Live! at the Library: Elmwood Park Zoo On Wheels!

LIVE AT THE LIBRARY!
THE ELMWOOD PARK ZOO PRESENTS
“SENSATIONAL ANIMALS”

Thursday, June 28, 11:00 AM
Ages 3-7*
Limit 100 total (adults and children)
* any child age 6 and under must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult

Please join us in the large event room for "Sensational Animals." The staff of the Elmwood Park Zoo will bring live animals and touchable artifacts to the library to help us explore our five senses and how animals use their senses in similar or different ways.

This program will admit up to 100 people on a first- come basis, so please be prompt and be sure to allow enough time for parking. Any child age 6 and under must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult. Admission is FREE, but you need a ticket. We will start handing out tickets at 10:30 am, and we will stop when we reach 100 or when the program starts, whichever comes first.

Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 and is operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitat that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood has attained elite status as one of only 225 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. More information about the Elmwood Park Zoo can be found on their web site.

"Sensational Animals" is brought to you through the generosity of The Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library.

Important Information About Summer Programs!

It has come to our attention that some information given out about program attendance (limits and ticketing) has been inconsistent. Below is the correct information. If you have any questions, please call 610.688.7092 x210.

STORY TIMES (most of this is on the pink flyer as well)
Wee Ones (Mondays at 9:30 am)
ages birth - 15 months + caregivers
limit 20 kids (adults must attend)*
Family (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 10:30 am)
ages 5 and under
limit 20 kids (adults must attend*)
Pajama (Mondays at 7:00 pm)
ages 3-8
limit 20 kids (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)
Storycrafts (Tuesdays at 2:00 pm)
ages 4-6
limit 20 kids*

OTHER PROGRAMS (some of this is on the pink flyer as well)
Movie Monday (Mondays at 1:00 pm)
all ages
limit 40 total  (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)
KTB (Tuesdays at 12:30 pm)
ages 9+
limit 20 kids* 
90-Second Newbery
pre-registration (which is now full) was required 
Lego Club (Fridays at 1:00 pm)
ages 7-12
limit 30 total* 
Science in the Summer
pre-registration (which is now full) was required

PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS (some of this is on the gold flyer as well, but attendance limits and ticketing info aren't)

6/28 11:00 am Sensational Animals (Elmwood Park Zoo)
ages 3-7
limit 100 total (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

7/2 7:30 pm Silly Joe
all ages
limit 100 total (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

7/12 7:00 pm Night Creature Creations (Delaware Museum of Art)
ages 5-9
limit 30 kids (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

7/17 7:00 pm Creatures of the Night (Adventure Aquarium)
all ages
limit 100 total (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

7/30 11:00 am Nighttime Adventures (Puppets Pizzazz)
all ages
limit 100 (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

8/2 (two sessions, listed below) Discovering Dinosaurs (Academy of Natural Sciences)
ages 3-5 (10:00) Pre-K
ages 5-7 (11:00) MUST HAVE COMPLETED KINDERGARTEN
limit 35 kids for each hour (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)

8/9 11:00 am Hooray for Bugs (Artypantz)
ages 2-6
limit 80 kids (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*; older siblings invited in if space allows)

8/10 3:00 pm Groove Rockstar Event (Final Party for Reading and Read-to-Me Club participants)
ages 3-12 members of the Reading and Read-to-Me Clubs (adults must attend with children ages 6 and under*)
all other info TBA

*WE WILL START HANDING OUT TICKETS A HALF-HOUR BEFORE EACH EVENT STARTS. WE WILL STOP HANDING OUT TICKETS WHEN WE REACH THE ATTENDANCE LIMIT OR WHEN THE PROGRAM STARTS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. EVERY AUDIENCE MEMBER/PARTICIPANT NEEDS HIS/HER OWN TICKET.

Magician MIKE ROSE is Coming!

Please join us on Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 pm in the large event room for "Dreams, Schemes, and Magic Things," in which magician Mike Rose will present a show full of impossible magic tricks, weird mind-reading stunts, and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around dreams and nighttime. Seriously, check out that photo: he's pulling a $100 bill out of a wrapped Twinkie. A TWINKIE!!! How does he do it?

Mike's action-packed programs have been hits in over 25 states. Working on two levels, Mike simultaneously entertains audience members regardless of age. While the kids are caught up in the magic and off the wall interactive comedy, the adults are entertained on a second level with inside jokes, situational humor, and obscure references. Sometimes the comedy comes flying at them so fast they have to ask the kids what happened! 

This program is for all ages and will admit up to 75 people on a first-come basis (no pre-registration required),  so please be prompt and be sure to allow enough time for parking. Any child age 6 and under must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult. Admission is FREE.

