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CAMDEN FREE CITY LIBRARY
4th & Federal Streets (for directions, click here)
SCHEDULE
- 2003
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Saturday,
January 11 @ 12:30 p.m Magic by Westcraft presents "Captain Rich's Pirate Show." |
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Saturday,
January 18 @ 12:30 p.m |
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Saturday,
January 25 @ 12:30p.m. Catalina Rios presents traditional Puerto Rican folktales in Spanish! |
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Saturday,
February 8@ 12:30 p.m. Lamont Dixon presents "The Poetry of Harlem Poet Langston Hughes" in celebration of Black History month. Program consists of poetry in combination with music, in addition to other relevant children's poetry, nursery rhymes, and lyrics. |
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Saturday,
February 15 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Julie Pasqual presents "African and African-American Folktales." Brier Rabbit, Anansi, and the Clever Turtle are all here highlighting both African and Afro-American folktales. |
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Saturday,
February 22 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Gerald Fierst presents "The American Spirit." Program brings to life eyewitness accounts of the men and women who shaped our world. Explore the pageant of American history, including George Washington and the founding of our country; Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, visionaries of democracy; Chief Sequoah of the Cherokee Nation; Sojourner Truth and the Civil War; the Wright Brothers and the age of invention. A dynamic one-man production with costumes, scenery, and props. |
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Saturday,
March 1@ 12:30 p.m. Lamont Dixon presents "A Celebration of Dr. Seuss' Birthday" 
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Saturday,
March 15 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson presents "Girl Heroes" in celebration of National Women's History Month. |
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Saturday,
March 22 @ 12:30 p.m. Oni Lasana Adventures in Poetry & Storytelling presents "Harriet Tubman, Her Story." A tribute to Harriet Tubman in original poetry, songs, and stories! |
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Saturday,
April 5@ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller, Bill Wood presents "Live from the Library" to commemorate National Library week. Getting children to read is not always easy, but if they already know and enjoy a story they are more likely to want to read it on their own. Program is designed to encourage children to read, and consists entirely of stories which can be found in children's books. |
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Saturday,
April 12 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Ken Galipeau presents "We are All One People." Through story and song, Ken Galipeau weaves a mystical sense of wonder celebrating with his audience stories, songs, and poems that touch their hearts and funny bone. |
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Saturday,
April 26 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Bill Wood presents a celebration of "Earth Day." This program explores the idea that the Earth is bound together by a single web of life which we must respect and care for. These stories vividly demonstrate the connectedness of all things, and remind us that one person can make a difference. |
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Saturday,
May 3@ 12:30 p.m. Joseph Keppel presents "Extra, Read All About It." Please join us for a magic show about books, newspapers, and magazines. This program is designed to interest children in all different types of reading. |
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Saturday,
May 10 @ 12:30 p.m. |
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Saturday,
May 31 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Dorothy Stanaitis arrives home from a wonderful vacation carrying a suitcase full of exciting souvenirs and stories to go along with them! |
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Thursday,
June 12 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Bill Wood presents "It's a Magical World." With these magical words, and a little help from our imaginations, we are transported to a world where kings reign, monsters lurk, animals talk, and miracles do happen. Program contains well known tales from Hans Christian Anderson and The Brothers Grimm, and some lesser known ones from around the world. |
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Thursday,
June 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Julie Pasqual presents "Circus Tales." Combining folktales with puppets, clown makeup, and stilts, this program is fun for children of all ages. |
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Thursday,
June 26 @ 10:30 a.m. Sneakers & Simply Elementary present "Mrs. Chuckleberry." Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Mrs. Chuckleberry! A mild mannered mother turns into the adorable Mrs. Chuckleberry to help entertain young children everywhere! There's never a dull moment when Mrs. Chuckleberry is around." |
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Thursday,
July 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Oni Lasana presents "Granny Goose." A special program for Pre-K to 3rd grade youngsters, and the young at heart!"Down on the farm with Granny Goose. Little ones get to act out, mime, rap-sing, and just have a great time during this one of a kind story time experience. |
