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Throughout New England - children, parents and librarians truly enjoy this program! (Read the outstanding reviews by librarians at Dale's website!) For over 10 years, Dale has performed his own songs

Veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino explores Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America for 100 years.
Fred

A 20 minute lecture, coupled with 40 minutes of active learning.  Peter goes over 5 TOP SECRET things you can be doing to be a better learner!  

Gravity, Gyroscopic Stabilization, and Newton’s laws.  In this show, we learn about the scientific properties that make circus arts possible!

Popcorn is a family friendly, feel-good performance that showcases a ton of nostalgic toys, buttery smooth skills, and an explosive amount of popcorn.  Show can run 45-60 minutes.

Spinning tops, Yoyo's, Indian club juggling, and the first depictions of juggling in Egypt.  This show features several circus arts from around the world.  Learn about different cultures through

A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s Through the Music of The Beatles is a 60-minute multi-media presentation that highlights the influence The Beatles had on world culture, particularly

Tour Spanish history, culture, and music with Aaron Larget-Caplan and his guitar. Students learn about the geography, literature and poetry, vocabulary and culture of Spain, as well as the building

The Magic of Reading promotes the FUN of recreational reading and the use of the library. Children's literature is used as a stepping-stone to each magical illusion. Utilizing the techniques of stage

Through a unique blend of story, dance, song, and rhythm, Abigail brings to life traditional stories from around the globe with an emphasis on stories from Africa and the African Diaspora. Her performances

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Captivating pottery wheel demonstration program, perfect

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

This unique workshop brings together the art of pottery and

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Hands-On - 60 or 90 min. workshop  - Welcome to our hands-on workshop with a short pottery wheel demonstration! This immersive experience is perfect

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Tales of the unusual, the unknown and the unpredictable are told at this

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

The indigenous people of the Southwest have a saying "Every piece of

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating history of the Paul Revere

Festival Open Air Demonstration - 60 min. or 90 min. workshop
Introducing our Festival Programs Open Air Demonstration by Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin! This informal

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Inspired by the timeless works of Massachusetts' esteemed poets like

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Delve into the captivating stories of brave potters who fought valiantly

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration This is an all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop, exploring creativity and techniques. We will use self-hardening clay to create

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration Our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration   Delightful all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and techniques with this exciting

Our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you will unleash your imagination! In this class, taught by Master Potter

Delightful all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and techniques with this exciting project. Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin, will provide you with white

Act!vated Story Theatre stages two multicultural folktales before a giant oversized book, encouraging reading and the love of theatre. Presented with physical comedy, mime, dance, music and audience

Two stories theatrically performed and filmed from multiple camera angles that bring the viewing audience in on the action. Performed before a giant book with costumes, creative props and lots of physical

Professional performers present a multicultural theatrical production full of nonstop action. American Sign Language, acrobatic tricks (including a grown woman squeezing through a tennis racket),

A 45-minute musical for audiences who like to rock out. A fun show with a variety of characters from Shakespeare's classics, some jammin' tunes, an electric guitar and even the Bard himself.

The

Zephyr's dynamic Young Author Workshop turns on imaginations, excites young writers and gives them the tools to publish their own books.

Teen author Zephyr Goza wrote "Tales From Under

Warm up the winter with frolicking snow songs, and dance the Snowman Pokey. We'll flap our flippers for the Penguin Dance and there will be plenty of jingling and jumping. (Song list is customized to

The Headless Horseman Rides Again! Storyteller J.T. Turner portrays Washington Irving telling his most famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Taking on all the roles of this Halloween tale, Turner

Hear the stories behind Frost's work - the tragedy as well as the humor - as he shares some of his most popular poems, including Mending Wall, Birches, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Late Walk, Desert Places,

Printer, Scientist, Inventor, Author, Ambassador, Patriot - Benjamin Franklin has been called "the First American." His rich and colorful life is recounted in this wonderful one-man show.

Meet

What if......William Shakespeare, famed playwright and poet, has spent the last 400 years haunting theaters? And what would happen if he decided one evening to speak with you?

J.T. Turner, in

What if......William Shakespeare, famed playwright and poet, has spent the last 400 years haunting theaters? And what would happen if he decided one day to speak with you?

Join J.T. Turner in

Join professional actor J.T. Turner in this funny, engaging, and fascinating look at the varied and rich life of C.S. Lewis, author of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe series, famed lecturer, and

Witness the classic tale of A Christmas Carol come beautifully to life as actor J.T. Turner portrays Charles Dickens and every single character from the story in this one-man show. Charles Dickens was

A young reporter (played by your student or volunteer) interviews Charles Dickens just before a performance in Boston. Dickens relates his life story using excerpts from his major works. The program

Award-winning actor, writer, and teaching artist J.T. Turner appears as F. Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the author's own life, times, and work, with specific focus on The Great Gatsby and its protagonist

Through a combination of gentle movement, mental concentration and breathing,  Qigong helps to balance energyand improve participants' focus, circulation, mobility, and sense of well-being. This

 In “Animal Tai Chi: The Journey of Chen,” with teaching artist J.T. Turner, you will hear an original animal-based story while learning fun, easy to follow exercises that are based

Choose from our popular American literature and history focused programs especially suited for October (but fun for any season)!:

a) WITNESS: Miller's The Crucible and the Salem "Witch"

Award winning actor and storyteller J.T. Turner shares exciting folktales and fables about unlikely heroes, like a little mouse, a spoon, and a shy boy and his dog. You will have a chance to be part

Customize a set of traditional stories from around the world, based on your current season, learning themes, and audience, all brought to life by award-winning professional actor J.T. Turner.  All

John Muir was a brilliant inventor who went through a life changing  to become  one of the world’s most recognized and impactful  conservationists.  His writings have inspired

An award-winning adventure travel journalist for The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic Kids, Peter Mandel hunts his stories

Having a book published in today's tough market can seem like an impossible dream. But, in reality, getting your book idea into shape and into print can hinge on just the right advice from a pro. Do

Origami is the art of folding paper to create decorative or functional forms.

It is magical to see paper take shape with each fold to become something new and wonderful. Origami teaches

We explore the world of functional origami. Beautiful and practical objects are created in a relaxed atmosphere. We use both traditional and recycled papers.

If you want MORE practical origami, this workshop adds more fun and creative adventures for the folding enthusiast!

Modular origami is the art of folding multiple units and joining them to form a more complex construction. Create boxes, cubes, and ornaments. Each finished piece is a different work of art as paper

Adventure into the world of modular origami kicked up a level. For the folding enthusiast who wants more modular fun!

Origami, the art of folded paper, lends itself to the creation of wonderful birds, bugs and flowers in this spring/summer workshop.

These forms can be enjoyed by themselves or as illustrations

The nitty-gritty of how to get started for those new to homeschooling or just considering it.

Topics covered include an overview of homeschooling, deciding whether or not to homeschool, getting

For those writing an education plan for the first time. This workshop will cover Massachusetts homeschool guidelines; the history of homeschooling in MA; writing your education plan; choosing a form

An educational program teaching young children the letters of the alphabet.

Performed with a group of string marionettes, engaging music, song and sets.

Perfect for early childhood programs,

Stringed marionettes want to learn what children learn in school and Lily Rose teaches them how to count to ten.

Using music, song, beautiful sets and hand carved wooden marionettes, this program

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast's presentation covers a short history of UFOs, from early

Have you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast covers a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases

Have you ever listened to your favorite podcast and thought, "I could do that!"? Are you an expert in a niche topic, or passionate about something enough that you could talk about it for hours? Do you

Alastair Moock is a 2014 Grammy Nominee, Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, and three-time National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award Winner. Long one of Boston's premier folk artists,

In this structured, educational program, award-winning songwriter Alastair introduces the music that shaped and connected three of America's most important movements for social change: the Labor Rights

In this structured, educational program, award-winning songwriter Alastair Moock brings his guitar and his passion for American folk music to teach language arts skills in this lively, interactive workshop.

American folk music, like all folk music, is rooted in tradition. But the form is constantly evolving, with songwriters reworking older songs to tell new stories. In this lively, upbeat performance

Join our puppet host Oliver as he learns about real live animals! This program mixes the silliness of puppetry with a series of live exotic animals for an educational and entertaining virtual program!

Our Caricature Drawing Workshop, is taught by our very own Oliver! Oliver will take the participants step by step through drawing several different caricatures of well known characters that go with

Ever wanted to learn how to create 2D animation? Participants will use free, open source animation software and will learn to create several different animations in the traditional style of animation.

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical: Alfred will perform selections from the music of the Nutcracker Suite Ballet by Tchaikovsky. In addition he will tell the story of each scene, providing interesting

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical Romantic Music:Chopin:

Join us for an unusual view into the history of Poland and Paris through the eyes of Chopin in the 1800's. Through his aristocratic Polish

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical Music:

An introduction to the world's greatest and most loved classical dance music. Have you ever wondered which country the waltz really came from or what

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical Music:

The program includes the story behind Valentine's Day; stories about the love interest of some of the composers and what inspired their love songs and

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical:

Alfred will talk about inspiration and how some composers were inspired to write their own music. Interesting anecdotes on the composers will also be included.

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical:

Alfred will perform works by Eastern European composers. He will speak about his Polish background and some Polish history as well as his travels to Poland.

Lecture & Piano Recital: Classical:

The program will feature Alfred's award winning CD entitled "America", and many more Classical favorites. Alfred will tell the story of how each composer's

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO GREAT ART AND LITERATURE. Sing the timeless words of Benjamin Britten, Sir William S. Gilbert, William Blake, and Robert Louis Stevenson. This is a musical tribute to great literary

"99.9% True" is a workshop in storytelling/memoir writing. Participants are encouraged to tap their memories (and imaginations) to create short, memorable stories from their own experience.

Using entertaining games and exercises storyteller Alicia Quintano invites participants in grades 3 and up to create their own stories of how things came to look and be the way they are.

The purpose of this one hour workshop/presentation is to encourage creativity in kids through music. The presenter - Yury Shenkar goes over a few of the most basic concepts of music in a simple, entertaining

This is a whimsical, but also a personal chat, using our musical instrument demonstration with a hands-on approach! Our mission is to inspire children to become musicians. We offer a description of

I bring my etching press and printmaking supplies to teach this fun art of the monoprint with it's painterly uniqueness. I love this process because it is loose, and leads to the creation of a series.

Young children with allergies need a special level of protection, as they may not be aware enough of the issue to monitor risk. Food Allergy advocate, Marci Komssi will talk about the importance of

Young children with allergies need a special level of protection as they may not be aware of the issue enough to monitor risk. Food allergy advocate Marci Komssi will talk about the importance of understanding

Greg uses songs and stories that will get your audience up and involved with the performance. Music is a mystery. What makes us tap our toes and sing along? IT DOESN"T MATTER! KIDS WILL JUST GET INVOLVED

Greg uses fun and heart warming songs, stories and demonstrations that encourage young people to respect the earth and each other.

What goes up, must come down.

What is thrown on the ground

Fun for the entire family. Begin the summer with a celebration of music and fun that encourages kids to read. OR End the summer with a tribute to all of the kids that made reading a fun part of their

A is for Apple, B is for GREEN.

