Greg Cooney
ONE WORLD, Many Stories, Songs and Smiles.
All Ages, No registration, Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30pm
A Smile says, “Hello,” in any foreign land and kids will be full of smiles from the beginning of this program to its conclusion. Greg uses songs and stories that will get the audience up and involved with the performance.
During the show, Greg introduces fun stories, songs, and musical games from around the world. This show is very fast paced as the songs and activities move quickly to cover many parts of the world. Greg brings out his musical "SHOW and TELL" of folk instruments from around the world and talks about the cultural origins of today’s “American” instruments. These are hands on instruments and every kid gets to play something. After the rafters ring and the ground shakes with laughter and fun, everyone settles down for a quiet family browse through the library and a calm ride home with the parents (If the parents aren't too wound up).
We don’t have to look very far to find out what people from other parts of the world are like. There are people in our lives that have many stories from their heritage. We just have to listen.
Ronald McDonald
Ronald’s Reading Adventure Show!
Wednesday, July 6th at 11:00am - ages 4-10
Have a world of fun throughout “Ronald McDonald’s Reading Adventure Show!” This exciting adventure will inspire readers to discover “Book Time” each day.
This 30 minute show is filled with adventure, magic, discovery, audience participation and reading fun.
One world, many stories and fun adventures with Ronald.
Irish Dance Workshop
July 19th at 1:00pm - Register July 11th
Girls and boys entering Grades 1 through 5 are invited to learn the basics of Irish Step Dancing on Tuesday, July 19th at 1:00pm. Meghan Kelly, Artistic Director of The Kelly School of Irish Dance located in Coventry, will offer a lively workshop teaching traditional and contemporary Irish Dance technique. Register in advance by calling the youth services department at 822-9102 beginning July 11th. Space is limited.
Global Games
The Coventry Public Library will hold outdoor Global Games for children of all ages on Tuesday, July 26th at 12:00pm (Raindate: July 28th) as part of the “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program. Bring a picnic lunch to eat outside and enjoy games, face painting and ice cream treats. Required registration begins July 11th in the library or by calling 822-9102.
Storyteller Diane Edgecomb
Wednesday, July 27th at 2:00 pm, ages 5-12
Join In and travel around the world with these captivating multicultural legends. Each tale offers a participatory look at our common love of story. Celebrate engaging narratives, animal characters, songs in different languages and home-spun wisdom as one of New England's favorite storytellers takes us from the heart of the Amazon rainforest to the forests of the Czech Republic to the villages of Africa. Celebrate the diversity of people all over the world using the common elements of story, rhythm and song.
One of New England’s favorite tellers, Ms. Edgecomb is widely known and respected as a master storyteller. Called: “A storyteller in the grand tradition, a virtuoso of the spoken word and an entire cast rolled into one” by Publisher’s Weekly, Diane is also a winner of a ‘Year’s Best Performance’ award from the Boston Herald. A professional teller for over twenty years, Diane has created over 25 innovative performances for both families and adults, ranging from Solstice Events rich in seasonal mythology to Celtic tales accompanied by harper Margot Chamberlain.
With a style of telling known for rich characterizations and a zany sense of humor, Diane is a regularly featured teller at storytelling and theatre venues throughout the country, including the acclaimed Three Apples Storytelling Festival, National Public Radio, and Charlestown Working Theatre. More information about Diane Edgecomb can be found at her website.
Storyteller Christopher Kavi Carbone
Thursday, August 4th at 2:00pm, ages 5-12
Andiamo Tutti! Celebrating Italy - in Story & Song
Come along with Christopher Kavi Carbone as we travel to the country of Italy, on a Magic Gondola of the Imagination! Through interactive Storie e Canzoni (Storytelling & Songs) we will enjoy an Abbondanza of smiles & wisdom from this beloved land. Andiamo, Tutti! – Come along, Everyone!
With guitar, mandolin and everyone’s voices too, a variety of instruments and music will accompany us along the way.
Christopher Kavi Carbone is co-director of “Arts-in-Celebration!” Celebrating 10 Years of sharing the creative & healing Arts in Rhode Island! Offering innovative programs in music, movement, yoga and more, for families and people of all ages. More information about Christopher Kavi Carbone can be found at his website.
Awards Party for Summer Reading Participants
Tuesday, August 16th at 10:00 am
Grades 1 - 5