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Thursday,
July 17 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller and Cartoonist, Joe Wos presents "Once Upon a Toon." Once Upon a Toon shines a spotlight on imagination and creativity. This fun, interactive program blends original storytelling and live illustration for an unforgettable experience that children of all ages will enjoy. |
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Thursday,
July 24 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson presents "Take a Look in a Book." Discover a whole new world right at the end of your nose! |
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Thursday,
August 7@ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Ken Galipeau presents "Tales from Little Rhody." Through story and song, Ken Galipeau weaves a mystical sense of wonder celebrating with his audience stories, songs, and poems that touch their hearts and funny bone. |
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Thursday,
August 14 @ 10:30 a.m. Joseph Keppel presents "Turn Off the TV, and Read." With the snap of a finger, a full size television and stereo instantly turns into a bookshelf complete with real books! Program is designed to encourage children to read. |
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Thursday,
August 21 @ 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Julie Pasqual presents "Once Upon a Time." Golden apples, castles, and handsome heroes: fairytales that everyone can lose themselves in. Ms. Pasqual brings stories to life for children of all ages. |
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Saturday,
September 13 @ 12:30pm Ed Stiveder- ONCE UPON A PLANET *This program has been cancelled because of the Community Celebration event * |
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Saturday,
September 20 @ 12:30pm |
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Saturday, September 27 @ 12:30pm Storyteller and singer Ken Galipeau presents "Tricksters, Fools, and Noodleheads." Through story and song, Ken Galipeau weaves a mystical sense of wonder celebrating with his audience stories, songs, and poems that touch their hearts and funny bone. |
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Saturday,
October 11 @ 12:30pm
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Saturday,
October 18
@ 12:30pm - cancelled
The Storycrafters, Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns, present "Just Imagine." Using ethnic musical instruments, song, and dance, this husband- and- wife duo share the wisdom of traditional stories with today's audiences. |
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Saturday,
October 25 @ 12:30pm -
cancelled Activated Storytellers presents "Eureka! Tales of Discovery." The Goza family uses American Sign Language, acrobatic tricks, props, and comedy to present an educational show for children and families. The more you laugh the more you learn! |
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Saturday,
November 1 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Queen Nur presents "Sweet Potato Pie and Such." A flavorful seasoning of tales from the African and African- American Oral Tradition that will ground you in tradition, butter you up with joy, and delightfully sweeten your mind. Designed for audiences to participate, celebrate, and “Jubilate.” |
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Saturday,
November 8 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Laura Simms presents "THE MUD SISTERS AND other tales, true and almost true." A combination of personal tales about growing up and folklore to delight and engage all children. |
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Saturday,
November 15 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Gerald Fierst presents "From Aesop to Zeus." Take a storytelling tour to Mt. Olympus and its neighboring myths and fables, as you meet some of the best known gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, tricksters and monsters of the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome. An imaginative, exciting experience for any age! |
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Saturday,
December 6 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Eva Grayzel presents "Be a Star!" Eva Grayzel's interactive 'tales with a twist' include role playing as children act as the stars of the story. Join the fun! |
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Saturday,
December 13 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Bernie Libster presents "STORIES TO REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME." Bernie Libster gives life to the legacy of Italian writer Gianni Rodari, telling stories of mice, mermaids, and giants in his own translations. These works are as magical for adults as they are for children! |
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Saturday,
December 20 @ 12:30pm Storyteller Queen Nur presents "Kwanzaa Time." This program involves participating in a Kwanzaa celebration, with full explanation of the principles and symbols of the African- American holiday. Lessons are expounded through original call and response, songs, stories, drumming and dance. |
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| Camden Campaign for Children's Literacy (CCCL) Last Updated April 17, 2005 |
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