What ever letter of the alphabet you are on, it is important to think GREEN.

Greg Cooney has been using crazy original songs and stories for 30 years to teach

In times of quarantine and social distancing, technology can be a blessing and/or a curse.

From psychiatric hospital to public speaker, Amber shares a lively presentation filled with stories

Amy Conley presents movement songs, dances, fingerplays and humorous puppets with guitar, banjo, harmonica and leads parents with young children to experience the joy of singing and family music-making,

Amy Conley started Ukulele Revolution in 2013, teaching classes to teens and adults.  She now teaches online (Zoom platform) as well, with classes in Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate,

(This is Live In-Person)

Learn about the Roman Legionary soldier during the Roman Empire in the 1st Century AD/CE, In this unique and engaging presentation, utilizing the latest Archaeological

Online Programs: Working on pre-recorded vignettes on major developments in Printing techniques and styles, artistic movements, impact of prints, and other topics.  A pre-recorded

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Join Andy Volpe with an in-depth look at the Printing methods used in the New England (English) Colonies from the 1630s to 1790s, learn about

(Note: this is specifically for Online/Zoom or Slide Lecture Presentation)

In 2020, Andy hand-engraved a full-size replica copperplate of Paul Revere's "Boston Massacre", As part of

(Note: This is for a Live, In-Person active printing display)

Andy Volpe researches and prints in the same techniques of the Old Masters and early New England Colonial printers (ca 1470s

There is no doubt that the Printing Press, and rolling press, helped start the American Revolution, through newspapers, pamphlets, and graphics like Paul Revere's "Bloody Massacre", but, Printing has

Staffed by professional educators, animal handlers, show presenters and volunteers, Animal Adventures is dedicated to teaching people about the world we live in and the diverse animal life we share

Come catch a glimpse of the animal night-life at one of Animal Adventures Nocturnal Night:

A one of a kind opportunity to witness our many nocturnal creatures at their most active. Following

Ed Laquidara is excited to announce our new, cutting-edge bullying and self-esteem programs. With the use of our premium exotic animals to captivate the attention of children and adults and to illustrate

Join the Animal Man for a 1 hour interactive slideshow and Q&A all about local wild edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants. After the slideshow, the group will venture outside for a 1 hour wild

Be a hero to your family! Learn basic wilderness survival skills that may someday save your life or the lives of loved ones.

Learn the construction of the warmest yet simplest shelter on the

Come learn how to get you and your family more prepared for emergencies! But why, you say? It will never happen to me!

People tend to get very comfortable in their day-to-day routines and

What is a Bug Out Bag? It's a bag that you keep packed and ready to go for an emergency, that's what! Your Bug Out Bag is not really for the "Zombie Apocolypse" or "The End Of The World" like on TV.

Learn the ancient art of making stone tools such as arrowheads, knives, drills, scrapers and axes! We will cover material selection, tool selection, & safety. Participants will then learn several

Learn the sport & skill of primitive archery! The "Animal Man" will walk you through the basics of primitive archery tackle, techniques and safety. Then we have a practice session shooting real

Teens & adults get the chance to come learn how to survive the zombie apocolypse! This 2 hour workshop is designed to be an extremely fun, engaging, workshop style program where everyone gets involved!

Calling all tributes! Welcome to the 74th annual Hunger Games! The time has come to say goodbye to loved ones and journey to the capitol to begin your training.

Learn to create life-saving shelter

You have survived the arena, but the odds are never in your favor! Now you have been selected for the lethal Quarter Quell. Pitted against a deadly pool of other victors, this Hunger Games will not

Join the Mockingjay and the rebels as they storm the capitol and unite the districts! In this 2 hour workshop, participants will learn city and suburban survival skills that go way beyond our Hunger

Meet a variety of exotic animals from around the world in our most popular program ever! Children get to truly "experience" mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertibrates like never before. All ages

Going Green with Your Pets

In this imaginative program, children will discover why it is better to "adopt" their pets rather than buy one or catch a wild animal from outdoors. As always, we will

What in the world does helping animals have to do with Going Green? Actually, more than you would expect! In this program featuring live animals, we show kids how an ecosystem is made up of plants,

Imagine if there was a way for your backyard to benefit wildlife while still being beautiful and functional to you. There is! In this intriguing and interactive program we discuss why animals have such

Nocturnal Nights is meant to showcase our night-time animals. We will explore all of the great reasons animals come out at night such as lack of predators, availability of food, better weather conditions,

This one of a kind program is a blast from the prehistoric past! Meet our most ancient animal friends in person and you even get to touch and hold real fossils that are millions of years old!

Meet an array of our amazing animal friends as we learn why some of them hang out underground. From nesting to hunting and everything in between, you will find out that the world underground is as active

These crafty critters give the saying down to earth a whole new meaning! Come learn the reasons why so many different animals dig, and the various ways they do it.

Learn the many unique ways that animals communicate with each other, as well as people. You may come to realize that animals really do talk, just a little differently than us.

From lizard lounges to millipede mansions, learn about a variety of different shelters animals build and use. You will begin to understand the many ways in which they are very similar to as well as

It is true; the world is mostly water, and us land dwellers sometimes have to find creative ways to get enough of it!

Ever wonder what animals do in the winter? Join us as we explore the many ways that animals survive in, and thrive in the winter. What you find out will shock and amaze you!

You will have more fun than a barrel of monkeys as you learn the truth about common animal myths.

Discover the wonderful world of poop like never before as you learn how to be a "Poop Detective" and you will even get to meet some real-life super poopers!

Meet amazing animals that can climb just like spider-man, survive sub-zero temperatures, use their tongue as a fishing lure and more!

What's all the commotion? Animals move in many different ways, and we'll explore how they slither, crawl, hop, climb and swim

Find out how to expand your own senses by learning from our animal friends.

Meet interesting animals that defend themselves by showing their tongue, dropping their tail, vibrating, peeing and many more!

Right in your own backyard lies a secret world of animals that are seldom seen or heard.

Learn about different desert animals as they all prove one thing: You've gotta be tough to survive in the desert!

Meet a menagerie of exotic animals that help to paint a unique picture of life in the rainforest.

Learn about all things that slither, creep and crawl! This program includes plenty of reptiles, amphibians & bugs.

Experience reptiles like never before in this program great for junior reptile wranglers and adults alike!

This is our all-furry animal program perfect for the furry fanatic!

This program will warm your heart right from the start. Meet some of our adopted animals while you hear their stories and learn why adoption is the best option.

Calling all tributes! Welcome to the 74th Annual Hunger Games! The time has come to say goodbye to loved ones and journey to the capitol to begin your training.

Learn to create life-saving shelter

You have survived the arena, but the odds are never in your favor! Now you have been selected for the lethal Quarter Quell. Pitted against a deadly pool of other victors, this Hunger Games will not

Be a hero to your family! Learn basic wilderness survival skills that may someday save your life or the lives of loved ones.

Learn the construction of the warmest yet simplest survival shelter

Our most exciting program to date, teens get the chance to come learn how to survive the zombie apocolypse! This is designed to be an extremely fun, engaging, workshop style program where everyone gets

NEW FOR SUMMER READING 2022! Join us as we travel "Beyond the Beaten Path" to discover the world of animals like never before! Come with us as you meet & touch unusual & amazing animals that

The Hoosac Tunnel took 25 years to build, went bankrupt three times and came in ten times over budget. You'll be amazed at the similarities of this 19th century transportation project with a more recent

An anecdotal look at ideas, projects and products that were imagined, stolen, manufactured, developed, or otherwise associated with New England over the centuries. Includes songs.

Kids learn best by doing. Teams will drill through solid rock and porridge stone, fake obviously. We'll also sing songs about the railway accompanied by a kid-friendly ukulele as we learn about the

The rise of the textile industries across New England meant a changing population and lifestyle. Each audience member will weave on a hand loom to take home and all will sing a labor song.

Zines are self published mini books that have been used to spread information for around 100 years! In this class we will learn to fold a one sheet zine and fill it with your own writing and art. Idea

The Memory Masterclass - How to Remember Everything, and Never Forget a Thing!

How good is your memory? Do you often misplace items? Do you have a hard time remembering people’s names,

A few years ago I inherited my father's World War II Army foot locker. It turned out to contain hundreds of letters and other documents from his Army service and his time working with displaced persons

Let's Gogh Art is a mobile arts and crafts studio. We bring any of our more than 150 arts and crafts projects, themes and activities to your location. We supply all of the materials and instruction

Let's Gogh Art will take you on a whirlwind tour of the world, traveling among different countries. Artists will get a lesson in geography, culture and art, creating: watercolor hot air balloons, Puerto

A combination of literacy education and creative enrichment. Our expert story teller reads a popular children's book and follows with hands-on art activities related to the story. We have dozens of

Kids will really sprout wings in this art-rageous workshop. Everyone will paint a wooden plane, design a rocket and decorate and assemble a kite.

This is a great workshop for large groups, extended

Get ready to 'create some fun'! Creatively educational, inspiring,

whimsical and unconventional, this series of workshops exposes children to a world of artistic wonder and ignites their imaginations.

These Art-rageous Art-ventures explore the world of critters. choose the whole series of workshops or just one. During each workshop we create a different animal, fish, reptile or insect using

a

Play with clay and paint some ceramics in this popular workshop. Children learn how to make different types of

pots (coil and pinch), while discovering different types of clay. They also paint

A session that deals with the interpretation of the written word into a visual image. Either poetry, a narrative, or personal thoughts can be deciphered, and recreated into an illustration, during a

Students will experience over 275 selected images in less than one hour. A message about the importance of education and life-long learning is woven through lessons about art, children's books, and

What a great way to prepare for the shortest day of the year - make your own decoupaged solstice lantern. Learn to create silhouettes. Dress for the mess for this one!

This popular and well-received workshop focuses on the most important aspect of photography, developing one's "eye." Using simple examples and entertaining exercises, we'll enrich the participants'

The job search with the advent of job boards powered by AI and candidates need to find a way to stand out from the sea of look alike resumes. This talk looks at the traditional STAR interview process

From Warren, Rhode Island, the internationally acclaimed husband-wife duo, Atwater-Donnelly, presents an enthralling blend of traditional Appalachian, Celtic and original folk music sung with gorgeous

"The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About" is a look at the state of pornography addition in today's world of the Internet.

As noted therapist Tony Overbay has said, "It's not a matter of if

Hikes Through History is a popular library program based on the author's recent Appalachian Mountain Club book, Best Day Hikes Near Boston.

The program uses maps and photos to discuss land use

An Ecological Look at the Magic in Our Own Back Yard. Robb and his wacky cast of Characters take your readers on a wild imaginary tour of their own backyards and parks. Through Magic and Puppetry they

A magic class based on the Harry Potter Books. The children will learn how to perform magic and they will get everything they need to perform the magic including magic wands!

The participants will learn everything that they need to know to start using sign language with their babies right away.  Sheryl has been teaching these classes for 20 years at more than 80 libraries

Each week Sheryl models signing with the babies for 30 minutes with props to engage them.  Handouts are provided each week with 20 new signs learned weekly.  Parents are given detailed ways

Sign language show for babies through age 4.  Sheryl brings a bag of props and signs with stories, rhymes and play.

