Newark Public Library Kids' Place

Branch Programs for January 2008

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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 our world.

Wednesday
January 16, 2008

3:30 pm
Clinton Branch

739 Bergen Street
973-733-7754

Saturday
January 19, 2008

11:00 am
Weequahic Branch

355 Osborne Terrace
973-733-7752

Fun On A String Puppets and Marionettes

Join Miss Penny as she uses puppets and marionettes to make you laugh. There will be many surprises and lots of fun as we meet some of her friends, including Twinkles, and Octavius the Octopus!

Saturday
January 19, 2008

11:00 am
Van Buren Branch

140 Van Buren St.
973-733-7750

Saturday
January 26, 2008

11:00 am
First Avenue Branch

282 First Avenue
973-733-8091

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African American Tales

Celebrate the richness of African American history and traditions with dynamic storyteller, Debbie Kirkland, as she performs a variety of tales, myths and stories. Debbie will teach you some words in Swahili.

Saturday
January 19, 2008

11:00 am
Madison Branch

790 Clinton Ave.
973-733-8090
 

Wednesday
January 23, 2008

4:00 pm
Branch Brook Branch

235 Clifton Avenue
973-733-6388
 

Friday
January 25, 2008

3:30 pm
Springfield Branch

50 Hayes St.
973-733-7736
 

Wednesday
January 30, 2008

4:00 pm
North End Branch

722 Summer Ave.
973-733-7683
 



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

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