Newark Public Library Kids' Place

Branch Programs for May 2008

 

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April Armstrong Storyteller

Join us as April Armstrong combines a whimsical blend of songs and stories from around the world.

Saturday
May 10, 2008

11:00 am
Madison Branch

790 Clinton Avenue
973-733-8090

A Day of Comedy and Magic with Mark Wurst

Join us for magic and fun with the talented magician Mark Wurst. He will show his magic and let you learn some tricks of your own. He will tell funny jokes and it will be a great time for all of us!

Saturday
May 10, 2008

11:00 am
North End Branch

722 Summer Avenue
973-733-7683

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Pirates - The Curse of the Mutating Hand

Experience the story of Hendricks the Hand—the most feared pirate of the seven seas—and his cursed mutating hand! Andrew Piccirillo uses the science of exploding bottles and mysterious liquids to tell this story.

Saturday
May 10, 2008

11:00 am
Springfield Branch

50 Hayes Street
973-733-7736

Wednesday
May 14, 2008

3:30 pm
Weequahic Branch

355 Osborne Terrace
973-733-7751

Wednesday
May 28, 2008

4:00 pm
Vailsburg Branch

75 Alexander Street
973-733-7755

Moogie's Balloon Theatre

Join Moogie as she tells her version of traditional tales. You will be able to act out the story using costumes Moogie creates out of balloons!

Wednesday
May 14, 2008

4:00 pm
Branch Brook Branch

235 Clifton Avenue
973-733-6388

Wednesday
May 28, 2008

4:00 pm
First Avenue Branch

282 First Avenue
973-733-8091

 

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Mikaylee and the Huge, Gigantic, Enormous Boulder

The King has had it with his entire people thinking only of themselves, but what can he do? His clever daughter devises a plan that involves a bag of gold, a deep hole, and one huge, gigantic, enormous boulder in the middle of the road. Join us on this magical journey to find out how the king solves his problem. Presented by Storybook Puppet Theatre.

Wednesday
May 14, 2008

4:00 pm
Roseville Branch

99 Fifth Street
973-733-7770

Wednesday
May 28, 2008

4:00 pm
Van Buren Branch

140 Van Buren Street
973-733-7750

Insectropolis

Join us as we explore the world of bugs and insects! Our insect scientist from Insectropolis will bring a variety of live bugs and pinned specimens to help you learn all about bugs! You will even be able to touch some bugs!

Wednesday
May 28, 2008

4:00 pm
Clinton Branch

739 Bergen Street
973-733-7754

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

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