In this introductory class the parents will learn everything that they need to know to start massaging their babies.  Sheryl has been teaching these programs in more than 80 libraries since 1999.

The class will teach parents how to be their baby's first teacher from newborn through 12 months.  They will be guided in all areas of the babies growth and development; social, emotional,

The class is designed to practice mindfulness with the children while modeling for the adults how to get the children to be more aware and in the present moment. Mindfulness can help children increase

Baby Massage can help with gas, constipation, bonding, soothing, and sleep.  Sheryl will model the strokes on a doll as the parents practice the techniques on their babies.  

The participants will learn how to practice Mindfulness in their lives through relaxation exercises, breathing techniques and baby massage. Moms feel refreshed after some well deserved self care.

Travel across the globe with Bamidele Dancers and Drummers and experience the dances, rhythms, folklore and songs from West Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. This program includes audience participation,

Ballooning (making balloon animals): This event is for all ages. I create balloon sculptures of dogs, teddy bears, crazy hats, swords, and much more. This event prices at:

$45.00 for the first

An interactive multicultural music program for children of all ages.

With joyful songs and games, movement and laughter, the Beautiful Future Band guides children young and old on a lively musical

Storytelling featuring props, puppets and audience participation. Stories range from classic and multicultural tales to my own original works!

I am now featuring a Virtual Storytelling show for

Storytelling, Music and Movement, Puppets and Interactive Play!

Celebrating astronomy in the exuberant style of Radio WOOF, Bill Wellington leads his audience on a merry adventure in Outer Space. Using songs, stories, and fantastic images from the Hubble Space

Radio WOOF is fast-paced, fun adventure in the world of folklore. Storyteller and folk musician (banjo, fiddle, guitar, and Irish flute) Bill Wellington presents a show filled with funny songs, stories,

The opportunity for students and teachers to observe the combined talents of author and illustrator is very rare... until now!

Author, Peter Thomas, and illustrator, John Mahomet, of the children's

"A Life of Sorrow" is a one-man show that uses storytelling and music to bring to life the saga of an Appalachian Mountain Music Legend.  As an architect of the genre of music known today as bluegrass,

This is a complete comedy magic and ventriloquist show. It can be tailored for any venue.Library shows a specialty. Audience participation. Bob Carroll,Guinness World Record Joke Teller, can perform

'Love Letters From The Front' is a musical love story centered around the reading of actual letters from GI's, families and loved ones that are performed against the backdrop of the music from the war

Learn about bookmaking around the world, and the magic scroll books from Ethiopia. We will create our own scroll book with our wishes and hopes, and build a case for it, covered with magic symbols,

In this workshop, we'll first make a series of models to learn the basic skills of pop-up engineering. Then we'll choose our favorite designs and make pop-up cards and simple books, and decorate them

Mike Dorval has Mike has been performing for, with, and around kids for the past 15 years all around the world! He was a part of three international Children's Tours. The Wizard of OZ, The Pied Piper,

Boston Dance Collective's program offers an exciting and entertaining introduction to dance and choreography. Dances are created from falling, sports, gestures, martial arts, newspapers, and telephones.

Poetry and Dance have much in common, from rhythm and meter to metaphor. Dance Collective brings physicality and feeling to the words of many poets, such as William Carlos Willams and e.e. cummings.

Students will explore self-expression through movement. The workshops focus on the creative process of dance and choreography. The workshops and residencies can be tailored to meet the curriculum

The children have a choice of a stencil/tattoo design. It can be applied to the face or the arms. It is done with airbrush face and body paint. It is easily removed with soap and water.

Children will learn basic face painting skills. I will provide all that is necessary for this educational program.

From the late 1920s through the end of World War II, studios like MGM, Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and RKO would dominate film production, not only in America but throughout the world.

American television was all set to launch in the late 1930s, but its progress was interrupted by the start of World War II. Finally, by the end of the 1940s, NBC and CBS began broadcasting to their

Fred Astaire was one of the twentieth century’s greatest magicians—his sorcery depended on making some of the most complex dancing ever seen on the screen seem as effortless as breathing.

Gene Kelly is one of the most engaging and influential dancers in motion picture history. He came at a time when movie dance was basically just a showcase for elegant partners in motion, but within

Watching television used to be a fairly simple enterprise—you turned on the set, selected one of 500 channels, and enjoyed your program. Now, television is changing in front of our eyes. More

From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. Pioneering programs like Today, Person-to-Person, and Tonight established the

Over the last nine decades, the Walt Disney Company has transformed every facet of the entertainment business—from the creation of feature length cartoons like Snow White, Bambi, and Pinocchio,

Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most famous film director who ever lived. For five decades, first in England, then in Hollywood, he made fifty-four films, including classics such as The Thirty-Nine

Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound

For more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants

Learn about the exciting and varied world of pollinators! From bees to lemurs, pollinators are an important part of our ecosystems. Participants will learn about the basics of pollination, the life

From tiny wildflowers to towering redwoods, the planet is covered in plants. This one hour seminar introduces students to the importance of plant science and potential careers in the field. We will

Family entertainer Bryan Flint of Showtime Productions in Connecticut will magically motivate young people to want to read after experiencing "The Magic of Reading" program.

Bryan travels all

Caera is a Celtic musician from the Boston area, who is very passionate about the music, languages, and history of her ancestors. She plays a clairseach, a brass-strung harp modeled after historical

Easy traditional Irish Gaelic children's songs can be taught to adults as well as children. Lyrics and translations are available to those who can read. Some songs involve extra fun, such as accompanying

Traditional Irish Gaelic lullablies can be taught to adults as well as children (I can also just sing and play them for a nap time event, but that would be as a performance, not a class). The songs

This class teaches what the three modern Gaelic languages are and the languages they are descended from. Participants will learn pronunciation and a very small vocabulary. Discussion often moves according

Calm down from the day with Yoga. We will read some stories, move our bodies, stretch, breath and reset. You will need a mat, towel or blanket. Stuffed animals and comfy clothes welcome

Establish mindfulness wirh journaling, music, and movement. We will use yoga concepts, postures, and meditation to help with stress, improve posture, and provide connection.

We will use home or easily accessible materials to explore a scientific topic such as Chromatography, Water cycle, pH/Chemistry. Children have a chance to interact and learn via different mediums.

Play, move, dance, balance and learn with yoga. We will do yoga poses related to a theme and a book to support that theme. Kids will dance, stretch, play and relax. 

Together we will make a sensory material, and then kids will play with the material while I read a corresponding story to the theme. Getting messy can build hand muscles for writing/pre writing, and

Using props from home we will support our bodies for restorative yoga postures. Restorative yoga helps relieve muscle tension, allows for deep relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress, and supports better

Strengthen family bonds and strengthen your muscles as you play, laugh, and stretch together. Family yoga can provide a positive family interaction in a challenging time. 

Kickstart some healthy habits and a positive mindset with this 4 week virtual program. Each week patrons will make goals, discuss progress, learn healthy habits and add movement to our daily lives.

Anxiety is at an all-time high. For a variety of reasons, there is extreme uncertainty about the future. Uncertainty creates fear, and fear leads to anxiety for so many of us. What's worse is that anxiety

The Story School and Camp Fable present: Library LARPs The stories of history, mythology, and literature have come to life at your local library and we need heroes to save the day. Library guests ages

A chilling collection of propaganda short films from World War II, "World War Toons" offers a glimpse into the psychological warfare tactics employed by both Allied and Axis powers. These animated shorts,

Timeless Tales

Caravan's "best of" collection of world tales and original skits. Audiences are treated to a wide diversity of puppetry styles with beautiful staging and original music. Some stories

A hilarious take on the ancient fable spinner's greatest hits. From a crabby crow to dancing grapes, Caravan brings Aesop's positive lessons to life with wildly creative hand made puppets, interaction

Caravan's Halloween program focuses on the wonder and mystery of the holiday, with puppet, witches, fantastic fantasy creatures and music (not TOO scary!). "Tales Of Mystery features hand crafted puppets,

Celebrating Irish culture with with classic tales, music and poetry. Audiences meet leprechauns, magical creature and wonderous people from irelands rich past and legends.

In “Jurassic Journey!”, the esteemed (puppet) Professor Diggins journeys back in time with rocking songs, creative movement and dino puppets galore!  Jurassic Journey, a fast-moving

Featuring Professor Diggins and His Time Travelin' Band, “Jurassic to Mammoth!” tells the rollicking tale of Professor Diggins journey to the land of the dinos!  The good professor

“Four Season Bear” is The delightful tale of the year of a young bear with memorable songs, beautiful puppets, storytelling, and movement.
Audiences are treated to a beautiful hand

Imaginations take flight with Caravan's "Our Flying Friends!" We've combed our repertoire and found a wealth of stories and puppets to celebrate flight. From the prehistoric, to the avian to the skies

Caribbean for Kids performs particpatory

shows which include calypso, reggae, and

soca beats with steel drum, limbo dancing, and many call and response songs. Audiences of all ages will

This participatory sing a long presentation is half in Spanish and half in English. The goal of this performance is to teach children simiple words and songs in another language. At times, the same

Hands on Geography workshop utilizes an oversized world map and manipulatives to enhance geographic learning. Now Voyager has designed several versions of this learning experience to satisfy educational

Join Eleanor Roosevelt at her home in Val Kill as she takes you on a journey throught the history of Human Rights from Ancient Times to the present.   Emphasis is on the Declaration of Human

Meet Eleanor Roosevelt in backyard of her home called Val Kill located in Hyde Park NY. It is the summer of 1949. Eleanor has gathered together friends relatives and colleagues for a garden picnic where

Colonial School Days : Living History Program -

Prudence Gray – owner of a dame school in Colonial America  ( 1700's Virgina ) invites students  into her home for lessons and

BEGIN WITH A Box Creative teaching and learning during quarantine!
Join educator, historian and author Carol Cohen as she shares her unique approach to hands-on learning through her favorite tool

Carol Weis is the author of the picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, which was given a starred review by Kirkus, and was illustrated by the best-selling artist, Ard Hoyt.

In

Carol Weis is the author of the picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, which was given a starred review by Kirkus, and was illustrated by best-selling artist, Ard Hoyt.

In this

Carol Weis is the author of the picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, as well as a collection of poetry for adults.

In this program, Carol explores the feelings of children

The Science of Sound

LIVE STREAMING from   STUDIO STEAM-ARAMA

THE SCIENCE of SOUND is a LIVE STREAMING Multi-Media Interactive S.T.E.A.M. Extravaganza!! Sound is transformed through

Casey Abrams is a songwriter and acoustic jazz/folk guitarist with two albums receiving international sales and airplay. He performs his songs, as well as works by traditional american writers (from

Casey Carle, soap bubble consultant to Cirque du Soleil, presents "BubbleMania!" a fusion of clean humor, big-band swing music and "the untamed, often unbelievable qualities and beauty of spherical liquids.

Castle Nitor creates immersive historical experiences for people to enjoy. We are offering a taste of what we do for your patrons! We will set up a historical setup (tent, tables, and chairs) and teach

Castle Nitor creates immersive historical experiences for people to enjoy. We offer a variety of craft classes. Many of the arts cover a range of periods. Basic crafts can be done in 1-2 hours; in-depth

Dynamic presentation/workshop for up to 20 people. Each participant gets a journal to work on and take home. The program runs 2 hours and is a presentation for half the time and hands-on time working

We help children learn science!