More info about Mike can be found at his web site. "Dreams, Schemes, and Magic Things" is brought to you through the generosity of The Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library.

Summer Events-No Sign Ups, Now "First Come, First Served"

How do I sign up for these great Children's Department Special Events?You don't!  This year all of our special events and storytimes (see Summer Reading 2012 flyer) will operate on a first come, first served basis. Starting 1/2 hour before the start time of the scheduled event, staff will distribute "Terrific Tredyffrin Tickets" to those waiting to attend the event.

How many tickets will be distributed?Each event has a different maximum amount and tickets will be distributed until that maximum amount is reached.  The maximum amount will be posted on special event flyers displayed in advance of the performances.

Does my child need to be a certain age to attend a Special Event program?Often children do need to be a certain age to attend an event or performance.  We will adhere to the age limit that is set by our performers to ensure an appropriate audience and fairness for all attending. Age restrictions will be posted on our Special Event promotion materials.

Will storytimes be affected by the first come, first served policy?All programs conducted by library staff (except 90 Second Newberry and Science in the Summer) will operate on a first, come basis too and age restrictions will be in place.


                                          SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!







 

James Kennedy, Part Two: Feivel Goes West

Since...

A) It's past my bedtime, and
B) Paragraphs intimidate me at this hour,

I am forced to tell you about James Kennedy's visit to Tredyffrin Library as a series of lists. Here goes...

The actual program:

1. Mr. Kennedy opened by telling the funniest story I have ever heard about being bad at one's job. I can't recreate it, but I will say that an escaped snake was involved.

2. Next were two very animated readings from his novel The Order of Odd Fish, which Tredyffrin Library owns and which Mr. Kennedy was good enough to autograph.

3. Finally, we screened several 90-Second Newbery films, including our own - a 2 minute adaptation of Louis Sachar's Holes.

And now for the backstage pass - otherwise known as, best dinner break ever:

i. James Kennedy taught me how Norwegians toast each other. There's a lot of staring, and it's best done with beverages that don't have straws.

ii. Thanks to James Kennedy, I now know amazing stuff about children's authors, including how Roald Dahl was a spy and invented a brain pump. Yes, you read that right - a BRAIN PUMP.

And that's all the news that's fit to print. Thanks again to everyone who came out tonight, and especially to James Kennedy. Check out more photos on the library's Facebook page!

Photo by Beverly Michaels

Ooo La La! Tres Chic!

On Monday, February 20, we celebrated all things fancy and French with our Fancy Nancy Hearts and Flowers Tea Party. Over 50 young mesdemoiselles and messieurs ages 4-8 sipped (iced) tea (with their pinkies out, of course) and nibbled cookies; listened to a plethora of Parisian tunes; worked on Fancy Nancy-themed mazes, matching games, and coloring pages; listened to a book from the Fancy Nancy series; and tested their posture and poise with a book relay. The catch: they had to carry the books on their heads...

Merci beaucoup to Mlle. Laurie, Mlle. Angela, and several parents for their help on the day. It was tres magnifique! We have other special events planned for the spring, and the reading club keeps us busy all summer, but please keep an eye out for the fall 2012 calendar for our next fancy event.

Program Reminder: Puppets Pizzazz is Coming on Thursday!

Puppets Pizzazz is performing at the Tredyffrin Library in the large meeting room upstairs on Thursday, December 29 from 11:00 am till 12:00 noon. We anticipate a large turnout, so please allow yourselves enough time to find a parking place, hang up your coats, and take your seats.

Puppets Pizzazz shows take familiar songs, but they twist and satirize them in fun, kid-appropriate ways. For 2011, they're featuring songs like Lady Ga Ga's "Poker Face" (changed to "Baby Face" with all the baby animals that live in a pond and why they shouldn't be taken out of their environment), "Footloose" (changed to the yummy "Cupcakes"), and "Can't Get Next to You" (sung by animals you...can't get next to). For more information on Puppets Pizzazz, check out their website.

The show is appropriate for all ages, but please keep our Unattended Children Policy in mind:
1. Children under the age of 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver who remains with (and closely supervises) the child in the program room.
2. Children ages 6-9 years old need not be in the immediate presence of a parent/caregiver, but the parent/caregiver must remain within the library building.
3. Children ages 10 and older may participate in the library unattended as long as they follow all library regulations.
4. Children of any age with special physical, mental, or emotional needs which render supervision necessary must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver at all times.

