party Music Show
Presented by Harmonica Pocket.
Family program, all ages welcome.
Grab your pillow and a toothbrush; you’re invited to a Pajama Party! Before bed, unwind by stepping outside to look up at the nighttime sky, hunt for fireflies, sing along and learn simple finger plays.
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Pajammin' Party Concert
Presented by The Brian Waite Band.
Ages 3 and older.
When Brian and Todd fall asleep with their bellies stuffed full of snacks, find yourself in the middle of their zany dreams, being chased by furry sharks and buzzing around a magical forest with a giant bumble bee! PJ's welcome!
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Pan-Asian Bedtime Folktales and Myths
Presented by Eth-Noh-Tec, Asian Story Theater.
Ages 3 and older.
In several Asian cultures, that hazy starlight we call the Milky Way is commonly referred to as the River of Stars. Hear magical stories presented with dance-like precision, whimsical flute accompaniment and lively audience participation.
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Plan-It Mars Science Workshop
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 8 and older.
Using Mars as your destination, explore the science and mathematics behind planning space travel. Pairs of students will simulate "Mission Control" commands to the Mars rover.
Please register
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Raccoon Tunes and Possum Tales Music Show
Presented by Eric Ode.
Ages 3 and older.
As you are crawling into bed, other critters in the neighborhood are just beginning to stir. Join this children's author and award-winning songwriter and his trash can dwelling buddy, Nelson Raccoon, for a high-participation nighttime celebration featuring puppets and poetry, songs and silliness.
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Reading Buddies
Help your child love reading while making a new friend! Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to stop by the Children’s Area of the Mercer Island Library from 2-4pm for a 20 minute reading session with a local teen. Teen volunteers have literacy training. The program runs on Mondays through July 16.
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Rock Nocturnal Concert
Presented by Eric Ode.
Ages 5 and older.
Join this children’s author and award-winning songwriter along with his trash can dwelling buddy, Nelson Raccoon, for a high-participation nighttime celebration featuring puppets and poetry, songs and silliness.
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Rocking, Reading and Dreaming Concert
Presented by The Not-Its.
Family program, all ages welcome.
This up tempo, rockin’ performance will have you bouncing around with fun, danceable music, movement and audience participation.
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Scared Silly Storytelling
Presented by Chris Fascione
Ages 3 and older.
Dare to dream BIG with one of America's funniest storytellers and his not-so-scary, delightfully silly, nighttime stories that provide just the right amount of shivers and giggles! This unique combination of acting, comedy and storytelling will tickle your goose bumps.
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Schools Out for Summer Concert
All ages welcome.
Bring your picnic basket to this KidsFirst! Noon time concert on the plaza. Pack your star charts, duct tape, dictionary and fruit snacks and get those five senses ready for The Board of Education. Inspired by Schoolhouse Rock, early Sesame Street and the Electric Company-these local "kindie" rockers are a blast!
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Space Odyssey Portable Exhibit
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 5 and older.
Help our astronaut-in-training prepare for a trip to the moon. Contemplate the real size of the moon, investigate astronomy tools and discover exactly how long a “light year” can be.
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Space Odyssey Science Show
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 5 and older.
Help our astronaut-in-training prepare for a trip to the moon. Contemplate the real size of the moon, investigate astronomy tools and discover exactly how long a “light year” can be.
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The Starlight Circus Show
Presented by Alex Zerbe, Professional “Zaniac.”
All ages welcome.
The “Zaniac” reaches into his dreams to present a show that will inspire you to read! Vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, surprises are pulled out of a bottomless suitcase, and feats of juggling and balance will keep you awake past your bedtime. Learning how to use the library has never been so fun!
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Star Search: Portable Planetarium Show
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 8 and older.
Can you “read” the nighttime sky? Learn how to use a star map and apply your new skills as you hunt for seasonal Greco-Roman constellations across the sky.
Please register.
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Tales of a Celtic Sky Storytelling and Art
Presented by Live Paint! A Theatre and Creative Arts Company.
Ages 3 and older.
In the olden days, the bards were the people who shared stories and songs. Come spin a yarn as we gather around our pretend fire and share tales and songs of the people of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Children will create a project based on our adventures.
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Travel Through the Night Science Workshop
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 4 and older.
Take a trip to outer space by listening to stories from diverse cultures throughout the world. Build your own constellation with toothpicks and marshmallows.
Please register.
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Summer Movies for Kids
Ages 6 and older, younger children with adult.
Beat the summer heat with an afternoon of movies on the big screen. Children are welcome to bring pillows, blankets and a favorite snack. We will provide the popcorn!
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Summer Readers Celebration
Children & Families
Celebrate the end of a great summer with ice cream sundaes, book giveaways and more.
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Summer Reading Kickoff & Ice Cream Social
Children & Families
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, pick up your reading log and build your own ice cream sundae!
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Summer Reading Program Finale Party
Children & Families
Immediately following the Jeff Evans presentation. Enjoy ice cream and cookies while celebrating another successful summer of reading.
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Tricks in the Night Storytelling
Presented by Gerald Fierst.
Family program, all ages welcome
Enjoy stories of tricksters, fools, monsters and mischief makers, because in dreams, the world goes upside down and inside out.
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Up in the Sky: Portable Planetarium Show
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 4 and older.
Enter a nighttime “hilltop” in our planetarium. Inside, explore your way around the giant “connect-the-dot” pictures in the sky.
Please register.
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Where the Wild Things Are Theatre Workshop
Presented by Youth Theatre Northwest.
Ages 3 and older.
It's bedtime for Max, but he's not ready to go to sleep. And neither will you be when you sail with him on a fantastic voyage to where the wild things are. Explore Max's journey using the five senses and dramatic play. Let the wild rumpus begin!
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Woodmont Library's 4th Annual Bookmark Contest
Design a bookmark that reflects the Summer Reading theme, Dream BIG- READ!
For complete details, pick up an entry form at the Woodmont Library beginning June 1.
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Your Place in Space Workshop
Presented by Pacific Science Center-Science On Wheels.
Ages 4 and older.
Take a trip around the solar system with the “Slugs in Space.” Use a solar system map to find planets and discover why earth is the best place in space for people to live.
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