Catch the Science Bug has been offering entertaining and educational science programs to schools and libraries since 2000. 25 different science programs are offered

Educational, imaginative, character-building and interactive concerts, with themes on Inclusion, diversity celebration, self-esteem, kindness, empathy, friendship, love, and concrete ways to

Interactive, positive messages for self-esteem, music, movement, storytelling, puppets and imagination. Fun, joy, expert pacing,.

40 years of experience as a music movemetn and imagination educator,

Toddler Town™ (STREAM for Toddlers)

Set up as a town, Toddler Town™ toddlers and their guardians will navigate through each station to learn and experience

Virtual Program: Wonderful Weekend Family Fall Activity!!!

Create a “2020-Time

Join us for a trip around the world as we investigate animal science through popular folktales and legends! In this entirely virtual program, participants travel from East Africa to Brazil and beyond

Arithmetickles is a highly interactive program that combines storytelling, mime and games with the everyday application of basic math concept. On stage participation allows selected audience members

Do you or someone you love struggle with anxiety? For many of us, anxiety is an emotion we deal with on a regular basis.  Come join  certified life coach, Chris Rich, to learn what causes

We start the year off with new year's resolutions and have plans to make all sorts of changes to become our best selves.  As the month progresses, a lot of times we have given up on our goals and

What if we are wrong about what happiness is and how we can get more of it? We are all in the pursuit of happiness.  We often spend so much time looking for it, we miss out on the happiness right

The 2023 Summer Theme is "Find Your Voice".  In this presentation patrons will learn the importance of they way we talk to ourselves.  Our inner voice has a significant impact on all of our

Honoring the Earth and Each Other: with Stories and Songs from around the globe we celebrate the Earth and all the natural world. Excellent for ecological themes and for encouraging respect and care

Learn about our collective New England history in this entertaining and educational folksong presentation. Stories of the Lowell Mill Girls, Maine Lumberman, Nantucket Whalerman, Gloucester Sailor are

Older Adults are among the fastest growing group of cannabis consumers. This  makes sense, as many seniors have serious health concerns for which cannabis can be useful. Despite the benefit seniors

Ten award-winning short films from four continents explore our complicated feelings about climate change and the possibility of our inspired response to it.
 
Rhode Island

With concerns about climate change increasing by the day, cacao producers around the world are working to ensure their farms survive the changing growing seasons. Likewise, small batch chocolate makers

Most Boston visitors and students of American history know the story of the Boston Tea Party. But did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they instead turned to drinking

We’ll answer questions like what chemicals in the brain are released when we eat chocolate that makes us feel so good? Does chocolate really have caffeine in it? What is cocoa butter, and why

The role of women in chocolate through the ages has been complicated and immense. Whether participating in harvesting and the preparation of ancient cacao drinks by indigenous tribes through the ages,

Fascinating Rhythms" stage performance.

Using his drumming, dance and cultural anthropology training, a wealth of African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian percussion, award-winning teaching artist Cornell

Perhaps women need to be reminded of how far we’ve come in order to see how far we still can go. Discover what life was really like for New England's colonial women - because we've always been

The Not-So-Good Old Days is a hands-on history program for kids. As a teacher, I know that students are more engaged and focused when they're working on hands-on projects. What could be more hands-on

This program explores how Delta and Piedmont blues informed the poetry of Langston Hughes. It also talks about poetic devices and their use in blues music, as well as dabbling in songwriting if the

The Melting Pot of American Music

with Marylou Ferrante and Robin OHerin

This musical and interactive program explores early American instruments, songs and songwriters: where they come

"I wonder where that came from?" Ever wonder where those everyday items came from, superstitions, fairytales, songs, customs, expressions and more. Fun facts are explored using humour, music and storytelling.

A relaxing hour of tradional, contemporary and original jazz. Sit back and let us take you on a musical journey from 1920's to the future of music is explored.

Interactive program designed to lead children through the fundamentals of making a song and music together. A song will actually be composed by the audience using a variety of hand instruments to include:

Participants will explore fundamentals of music theory, instrument tuning, basic chords and writing and playing songs. Fun and informative, learn to play that guitar you've put away.

On completing

Participants with some knowledge of guitar playing will expand their horizons. They will explore different musical scales, patterns, techniques, playing styles, more advanced chords. Playing songs as

This workshop will cover chord scales, more advanced note scales, modern hammering techniques, group improvisation will be explored. Various styles including jazz, rock, country, blues and more.

Tour the world of beats and music with Cosmic Moxa. Using an array of ethnic instruments i.e. Jambe (african drums), Native american drum, Latin American Conga drum, rain shoot, Russian Balalaka, wooden

Legend of the Loch-Ness, Big foot, and other wild legends are explored with humor, song, and music.

Take a trip around the world exploring WILD WORLD BEATS, African, Asian, Spanish and more are played. Audience participation using a variety of ethnic instruments. First part of program we describe

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves magical legends from around the world, the legend of the pickle (Germany) the legend of the spider (Finland) the legend of the Rose (Mexico) and more. A beautiful hour

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her magic and takes you on wild adventures through outer space. Tales of other worlds, fantastic creatures, and even some legends of our own universe, planets etc. Accompanied

Myths and legends of outer space and our solar system. Marvelous tales that have you on the edge of your seat, laughing until you cry, and learning more than you thought you would. Storyteller Nancy

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her magic once again telling the tale from Finland of "The legend of the Christmas Spider" accompanied by John Salonen on guitar and keyboards a magical hour is assured.

Discover tales from Native Americans, how constellations were named, myths of forest creatures, how thunder came to be, culture, legends, clothing, shelter and more, plus we'll make an authentic native

Experience a hands on workshop to learn how to take stunning photos with any cell phone, tablet or device with a camera. Craig Norton has been a photographer for over 30 years and he's been teaching

With colorful, dazzling costumes and a wealth of cultural and historical information the dances are inspired by the rich music and dance traditions of the Middle East. Programs are for all ages, are

Wes-hael! Be hale and hearty in good company. Complement your family traditions to drive the cold winter away and hail the returning light. This festive workshop is rich with midwinter customs for wassailing

Traditional chanteys and original ballads in the maritime tradition from Lynn's home port of Boston. Enjoy true tales in song of the first Maypole in North America, the Boston Tea Party, our nation's

The year is 1008. Stand on the Viking knarr with Gudrid and her son Snorri as she looks back at VInland and the New World. Feel the wind snap her cloak pin. Seek through the grass for her spindle whorl.

A CELEBRATION OF APPLES Balance on a ladder and bite into a crisp Macoun or Macintosh. Peel and slice Cortlands or Jonathans into a fresh-baked pie. Quaff a pint of cider fresh from the press or aged

Live, Interactive, Educational programs for the young and old. We bring a collection of exotic and unusual creatures to you to touch, hold and learn about their habitats and behaviors.

Run Along! is a musical movement show designed for children and their caregivers aged 4-8.  During the program, the audience and I set a goal to take 5,000 steps (projected from a pedometer)

I have been sword fighting professionally for 6 years as an instructor, entertainer, and educator and I love bringing the excitement of historical and fantasy combat to adults and children through real

An interactive lighsaber training session!

Using safe-for-contact foam weapons, participants learn lightsaber combat by exploring historical swordsmanship techniques and the potential physics

A variety of costumed living characters to fit historical and fictional themes are available; Characters from literature, Pirates, Knights, Vikings, Jedi, etc.

Available for a wide varieties

Swordsmanship training and duels using safe-for-contact foam swords. This event can be tailored to any age group, however only a single age group should participate. Costuming and theme can be adapted

"The sport of Fencing is comprised of three disciplines: the foil, the épée, and the sabre; One of the first sports to be played in the Olympics, fencing is based on the traditional skills

A unique presentation that combines historical swordsmanship with physics:

A discussion of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion, Levers, Gravity, Friction, Potential and Kinetic energy, human physiology,

a. In this popular presentation, Dan gives an overview of jazz history and the major jazz styles.

b. (If desired, Dan performs solo or with ensemble to illustrate the lecture.)

a. There have been many great musicians in jazz. Every so often, jazz artists come along that change the direction of the music and set the standards for others to come. In this well-received presentation,

This exciting presentation serves as a great introduction to listening to jazz. In this lecture, Dan shares recordings from various periods/jazz styles and discusses the following:

a. Why certain

Jazz isn't just music, it's a lifestyle! It has its own slang, for example. 'Cats' use phrases like 'the eagle has flown"--phrases the average person doesn't understand. The jazz arena has its own

Jazz encompasses many different styles-a feature that has allowed jazz musicians great flexibility and has helped jazz music to endure.

a. In this well-loved presentation, Dan discusses the development

Virtual Kids Shows
Dance Parties,  Sing-alongs,  Scavenger Hunts,  Early Education,  Interactive Fun

Kids

With keyboard, felt board, finger puppets, and other engaging visual props, Dara weaves old favorites and new songs, finger plays, rhythmic activities/simple instrument playing, and creative movement

One of the messages of LITTLE PIG JOINS THE BAND is that everyone has something to contribute to a group endeavor - especially when the endeavor is making music. In this mostly-musical program, David

People often ask an author, "Where do you get your ideas?" For David Hyde Costello, it often starts with a sketch. In this program, it starts with a scribble. Audience members provide ideas for how

Award winning composer, David Polansky presents a fabulous rainbow of original song styles (funny and serious) explaining how he creates each work. David improvises songs on the spot. Song subjects

The very educational program features award winning original songs about

animals from all over the world. I'll introduce each song with some information about the country where the animal lives.

Camel:

Music for young and old alike.......Music that makes it impossible for one to sit still.......Music whose chestnuts endure as classics....Music that makes you smile....bigtime.

All of these phrases

MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES

Recently the Norman Rockwell Museum commissioned David Polansky to develop MUSIC THROUGH THE

In "Poetry in Motion," now in its 17th year with Young Audiences, David Zucker brings to vivid life the best of English language poetic literature. This participatory program recreates the fine tradition

David Zucker-1996 National Young Audiences' Artist of the Year-and award winning actor, Richard McElvain, blow the dust off centuries of stories from ancient Greece, bringing the power, majesty and

Participatory stories and songs from around the world presented by two Parents' Choice award winning performers with over 50 years of combined performing experience. Roger plays guitar, banjo, mandolin,

Earth Rhythms is an exciting music and storytelling program that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Lively songs, interesting facts and humor combine with audience participation

Participatory stories and songs celebrating the season and adaptable to a wide variety of age groups. Can focus on Halloween, Thanksgiving, the Winter Holidays of the Solstice Season, Spring or Summer.

Earth Rhythms is an exciting music and storytelling program that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Lively songs, interesting facts and humor combine with audience participation

Participatory stories and songs celebrating the season and adaptable to a wide variety of age groups. Can focus on Halloween, Thanksgiving, the Winter Holidays of the Solstice Season, Spring or Summer.