We look forward to seeing you at the show! If you have any questions, please call us at 610.688.7092 x210.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Gooey Icing! Yummy Gingerbread! Peppermint Swirls! Candy Canes! Gumdrops! and Smarties! = Recipe for Holiday Fun

Sugary fun was had by all at our Gingerbread House Workshop yesterday. Eager builders constructed classic holiday gingerbread houses and decorated them with creative flair and verve producing such varied results as "The Monkey House," "The Heart House," and "The Picture Perfect (aka lots of symmetry) House." What a winter wonderland of smiles, pride, and powdered sugar!

Holiday Programs 2011

Deck the halls! Holiday programs are here!

Well, no. It is still only October, after all. But the flyer is here. G'head, print one out for yer fridge!

We have programs for children, families, and snow princesses. You can build a gingerbread house, see a puppet show, or make your own ornaments. You can even channel your inner Buddy the Elf and help us decorate the library!

Registration for holiday programs begins Thursday, November 10. Call 610-688-7092 for more details.

The Empire Strikes the Library!

If you visited Tredyffrin Library on Sunday, you might have seen some unusual guests there that day. Members of the Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion - also known as 'Vader's Fist' - came by to help us celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month.

Yes, even those who have been seduced by the dark side use the library.

Our guests were joined by some hardcore fans, all of whom had the opportunity to share their Star Wars trivia knowledge and ask a few questions. My favorite was directed to Boba Fett:

"Did you become a bounty hunter because you had too many overdue books?"

We ate TIE Fighter Ties and drank Yoda Soda, both courtesy of the amazing Star Wars-themed cookbook Wookiee Cookies.

And finally, we all put our game faces on for a photo shoot.



Thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday, especially the 501st. Fly casual, my friends!

See more photos on our Facebook page!

Summer Reading Club Ends August 12!

A few reminders about the Summer Reading Club:

1. The last day to stamp your passport (RC) or map (RTM) is Friday, August 12. The library closes at 6:00, so please be at the Reading Club table by 5:30 pm so that we have time to help you. To be eligible for the sweepstakes drawing, your passport must be stamped and your entry must be in the jar no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, August 12.

2. During the last week of the Reading Club, those who have gold registration cards and who have eight stamps in their passports will be given a sweepstakes ticket each as their Week 8 prize. Only those who are eligible Reading Club participants will receive a ticket; all others in the Reading Club (stamping for Weeks 1-7) and Read-To-Me Club (stamping for Weeks 1-8) will receive those weeks' prizes.

3. Sweepstakes winners will be announced at the Ice Cream Social at 4:00 pm on August 12. If you haven't yet registered, please do! To win the iPod Shuffle and the door prizes, you must be present at the social. All other winners need not be present.

4. If you registered for the Reading Club but never returned to stamp your passport, it's not too late to earn a Week 1 canvas book bag! Just make sure to bring in your passport and get it stamped by 5:30 on Friday, August 12.

Bach2Rock Violinist Caryn Lin Returns to Tredyffrin!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Live at the Library presents

“BACH 2 ROCK”
With violinist Caryn Lin
Monday, August 8, 7:30 pm

FREE! No registration required, but please be prompt. The show is appropriate for ages 7-adult (ages 7-9 must be accompanied to the library by an adult). No babies/toddlers/preschoolers, please.

Caryn Lin is a Cherry Hill, New Jersey native who started violin lessons at age 9, and soon began studies with the Philadelphia Orchestra's Larry Grika. She earned a degree in violin performance from Northwestern University, but even then she took a unique approach to the violin. After graduation Caryn moved to Germany to study under virtuoso Susanne Lautenbacher but, staying true to her love of innovation, she also jammed with street musicians and played in several bands. During a show on her last night in Germany, a guitarist wondered what would happen if they plugged an echo box into the pick up on her acoustic violin. Caryn listened as the sound of her violin filled the room, accompanying itself, and creating a fantastic soundscape unlike anything else she'd ever heard. It was as exciting as an electric guitar, but it was even closer to her heart. The classical musician who had always felt like a misfit had found her place.

After years of experimenting with sound, Caryn puts on a live show that is truly unique. Sometimes as a solo artist and sometimes with a backing band, she plays her 4, 5, and 6 string electric violins and uses a jam man to make short on-the-spot recordings of her voice, percussion instruments, and other sounds. As she plays the violin, the recorded snippets play back in a continuous loop adding layer upon layer of sound over deceptively simple melodies. The result is music that is both otherworldly and totally catchy.

Caryn has played everywhere form Lincoln Center to Six Flags, the Kimmel Center to the Crayola Crayon Factory. Her music has been featured on MTV's The Real World and on 150 radio stations across the county, and she (and her music) appeared in the movie Philadelphia. she has just released her fifth studio album, The Call.

Lots of Talent On Display at Our Summer Kickoff!

