Newark Public Library Kids' Place

Saturday Branch Programs for February 2007

Julie_Pasqual

African and African American Folktales
with Julie Pasqual

Celebrate the richness of African American traditions with dynamic storyteller, Julie Pasqual, as she brings to life a variety of African and African American folktales, myths and stories, including Anansi the Spider, The Clever Turtle, and Brer Rabbit.

February 3, 2007
11:00 am
Branch Brook Branch

235 Clifton Avenue
973-733-6388

February 17, 2007
11:00 am
North End Branch

722 Summer Avenue
973-733-7683

Dr. Electro's Science Party

Join Dr. Electro as he welcomes you to become a junior scientist. You will help him perform experiments that will make products you can touch and feel. Dr. Electro will even teach you an experiment to make slime that you can take home with you.

February 3, 2007
11:00 am
Van Buren Branch

140 Van Buren Street
973-733-7750

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Veona_Thomas

Veona Thomas - Tell Me a Story

Join us on a journey through Native American, African and African American traditions. Veona Thomas will use puppets, props, instruments, call and response, sign language, the language of each culture, and singing to bring you to other parts of the world.

February 3, 2007
11:00 am
Madison Branch

790 Clinton Avenue
973-733-8090

February 17, 2007
11:00 am
First Avenue Branch

282 First Avenue
973-733-8091

Musical Legends Presents The Fire Children

Discover the story of the Fire Children as Lauren Hooker of Musical Legends brings to life this exciting, musical rendition of an African creation myth celebrating the earth and people of many different shades and colors. The audience will join in through movement games, songs and African dance, transforming into part of the program.

February 3, 2007
11:00 am
Roseville Branch

99 Fifth Street
973-733-7770

February 17, 2007
11:00 am
Clinton Branch

739 Bergen Street
973-733-7754

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Sharon_McGruder

Raps, Rhymes and Reasons,
featuring Sharon McGruder

Celebrate the richness of African American traditions as Sharon McGruder combines movement, songs and real-life experiences with a variety of African tales, myths and stories.

February 3, 2007
11:00 am
Weequahic Branch

355 Osborne Terrace
973-733-7752

February 17, 2007
11:00 am
Springfield Branch

50 Hayes Street
973-733-7736



These programs are made possible by a grant from the Newark Public Schools.

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