Get kids and families laughing and excited about reading. Humorous poetry, music, laughter and fun abound in this magical session for families. There's a parent-kid contest, a family project, and more

Learning language arts through HUMOR and music. Gets the right brain to help in traditionally left-brained subject areas. See www.IncredibleAssemblies.com for details on these incredible programs. A

Award-winning children's author and poet Jeff Nathan provides unique ADHD insight, delving into why the inattentive mind wanders (and to where). He shares specific ideas to help ADHD (and non-ADHD)

This original story by Deborah Costine is about a wetland habitat and some of the animals that live there. It includes the Blandings Turtle, the North American Beaver and a Blue Spotted Salamander.

How Specific Foods May Be Causing Your Weight Loss Resistance & Low Energy

Do you try to eat healthy but can't seem to lose weight and keep it off? Always tired? Certain

Using storytelling, ventrilloquism and magic, the following story unfolds:

Seymour is a homeless dragon looking for food and shelter when he comes to a library late at night.

He enters the

Through storytelling, ventrilloquism and magic, the following stories unfold:

Vinny the vulture becomes too careless with his friends. He is held accountable for the problems he causes by being

An exceptional adventure of three children on a journey to a distant planet.

Professional circus performers and teaching artists Marci & Marisa Diamond (Diamond Family Circus) will demonstrate fun circus arts skills like juggling and balancing, and show you what you

In "Tea with Mrs. Dickens",  Catherine Hogarth Dickens welcomes you into the Dickens Family Home at Tavistock in December 1852. During your visit, Mrs. Dickens shares stories, from her early life

This lively performance introduces library audiences to this pivotal Middle Eastern culture. Featuring Diane's first book: A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales, Diane brings to

Folk songs give us a glimpse into the lives of ordinary women in centuries past, who left behind few written records. In a clear, vibrant voice, Diane sings compelling songs used for centuries to speed

The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500

The Aussie Fun Jam (Didgeridoo Workshop) is a unique musical and cultural experience. The didgeridoo is an Australian Aboriginal instrument with a funky, fresh sound that’s as exotic as its name.

Virtuoso didgeridoo player Rob Thomas takes the audience on a musical journey to Australia and beyond, as he plays an assortment of didgeridoos and worldly percussion instruments. The didgeridoo, usually

Join us on an epic adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of the dinosaurs to the modern world. With awe-inspiring visuals, we’ll explain how the air we breathe was created; we’ll

Deep in the mystical mountains of western North Carolina, if you listen quietly at night, you might hear the ancient and enthralling sound of … a wolf! Although wolves no longer live in the wild

Dinosaur tracks and they lead right to your library. Join Dinoman and his pet raccoon Reflex on an up to the minute kid-fun scientific romp through the world of dinosaurs. Through mystifying magic,

What possible connection could dinosaurs have to our solar system? More that you would think. Dinoman-space!, a fun-filled exploration of the heavens. From Mercury to meteors, from planetoids to

Join a DINOSAURS ROCK expert for a fun and educational Jurassic journey—complete with museum-quality, life-size and genuine specimens as the backdrop to exploring the world of dinosaurs and fossils. 

Join a DINOSAURS ROCK expert for this fun and educational geological journey, exploring of the world of Rocks & Minerals, complete with real, massive museum quality specimens as the backdrop! In-person,

Join us for an under-the-sea adventure to explore the world of sharks, oceans, and sealife with a DINOSAURS ROCK expert - learn about awe-inspiring topics related to Sharks & Oceans through visual

Join a DINOSAURS ROCK expert for this  exploration of the insect world, with the backdrop of a Museum exhibit filled with unusual insects (taxidermy under glass or acrylic). Learn about prehistoric

Learn the facts to keep yourself and your identity safe online.

Computer beginner friendly! Learn the magic of basic computer troubleshooting and impress your family and friends.

For those enthusiasts who want to try a hand at building their own desktop computer, and want a chance to practice before they get started.

Get started learning HTML and CSS, and build your own webpage with nothing but Notepad! We will cover the anatomy of a .html document, using CSS in-line vs stylesheets, and a number of important tags.

Everyone needs a website now-a-days, but diving straight into HTML can be daunting. Thankfully there are CMSs (Content Management System) that can do the heavy lifting for those who have no interest

A hands-on opportunity for participants to learn how to solder electronics. When participants arrive they will sign in, and the instructor will go down the list, giving each person instruction as they

Each summer, I offer a new summer reading magic show that is themed for the national CSLP theme.

For the summer of 2014, I am presenting an all-new program titled Fizz Boom Read Magic Show, which

The Ukulele and You is an exciting and engaging workshop for beginner ukulele players. We learn how to hold and strum an ukulele, a few chords, and everyone will be playing fun songs in no time. Ukuleles

Please note that this program is on hold due to current health situation, and the availability and price of workshop materials. Check out my "Ukulele and You" workshop for a fun music activity.

In

Tea: The First Wicked Weed
Women’s Role in Revolutionizing the Colonies.

In December, 1767, the Town Meeting of Harvard, Massachusetts voted to discourage the sale and purchase of

Real science fun from a real science PhD! Choose amazing hands-on programs with topics from sound to light to fingerprinting and forensics

The Bombing of Laos and the Continuing Tragedy of Cluster Bombs

Dr. Walter Haney, Professor at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College offers to give a talk on "The Bombing of Laos and

Mindfulness is something we all aspire to, and theatre is a wonderful method to help us get there. Actors rely on mindfulness to help them to connect with their character and with others in a scene.

This program is designed as an introductory class to the basics of acting. Participants will learn about different styles and teachings, explore character and scene development, and practice with introductory

What is improv? Improv is the act of making up a scene, plot, characters and dialogue spontaneously without preparation. Actors work together to create a scene, often based off a suggestion from the

This program is designed especially for children 5 and under and explores creative expression, with a link to literature. Classes begin with a story, and through the ideas of participants and guidance

This is a really fun and engaging presentation for children and people of all ages to help them understand that simply slowing their breath down can help to ease anxiety, improve sleep, sharpen focus,

In this workshop you'll learn how to apply research-based sound techniques to your life that will help improve your sleep cycle and boost your immune system.

Participants will also have access

Kids learn better when they laugh™ 

When we perform WITH children, we bring our clown car full of dummies, drums and percussion instruments for the children to play WITH our dummies.  

Children

Can you talk? Almost anyone can become a ventriloquist!  This introductory course provides step-by-step instructions and reveals the secrets to this amazing and rewarding art form.  Bring

Invite Harry Potter, Hermione, Dumbledore, and all the fantastic fantasy figures/puppets from DriscollProductions.com

Have you ever worked with dummies?  Ventriloquist dummies?

ATTENTION

Children ages 2 to 102 are invited to join the free INTERACTIVE facebook LIVE fun and drum along VIRTUALLY with our Driscoll Drumming Dummies... using anything at home that you hit, shake, or scrape

40" Ventriloquist puppet Jerry, Doug The Talking Dog, Greg - Boston's Green Monster, Shelly The Sheepdog and all the Driscoll Dummies demonstrate kindness, friendship, and unity as part of our interactive

Invite Paul Revere to your school or library.  Kevin Driscoll, M. Ed. is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience.  His FIVE STAR Paul Revere & Friends INTERACTIVE

Drum Circles are a perfect fit for the 2008 "Wild Reads" Summer Reading Program.

DRUM CIRCLES are completely interactive events. I share fun songs and rhythms, body percussion and percussion

This lively program, presented in a fun game-show format, is appropriate for children of all ages. Find out how deep penguins can dive, how far they can shoot their guano (penguin poo!), how they feed

This program highlighting penguin behavior is tailored for younger audiences. Using photographic examples, The Penguin Lady has the children mimic her as she demonstrates various penguin calls and behaviors.

It's the 'March of the Penguins' for kids! This presentation, featuring beautiful images of penguins, tells the amazing story of the Emperor penguin's unique breeding season, including their incredible

This compelling presentation tells the incredible story of the massive rescue and rehabilitation of 20,000 African penguins that were oiled when a ship sank near their breeding grounds. Dyan was a key

Penguins are an indicator species, alerting us to the state of the environment they live in. They are the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine'. It is now clear to scientists that penguins are being

“Dyeing to Wear It” ™ is an interactive workshop where participants will create a beautiful and versatile piece of wearable art. Classes are infused with storytelling by the
artist,

Covers the basics of selling on eBay. Participants will learn how to:

1. establish a seller's account

2. research what products to sell

3. create great item listings

4. create

This program introduces participants to the essentials of buying wisely and safely on eBay. Included is discussion of how to search for items, how to evaluate a listing, how to evaluate a seller, bidding,

How do animals find their homes, food, and friends? Learn about animals through a themed storybook reading, touchable bones and pelts, and visit with a live animal.

How do turtles to survive in different habitats and through seasonal changes? Meet a live turtle, touch turtle biofacts and gather information about turtle adaptations and life cycle in this interactive

What properties make a structure stand or a bridge span? Discover your inner engineer as you manipulate materials in a real-life building design challenge.

What structures and behaviors do animals exhibit that help them survive? Observe live animals, bones and animal pelts. Draw conclusions about how structure and function influence evolutionary success

What happens to the animals that live in an ecosystem when humans move in? Take on a real-world conservation issue as you work with classmates to develop a parcel of land. Meet a local animal most often

How can you design an efficient wind turbine that converts wind energy into electricity? Build a working wind turbine, measure its performance, and learn firsthand how the design process can create

Why does the weather change from day to day and season to season? How are weather and climate different? What variables affect the weather? Experience the forces driving weather through interactive

Edward Lodi talks about his latest book, The Pequot War.

 In 1637 the Puritans waged a genocidal war against the Pequots, the most powerful

Bullying prevention through multicultural folk tales. Tales speak

to respect, gossiping, shared responsibility, inclusion, standing up for oneself and others, and knowing the behaviors of bullying.

Exquisite and fragile, yet strong enough to migrate thousands of miles, monarch butterflies have captured our imaginations with their beauty and complexity.  Elke and her husband Garth have gotten

Elke Jahns-Harms and Weronika Balewski, Flutes

What makes a flute a flute? You may be surprised! Please join us for an afternoon concert full of melodious and sprightly duets, haunting Native

The herbs and trees of the Samhain Fire Festival, including their medicinal and spiritual aspects. Communication with the dead, protection, purification and entering the Fairy Realm are made possible

Ellen Evert Hopman, author, Herbalist and Druid Priestess, shares the basic concept of “Animal Spirit Medicines”. For the Ojibway and other nations, plants were classified according to their

Learn an ancient plant classification system that was developed in a time before most people could read. Did the plant grow in sun or shade? In damp soil or in a dry area? The shape of a leaf, the color

The Irish Ogham alphabet pre-dates the Latin alphabet. Instead of letters like A-B-C-D the alphabet uses tree names like Birch, Rowan, Elder, Oak, etc. Each letter of the alphabet is couched in symbolism

Who are the Good Neighbors and how do they live? What kinds of offerings are suitable to them? Learn the basics of polite contact with the Sidhe Realm (the Fairy Realm). Make a wee charm and take home

A lecture exploring the roots of Druidism, its origins in the ancient proto-Indo-European homeland of the Black Sea area, it's full blossoming in the Celtic cultures of Europe, its demise and rebirth

A slide show of trees that are easily found in North America, and a discussion of their medicinal uses, mythology and spiritual significance.