Our Summer Reading Club Kickoff, One Library, Many Voices, brought lots of home-grown talent to the library on Friday, June 10. We had dances, songs, and jokes from all over the globe, performed by library staff members and several of our younger patrons. Thanks to everyone who made the event so much fun!

Want to sign up for the Reading Club, Read-To-Me Club, performance series, story times, craft programs, or book discussions? Please visit the Children's Department and we'll be happy to get you started. All of the summer information can be found on our web site.

You Can Be a Star!

On Friday, June 10, the library is having a party, and you're invited! We'll be celebrating the start of our summer reading program with a variety show/open mike night. Won't you join us on stage?

Some of the library staff will be showcasing their talents at the party. Here is an opportunity to see us in a new light! (Sneak preview: ukulele ladies will be there!) We'd love to share the fun with you.

You can sing a song, do a dance, read a poem, juggle, perform magic, tell a joke...as long as it's G- or PG- rated, and under 5 minutes long, anything goes! We'll have an accompanist at the keyboard as well, if you have sheet music you'd like to bring.

Please call the Children's Department at 610-688-7092, ext. 210, to sign up. We'll ask for your name, age, phone number, and what you'll be performing. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party/Variety Show/Open Mike Night
Friday, June 10, 2011
4:30-6:00 pm
in Tredyffrin Public Library's large meeting room

Yay!

Get ready to be entertained!

Our popular summer performing arts series is back....with a new twist! There will still be eight Live @ the Library! events, but half of them will be part of our LATL spinoff, Live @ the Library! JUNIOR. Read on.....

LIVE @ THE LIBRARY!
A traditional performance series
Monday evenings, 7:30-8:30 pm
Ages 7-12 (adults welcome to attend)
Pre-registration is required each week
JUNE 27: Percussionist Bill Marconi performs "Rhythms of the World"
JULY 18: Magician Tom Yurasits performs "Magic from Around the World"
JULY 25: Actor/Storyteller Rick Waterhouse performs "King Rupert Greets the World"
AUGUST 8: Musician Caryn Lin performs "Bach 2 Rock"

LIVE @ THE LIBRARY! JUNIOR
A more interactive, workshop-style experience
Thursday afternoons, 2:00-3:00 pm
Ages 3-6 (accompanying adults required to attend)
Pre-registration is required each week
JUNE 23: Dance instructor and Choreographer Roberta Halpern presents "Global Rhythms"
JULY 7: Musician Silly Joe performs "Songs and Stories from Around the World"
JULY 14: Youth Stages presents "Multicultural Stories"
AUGUST 4: TBA

Both Live @ the Library! and Live @ the Library! JUNIOR are sponsored by the The Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library. We thank them for their generous and continued support of quality programming.

[image courtesy of Braeburn Music]

Schedule for Celtic Festival Events (February 26)

Bienvenue! Croeso! Dynnargh! Failte! Welcome!

Parents must stay and CLOSELY supervise children, especially those ages 6 and under, at ALL events, in all rooms, throughout the day.

CRAFTS
10:00-4:00 in the Tyler Hedges Room (downstairs)
Design your own Irish or Scottish tartan, make a Celtic knot, color the Welsh flag, build a Breton or Cornish lighthouse. Please choose no more than one of each craft so that we have enough supplies for everyone who wishes to participate.

DANCE
3:00-3:45 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
Students from the Cara School of Irish Dance will perform jigs, reels, hornpipes, and set dances.
www.caraschool.com/

FACE PAINTING
Between performances/events in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
10:00-11:30
12:30-1:30
2:30-3:00
Select one of our pre-chosen designs for your face or hand. One per child while others are waiting, please.

FOOD
11:30-12:30 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
The staff of MacDougall's Irish Victory Cakes will relate the history of the Victory Cake, followed by a free cake tasting. Does not require a food ticket.
http://macdougallscakes.com/home
10:00-4:00 in the Connection Lounge Area (downstairs)
Each attendee will be given two food tickets which can be used for any two of the following bite-sized samples of traditional treats from the Celtic nations: Welsh cakes, Scottish shortbread, Breton galettes, or Cornish fudge. Irish red lemonade, which does not require a ticket, will be served as long as it lasts, one serving per person, please.

MUSIC
1:30-2:15 in the Large Event Room (upstairs)
The women and girls of WolfSong Music Studios will perform traditional folk tunes and patriotic songs of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (get ready to sing along!), and fiddler John Brophy will get our toes tapping with a jig and a reel.
www.wolfsongs.org

STORY TIMES
With Ms. Michele or Ms. Angela in the Picture Book Area (downstairs)
10:30-11:00
12:30-1:00
2:30-3:00
Picture books, folk tales, and poems from the Celtic nations. Story times are most appropriate for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome to attend.