A showing of the video and a discussion about the Pagan wheel of the year. This video was designed as a teaching tool for schools, libraries, and public education. Filmed entirely in beautiful rural

A Medicinal Herbs Slide Show

A lecture and slide show of common medicinal plants, their uses and preparation.

Do you enjoy touring beautiful gardens? We will show you the best public gardens, nursery display gardens, and private gardens open to the public in the Northeast to visit for inspiration! Learn about

Jazzy containers are the “jewelry” of a garden, elevating it from “good” to “great”! Learn how to brighten shady spots with pops of color, create focal points for

How do you create a sunny perennial garden that will delight you with colorful blooms and flowers for cutting from spring through fall? Learn about plant layering, new and reliable perennials, companion

Some of our most beloved painters, sculptors and authors were inspired by the gardens they created. Visit the private havens of Edith Wharton, Julian Alden Weir, Childe Hassam, Daniel Chester French,

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the magical gardens in Cornwall and Devon are home to some of the most exciting, rare, and beautiful plants in the British Isles. Enjoy an armchair tour of twelve historically

Scotland is home to amazing public and private gardens. Enjoy an armchair tour of 10 very different gardens in Scotland—from castle and historic estate properties in the Highlands to botanic gardens

What do we do when the world turns upside down?               
Life is filled with chaos, some of which we cause ourselves and some of which we have done

Whatever your boss calls it, you’ve been fired.  Instead of holding the infamous “pity party,” try hosting a celebration bash for yourself.  After all, you are now FREE to

We have all been thrown into the reality of the unknown by the pandemic. We often feel we have little or no control of how we live our own lives. However, there will come a time when all this fear,

Optimistic people are more likely to present themselves effectively on their resume and during job interviews than those who exude negativity and lack enthusiasm and passion. Optimistic people are also

The key to getting every interview you seek is an effective resume, one that maximizes your strengths and minimizes your weaknesses.  You are the product and your resume is your No. 1 marketing

Finding employment is often a challenge, even in the best of times. The current pandemic is compounding an already stressful situation. Job-seekers must take advantage of every contact they have, especially

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, the baby boom years, and are finding it increasingly difficult to land an interview, let alone a job, you are encountering the reality of ageism, the most subtle

If you are now unemployed, or soon will be, due to the current pandemic, you need to revamp your job search strategies. Since many companies are downsizing or closing completely during this time of

Whether you are unemployed or under employed, whether you “see the handwriting on the wall” or the pandemic has seriously limited your employment options, landing your next job may prove

Libraries Change Lives                

Prequel from the Presenter: The seeds for this webinar have been floating around on the periphery of my consciousness

We have all been thrown into the reality of the unknown by the pandemic. We often feel we have little or no control of how we live our own lives. However, there will come a time when all this fear,

How we live - and, most importantly, enjoy - our life depends upon how we view the events we experience and the relationships we develop.  Some people cower under an umbrella of pessimism while

Each one of us is a unique gift manifesting in the form of a special human being.  The universe is blessed by the presence of a diverse population of ever-evolving spiritual beings. No matter how

Be your own boss and work at home!  Sounds great, doesn’t it? More than 600,000 people start businesses each year; unfortunately, approximately 20% of these businesses fail within two years,

Starting and managing a business is a challenge.  Business owners must take advantage of every contact they make.  This means NETWORK.  This webinar provides a clear understanding of

Meditation is being discussed and practiced everywhere these days: doctors’ waiting rooms, boardrooms, locker rooms, classrooms. Scientific study provides evidence that meditation reduces stress

 Meditation appears to be a passive activity, it is actually a very dynamic practice leading to new ways of thinking.  Your belief system, your understanding of how the universe operates,

One of the many joys of humanhood is the ability to make choices, learn anew, change perspective, uncover inner wisdom and live from abundance and joy.  However, making the decision to explore

Americans are facing the reality that layoffs, downsizing, unemployment and underemployment have become a way of life as a result of the current worldwide pandemic. 

When unemployment benefits

How we live - and, most importantly, enjoy - our life depends upon how we view the events we experience and the relationships we develop.  Some people cower under an umbrella of pessimism while

How often have you asked yourself, as you engaged in some activity you love, “I wonder if I could make money at this?”  Whether you are a ballroom dancer, golfer, numerologist, gourmet

Youthful aging is not an oxymoron. It is an attitude that defines a new belief system, supports positive emotions and motivates healthy behaviors. Aging is often seen as a downward spiral into a life

The titles in this Series are Build a Better You by Discovering the Treasure Within, Build a Better You with Quotations and Affirmations, and Build a Better Through Meditation. Although each topic stands

One of the greatest social maladies of our time is loneliness. Two years of “pandemic living” brought this sense of separation to the forefront of consciousness. Even now, as pandemic restrictions

For decades inspirational speaker and author Constance Hallinan Lagan has been sharing the belief that, although we have little control over much of what happens, we do create our lives by the choices

In an indescribably unique style of storytelling, San Francisco's master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo introduces students to folk tales and myths from Asian cultures, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,

Take an imaginary journey around the world with Dora through Puppet Show, Folksong, Artifact-sharing, Folkdance, Craft, Game, and Reenactment. Based on your constituencies or interests, choose cultures

Folktales from around the World are brought alive with authentic artifacts and figures.  All continents are represented.  Each show features a strong positive moral message, as folk characters

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a rare hands-on playshop via Zoom. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and

Discover Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of gift-wrapping with textiles, in a rare hands-on playshop. Join multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion and take a cultural

Celebrate the seasons and honor nature by unleashing your creativity in this unique workshop offered by multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion. Each participant will

Celebrate the seasons and honor nature by unleashing your creativity in this unique workshop offered by multi-talented international artist Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion. Each participant will

Celebrate diversity with K-Pop Demon Hunters. In this program Rumi, Zoey, and Mira join the dance floor for a fun stage show, immersive experience, and dance party! Set includes a 30 minute "stage show"

People often tell me that my photographs are beautiful, a really lovely compliment I always appreciate. I’ve spent years learning and honing my craft. I own professional camera equipment and know

What makes for a great garden? With beautifully photographed showcase gardens as our examples, we will explore and dissect garden design and the hardscape and softscape elements that make a design shine.

Perhaps you have smelled the lovely fragrance of a peony and were immediately transported back to a time long ago in your grandmother’s garden. Have you ever wondered why that is? Have you ever

Feast your eyes on 12 magnificent gardens in this sampling of New York and New Jersey gardens where we’ll see a variety of garden styles. Among them are the Olmsted designed, colonial garden at

From plant bedecked stone cottages in southwestern England and on to 11 unique gardens in Devon, Cornwall and the Cotswolds, I’ll take you on a visually stunning armchair tour of this charming

Join me on an armchair visit to one of England’s most picturesque regions, rich with stunning coastlines, quaint villages, country houses, gardens and ponies roaming the moors, all beautifully

Sit back and enjoy these armchair tours of some of the most gorgeous gardens in New England. Each of these lively presentations, illustrated with my professional photography, features a beautiful and

We'll start in Portland where we’ll climb switchback roads high above the city to visit Pittock Mansion in the West Hills section of the city and then to Washington Park, home to both the International

It's a rock n' rollin' good time as Fireman Jim teaches basic safety through easy to learn songs and live demonstrations. Children will enjoy singing along as they learn how to stop drop and roll,

Flower sticks, Japanese kendama, diabolo, and spinning plates. Hands-on workshop explores skill toys from around the world and includes a set of flower sticks and instructional DVD for the library.

Three ball jugging is broken down into simple, easy to learn steps. Participants will be given individual feedback by an instructor as well as learn how to give constructive feedback to peers. By the

Tweens & teens are introduced to basic balloon twisting skills to make dogs, giraffes, and other sculptures. Teams then face a challenge that incorporates brainstorming, creative thinking, performance,

We could all use a little stress relief these days. Luckily, the plants are here to help! Join Nora Toomey, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom, to dive deep into a handful of plants that nourish and support

Join Nora Toomey, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom, for this deep dive into plants and holistic practices that can improve sleep! You will learn the foundations of a healthy sleep cycle, why sleep is

Mugwort or Artemisia Vulgaris is a plant that is woven so deeply into the folklore and mythology of countless cultures around the world. It is an ancient plant, rich with story, magic and medicine.

In this one-hour workshop, Nora Toomey, Clinical Herbalist of True Bloom, will discuss the foundations of supporting the Immune System, dive deep into a handful of plants that prevent and treat colds,

With the budding of flowers and the buzzing of bees we celebrate the arrival of Spring! Unfortunately, all the butterflies and blossoms tend to arrive with Spring’s most aggravating counterpart,

Many Herbalists think about the body as “keeping score” or storing emotional and physical memories of grief and trauma that often manifest as addiction or other physical and emotional imbalances.

Herbal Medicine teaches us that each season has its own plants, gifts, and unique medicine to offer. By following the rhythms and plants of each season, we give ourselves the opportunity to integrate

Herbal Medicine teaches us that it’s possible to support our body through every milestone, every transition, every phase of life! This is especially true as we advance through the years and officially

Ready to ditch your store-bought beauty products? In this one-hour class, we will explore the many applications plants have for glowing, vibrant, healthy skin! You will learn about a handful of skin

This is a beginner's guide to making plant medicine using the "folk method." The folk method is a traditional way of making herbal medicine that does not involve fancy equipment, just basic kitchen

Fire Cider is a classic folk remedy that herbalists and “kitchen witches” have been making for generations. It boosts the immune system, wards off colds and flu, and is an overall tonic

Book a 45 min. Juggling/comedy show.

Or a 45 min. show and an hour juggling workshop.

Or a 45 min. show and an all day workshop.

Or a 45 min. show followed by a week long circus arts

ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show  

Live and VIRTUAL!              

Bringing the power of live theater

A great way to easily connect VIRTUALLY with your families at home! Celebrate Reading and Healthy Eating with FoodPlay's newest Video Story Book - bringing fun-filled healthy messages directly to children

ToBe Fit, The Juggling Nutrition Magician Show - Livestream! features the power of live theater, amazing feats of juggling, music, magic, and audience participation to help kids take

Five costumed Pilgrims (employees of Plimoth Plantation) perform a lively revue of English country songs and dances from the 17th century.

They perform in full costume and period character with

CONCERT: Music for the family that focuses on how special children are, how much we love them, how they should treat others (with respect and kindness), disability awareness (sign language taught).

This is a very interactive music program. I hand out toys related to the songs, and have instruments for a great parade! It is very educational as well as a lot of fun! This is the program I conduct

Inspiring - Uplifting - Touches the Heart - Everyone Participates - Fun

Watch a video at: www.fundrum.org

Highly interactive community building programs through collaborative

Explore the art of photography with artist, Gabrielle Charbonneau.

Learn techniques of famous photographers while developing one's own style. Students bring camera of choice, or a disposable may

A discussion on what it means to make video games professionally. Everyone growing up has had that dream, but there are a lot of challenges and decisions that you need to understand. This presentation

A presentation about how things have changed with buying and playing games today. I’ll go over the uses of digital distribution, Free to Play games and mobile, and what they mean for children

Learning Game Design with Mario Maker 2 Game Design can be a very abstract concept to learn. Not helping matters is the requirement of learning programming and an engine to even begin to understand

A presentation looking at the rise and fall of the arcade industry. Arcades gave birth to console gaming, and were dominate throughout the 80’s and 90’s. I will talk about how arcades were

A presentation looking at the growth of the eSports market. Local tournaments and clubs have grown and became big business for everyone involved. I’ll talk about the games and tournaments that

A look at the growing culture and popularity of speedrunning. Speedrunning is the act of playing through a game as quickly as possible without using any outside cheats or modding the files. While not

YouTube has become one of the easiest ways to get your name out there for doing anything you can imagine. With each year, the number of people on the site grows, and so does the difficulty of getting

A presentation specifically aimed for a younger demographic than my other talks. For kids who play a lot of videogames, there are more opportunities than ever before to turn that into a potential job.

A combination of my “Reality of Game Development” and “Playing for work” presentation aimed to provide information on all the different career paths through video games. This

Welcome to the 21st century. The traditional career path is dead. You are now in charge of your own training and career development.

Join is for an interctive discussion and learn what you must

Career coaches advise jobseekers to target companies. But, what companies should you target? How do you determine whether a company is right for you? Is there any way to tell whether you willant to

Almost every jobseeker has experienced it---You apply for a job and never hear anything, or your application is rejected immediately with a generic message, such as "After examining your resume carefully,

Congratulations, you just received a job-offer! If you are like most people, you accepted the offer almost immediately--and left $$ on the table.

While most companies expect prospects to negotiate,

Many companies require applicants to take a personality or behavioral preference test as part of the application process. Why do they do this?

Come join us as discuss all things hiring asessments.

Updated for 2024-25!  Join us to  learn the DO's and DON'Ts for writing a modern cover letter that incorporates personal branding, expresses your passion for the job, and differentiates you

All jobseekers agonize over  their resumes; many craft a beautiful cover-letter. And then when it's showtime, they put on what they think is a great interview performance, only to receive a rejection

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, companies were interviewing more and more candidates remotely. How do they differ from in-person interviews; in what ways are the same?

At this workshop,you'll

LinkedIn is the acknowledged #1 business media site; it links networking and job boards.  Some say you don't exist if you aren't on LinkedIn.

Whether you are new to LinkedIn or or not, join

LinkedIn is not only a Business/Social Media Site, it is a premier job board.  Do you know how to use it properly to find the right jobs for you?

Join is as discuss using LinkedIn as a powerful

The résumé is your primary method of introducing yourself to companies and other people.  Because hiring managers and recruiters typically scan it in only 6 to 8 seconds, your résumé

All the evidence, surveys, and testiminals agree--Most jobs are found through networking.  Yet, most people are not good at it, and most people dread it.

That's because you are doing it

How you introduce yourself to anyone is a crucial component in networking. Too many people focus on their own needs during the introduction and fail to give the other person any reason to listen attentively. 

Ageism is illegal. It's also rampant. Thousands of smart and experienced workers can't land a job, because of misguided perceptions and biases.

Come join us as we discuss ageism and present tips

The job-search can wear you down until you think there's something wrong with you. How do you hold up; how do you not break down; how do you sustain your morale?

Join us as we acknowledge how

All New for 2025!

Many adults have trouble answering the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up."  So, one can only imagine the difficulty young people have with the question.

Is

Teams compete for prizes and show off their job search prowess by playing classic Jeopardy. All categories relate to careers and the job search.

The program uses the online website Jeopardy Labs

Have you encountered discrimination during your job search?

Would you recognize subtle discrimination against you?

Join us as we discuss the many forms of discrimination you may encounter

Join us and learn how to market yourself like: The happiest place on Earth!  Just do it! Because there are some things money can’t buy.

If you can’t provide a compelling and

A crucial, yet often neglected skill, is the art of influencing or managing others while one lacks direct authority over the people or resources.  In this workshop we discuss proven methods for

Employers prefer to hire critical thinkers, because they are great problem solvers.  But what is "critical thinking?"

This workshop defines and explains critical thinking; includes several

In the program, CelloBop, students meet the music, musician, and maker of the music: both the traditional cello and the modern day electric cello. Gideon Freudmann classical charm with powerful contemporary

Both the artistic and scientific aspects of music are explored through an examination of acoustics, sound waves, intervals, rhythms, and chord progressions-exploring the acoustic properties of cello

Voyages & Voices is an interactive fun-filled adventure to foreign lands. Your imagination is your passport to laugh, dance and sing your way across the globe. The itinerary includes folktales, songs

The Snow Queen is an enchanting, magical character who welcomes you to the wonders of winter through stories, poems, fingerplays and songs.

Once Upon a medieval Time is a Medley of Myth, Merry & Mischief.

An interactive performance packed full of stories, songs, dance & mime that explore the fun and folklore of the Middle Ages.

Songs and stories from around the campfire for campers of almost all ages. Excellent for families.

Connects with summer reading themes and multicultural literature, and a new program Good 41:

Good Wins are group building games and cooperative play led by storyteller and games leader Todd Goodwin at your library, school, or camp or any place people of mixed ages want to gather and play. Also

Layer the Walls began as a live theater piece that explores stories of a tenement apartment in New York City that was once home to hundreds of new immigrants.

Now we’re

As part of our mission, GBM volunteers provide talks, workshops, webinars, and other educational programs at public libraries, senior centers, green fairs, and other venues. Our presentations cover

Teach your children to be a great audience and to participate joyfully. This original and highly interactive program is an introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for children and the prequel

Paint the Starry Sky in Pastel: Explore how to use pastels to create beautiful skies in landscapes as well as more earthly cosmic wonders. Greg's hands-on art workshop was nominated for a Mass. Cultural

Gingerly Adjust to a New Normal – DIY Ginger Ale

A super easy healthy homemade Ginger Ale recipe. It’s not only delicious,

Hippocrates said, "all disease begins in the gut." History has proven Hippocrates to be a pretty smart guy, and science is now linking poor gut health with a myriad of health problems.

Staying

“Booch” flows at coffee shops and health food stores. It’s become extremely trendy, but many people still don’t know why it’s good for them. Kombucha’s bacteria—the

Occu-pie my thoughts! DIY Maple Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
Over time, our skin cell’s turnover rate slows down causing it to look

The vast majority of medical approaches in our health-care system are directed at treating symptoms from the outside-in, but your body has a tremendous ability to heal itself from inside-out. When it

Our Samurai arrives in costume and talks of what it was like to live in the time of the Samurai. He will bring sample (unsharp) weapons and Kendo armor for the audience to touch and try on. Optionally,

Ever wondered how to bring your reading program to life and leave a bigger impact on young readers? 

Guardian Adventures will come to you, bringing story and learning to life!  Our

I Promoted Myself - recount the rise of a washerwoman, entrepreneur, a dedicated woman, who was committed to giving her time and money to her community and led an anti-lynching campaign all the way

I Can't Die But Once - one of the most daring and effective spies during the Civil War were none other than Harriet Tubman. During the forty-five minute presentation, Harriet Tubman weaves a tale of

Join us for our educational nature and science programs for libraries!  Program topics are available on our website handsonnature.org, along with several new programs on our local frogs & salamanders,

In our Backyard Birds program we will learn about the local birds in our yards and how to start identifying them.  Learn which birds are common in Massachusetts and which ones are fun to study!

Join us online through Zoom for a live presentation on our local frogs and salamanders!  Come learn about our different species, and where each of them can be found.  This is such a fun time

In this fun program we will discover some of our fascinating local bugs - such as beetles, worms, ladybugs and caterpillars!  Through learning about them, we will gain a better understanding and

In this program we will learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. We will discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground.

In this program, we will be discovering the fascinating world of our local raptors!   Come discover which species we have in Massachusetts, and learn about each of their unique characteristics,

Join us as we learn about these special nocturnal insects that brighten our night sky!  Discover the habits and lifestyles of these luminous insects, and learn what makes their ‘cool light’

Come join our Underground Mammals program as we learn about our local mammal species which spend most of their lives underground.  Discover some of the special characteristics of underground mammals,

Join this favorite program to discover the many exciting forms of life in a Pond!   Come discover the mammals, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and plants that make the pond their

A gentle yet exciting program of fingerplays, songs, movement and instrument exploration for babies and their caregivers.

A high energy, creative experience for toddlers including fingerplays, participatory songs, creative movement and lots of fun. Depending upon the group we might have a puppet show, scarf dancing, instrument

A entertaining and educational program introducing instruments, dances, songs and customs from cultures around the world. Many instruments to be heard and passed around. Group dances, participatory

Is your skin dry from the cold of winter or the summer sun? Learn to make herbal moisturizers and face creams and to custom blend your product with oils and scents of your choice. We'll go over herbs

With winter cold and flu season upon us, don't be at the mercy of whatever bug is going around. Explore ways to strengthen your immune system and learn how to make herbals with anti-viral properties.

What can you use to help fight a viral infection or decrease nausea? How can you decrease the inflammation that is at the heart of so many diseases? Look no further than your spice cabinet. Learn to

Teas are a wonderful, simple way to take herbs. They are also the base for making many kid and adult friendly herbal preparations. We’ll go over the basics of making herbal teas. Then we’ll

The High Peaks Juggling Show is a highly interactive comedy juggling performance with emphasis on learning from our mistakes, team-work & cooperation, confidence building, and learning as play. It

Enrichment presentations on ancient Egypt, Greece & Rome containing museum quality reproductions of artifacts, model war machines, full-scale Roman body armor, replica clothing, PP presentations, role-playing

Abigail Adams did it all! Separated from her husband John for almost ten years, Mrs. Adams ran their Quincy farm, educated their children and wrote John letters describing the tumultuous events of the

Have you ever wished that your young audiences could understand first hand the tremendous political and social changes that occurred during the American Revolution? Mrs. Adams traces the slow and unpredictable

Using hands-on materials such as fur, bones, rubber scat and chewed plant parts, we'll explore the world of animals in winter. Who's sleeping, who's gone, who's active and surviving in the cold? We'll

Using tools to observe live insects in the lab, children will get hands-on experience as entomologists. We will discover adaptations of insects, why they are important to people and what scientists

8-12 bi-weekly program sessions. Currently leading a 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group through the support of 8 Mass. Libraries - coordinated through the Tewksbury Library. 

I am also open

Learning objectives:

Students will:
- collect data using rubber band bungee cords and Barbie dolls
- construct graphs to analyze results
- predict how many rubber bands are needed

Launched in 2004, this program uses visual magic, juggling and comedy to encourage students to read better and more often. Program objectives include teaching appropriate library behavior, illustrating

Available as an add-on to one of David's performance program offerings. Magic with Everyday Objects is a beginner level class teaching simple, yet effective magic with objects that can be found around

Stories from around the world that reflect bravery, kindness, diversity, and of being a GREAT friend! A wonderful way to kick off a new school year. All stories come to life with the use of whimsical

Hysterical stories of ghosts and witches will be sure to get the whole crowd in ghastly giggles! All stories come to life with whimsical props and fabulous costumes!

Hear stories all about the Autumn season, from what the animals do to prepare for winter, to the fun of bobbing for apples and picking pumpkins! All stories come to life with whimsical props and fabulous

Celebrate Thanksgiving with tales of the first thanksgiving. Also, through story, meet a very unhappy turkey who knows the real meaning of thanksgiving! This fun program is enhanced by the use of whimsical

Hear stories that will transport you back to a time of princesses, knights, castles...and maybe even a dragon, or two! Through dazzling props and costumes, children of all ages are entertained and engaged.

Celebrate our great environment in this delightful performance that shares stories of seeds, plants, and the farmer. Great for children of all ages.

Musical, Dance & Lecture Workshops, and Performances-Exploring the Richness and Beauty of Andean Culture. Inca Son is an internationally acclaimed Peruvian music and dance ensemble with numerous performance

Not sure how to serve the romance readers in your library? Beth , a voracious long-time romance reader and the editor at the Hip Librarian's Book Blog, will facilitate a romance novel book discussion.

This program will take children on a journey around the world in search of Inspector Magic's vacationing bunny. They will learn that reading is fun while they learn geographical information about our

The SURVIVOR School Assembly Program is full of fast-paced magic, music, drama, comedy, and audience involvement. Throughout the show, messages about Courage, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Community,

In this interactive program, participants use their imaginations to provide the background to a story about a journey to an unknown destination. The storytelling turns into story illustrating, under

Mindfulness Drop-In

The Mindfulness Drop-In can be an ongoing series of classes meeting weekly for 30 minutes, or 45 minutes or 60 minutes, either ONLINE virtually or in-person. The intention

The Mindful Movement Drop-In 

This is an ongoing class which can start at anytime during the week for a duration of 30min, 45min or 60 minutes.

The intention is to provide a class

Join Phebe Emerson on April 19, 1775-the fateful day when the Redcoats marched into Concord from Lexington. Mrs. Emerson, the wife of Concord's minister in 1775, witnessed the famous battle that took

Travel back in time with Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), who Abraham Lincoln called, "the little lady who made this great war." This famous abolitionist and author speaks about her life, her dedication

Meet Louisa May Alcott, author of the much loved autobiography, Little Women. Louisa introduces students to important 19th century issues, including suffrage, abolition, equal education, and the Underground

While learning about life a hundred years ago, children can step into the Victorian childhood of Louisa May Alcott and identify with a naughty little child who tried to be good.

My well received presentations which feature a question and answer session folloing the program covers, Family Tree Building, DNA result analysis, DNA Testing Companies Pros, Cons and Features. Migration

Narrated slide program outlining history of Metro. Boston water system and the construction of Quabbin Reservoir. Bulk of program shows what the towns flooded by Quabbin looked like and what life in

Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the U.S. (1923-29). He was a native of Plymouth, VT, but graduated from Amherst College, and became a lawyer in Northampton, MA.

Coolidge rose up in

This is a choice of narrated slide programs about the history of two different Mass. railroads The Mass Central RR (1869-83) was the predecessor of the more famous Central Mass Division of the Boston

There are two different focuses that each library can choose.

1) the most popular of the two; sessions focus on basic drawing techniques and allow an understanding of the process in which a comic

Do you love Legos or know children who love building with Legos? If so, this is the event for you!

I am a 5th grade teacher during the school year and I have a lifelong love for Legos. During

Fun-filled farm science, interactive song and story; awarded Most Educational at Maine's Common Ground Fair

Doodlebugs, spiders, ants and other crawlies are featured in this low-life revue

Wild things - nature in action, story and song

A celebration of nature with an eye to where we fit in and how we can help sustain our world. (Different versions for school ages to adult.)

A musical dive into sea science. 

Join us for a Japanese tea ceremony performance. Kyoko Wada will share "the happiness of the tea ceremony" with you and invite you to take this opportunity to leave your worries and problems at the

Balloons & stories offers a delightful mix of folktales and balloon creations.

Witch Willy Lilly ranges from "Happy Pumpkin to truly terrifying tales for the brave of heart (from folk lore). Winter

* PHYSICAL SCIENCE SHOW - most popular, auditoriums or classrooms - presents many important scientific ideas with flabbergasting demonstrations of natural forces that children (tailored to audience

Have you always wanted to write a children's book? Award winning children's book author and illustrator Jennifer E. Morris can help you get started. Whether you are interested in being published or

This program, designed for the 2006 SRP in MA, includes a talk and slide show about such "buzzy" creatures as dragonflies, beetles, cicadas, katydids, bees, and crickets that inhabit our back yards

The Measure of the Year: Seasonal Concerts Series

Musical performance, historical commentary, myth, storytelling

drawn from a variety of traditions & time periods.

SpringSongs

Since the introduction of this program in November 1988, it has proved to be one of our most popular, featured on Ct. Public Radio's 'Open Air New England,' offered as part of a special seminar at

Elizabeth Poe, the mother of Edgar Allan Poe, was a singing actress active in the United States from the late 1790s to 1811. This program, built around the music she sang & material from some of the

The password is "music" and the secret knock will be "fun."

Take a musical and historical tour of the American 1920s. Hearken to the sounds and story of the triumph of the temperance movement

Seasonal programs

Most programs include storytelling.

Each program includes information on myth, legend, & history of the season or celebration

Jim & Maggi's seasonal programs

Ballads, original music, humorous songs and anecdotal stories from Ireland performed as a solo vocalist with guitar.

Solo acoustic guitar and vocal performance of the music from some of the singer-songwriters of the 60's & 70's (James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, etc...). The inspiration

Covid-19  Program Description

Since covid-19 I have done a little live online performing and I have been surprised at how well it worked. One 1st grade student listening,

Circle of life, creation, developing intuition. This workshop gets the creative juices flowing as participants artistically work within a circle shape to create a Mandala that reflects their hopes and

Explore meditation basics, and various forms of meditation. Guided meditation, sound meditation, Japa meditation and other lesser known but meaningful forms of meditation.

Located in Eastern Central America, Belize shares borders with Guatemala and Mexico. From the crystal blue ocean waters and inland to the nearby mountains, it is amazingly diverse. Wildlife along the

Some people fear snakes, but we often fear what we do not understand. Snakes look very different and move very differently from many other animals, but anything that is different can be amazing too.

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How big can a sea turtle grow? Are all turtle shells the same? Find out for yourself! Learn more about our wonderful shelled friends and meet

From a tiny anole and a huge Komodo dragon to the venomous Gila monster, lizards can look very different. How are they similar? How do their differences actually help lizards survive around the world

What is the difference between a lizard and a snake and a crocodile and an alligator? Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? Are snakes really slimy? Learn more about our

How do you move if you don’t have legs? Hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? Learn about some of the strange and creepy critters from our wild and wacky world of animals.

What is the difference between a dragonfly and damselfly? What are they doing in our yards? How do you tell males from females? Enjoy beautiful images of these animals and learn more about these amazing

From the large Eastern tiger swallowtail and colorful monarch to the tiny spring azure, there is a huge range of size, color and patterns in local butterfly species. What makes a good butterfly habitat?

New Zealand is home to many rare birds and marine mammals including the comical yellow-eyed penguin. Watch and listen as the yellow-eyed penguin returns from the ocean to feed its chick and the Antipodes

Are you a butterfly or bird lover? The best way to attract local wildlife to your yard is to plant native plants! Animals need plants for many reasons including shelter and food. Many even have preferred

To many, windmills are the iconic symbol of the Netherlands. For many centuries, the Dutch have controlled the flow of water with dykes and windmills in order to reclaim land from the sea. In more recent

Alaska is often regarded as a last frontier and one of the last places to see numerous large wildlife. Through the Kenai fiords, small boats allow close access to thundering, calving glaciers, breaching

The Sky Islands of Arizona are among the most diverse ecosystems in the world and contains the highest biodiversity in the US. Due to their rapid elevation from the desert below, some areas remain temperate

Explore Nature Around the World-Virtually!
Wish you were traveling? Looking for future travel ideas? 
From exotic places like Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia or the Maldives, to

The Bahamas are a group of 700 islands, and many smaller islets, made from the remnants of coral reefs in the northern Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a British colony, their economy has

Live Animal program options available including New England Animals in Winter, and Spring and many other options. 

Programs can be adjusted for various ages. See thejoysofnature.com for

Before we had cars, horses were one way people could travel long distances. Now horses are often considered more of a partner with their human riders. From the small Icelandic horse to a large Cheval

Crocodilians like alligators, crocodiles and caimans are amazing animals. Powerful, smart and resilient, they have survived since ancient times, despite over hunting and habitat loss around the world.

Various mammals live in and around our backyards. What makes a mammal different from other animals? How do you know which mammals are spending time in your yard? Learn more about our rabbit, chipmunk,

LUCY STONE IS COMING TO TOWN

There was a time in our national history when a married woman did not have legal rights to the money she earned, the property she inherited, or the children she bore.

Oops Ma! Songs and Stories of Family Life:

From the crack of dawn until sleep draws us reluctantly from life's pulse, these tales reflect the laughter and tears that emerge from our authentic

In the summers heat, Paloma Holman, of the Young Women's Health & Leadership Program, has invited me to share tales in the wilds of New Hampshire. The program she runs for at risk preadolescent girls

When a child hears a story they allow themselves to become its hero or heroine. Whether they must overcome incredible odds, perform a good deed, or show courage beyond their years, the child emerges

Tricksters are as common to the folklore of cultures as spices are to their diets. Though beauty, strength, or wealth might not be in your providence, a strong set of wits can be developed and used

Stories shaped from authentic history have the power to open the heart, teach, and entertain. Judith's stories have been created for the USS Constitution Museum, the US Dept. of the Interior, National

This story, commissioned by The Morton Museum of Collierville History and the town of Collierville explores one family's life in the midst of a war that tore apart the fabric of this nation. The tale

The audience will travel across Abraham Lincoln's America with songs from and about his lifetime. The songs take us from Lincoln's birth in 1809 to his death in 1865; and from Kentucky to California.

You will see photos of the day, the letters themselves, and lyrics of the choruses projected on a large screen. Judy, in costume, will read the letters, play tunes of the time, and sing songs tht were

The audience will travel across Mark Twain's America with songs from and about his fascinating lifetime. Samuel Clemens lived in an America full of famous heroes and grand adventures. Mark Twain's

You will see photos of the day, the letters themselves, and lyrics of the choruses projected on a large screen. Judy, in costume, will read the letters, play tunes of the time, and sing songs that

You will see photos of the day, the letters themselves, and lyrics of the choruses projected on a large screen. Judy, in costume, will read the letters, play tunes of the time, and sing songs that

How do you get an idea for writing a book? How is writing a nonfiction book different from writing fiction? What did our research teach us about kids' book clubs in America? What exciting foods and

Are you a librarian, teacher, community leader, or parent interested in starting a book club for kids? Do you already run a kids' book club and want to inject new life into meetings?

Judy Gelman

 My Judy's Tune Room library concerts are filled with original, upbeat songs of many styles, and this program will give children the opportunity to make up the words and tune to a song on the spot

Perfect for the 2020 Collaborative theme, and designed to 'get kids into books,' this concert tells the musical tale of a princess who wanted to do more than 'lead the Princess life,'and decided to

Buckle up and join Judy as we make our way out from Maine across the US on a road trip that includes upbeat songs, tons of interaction and dancing and a great geography lesson! Judy engages children

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play some fun and easy songs. No

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll

Monday Night Ukulele Play Along on Zoom is looking for a sponsor for the 2nd Monday of the Month. Here's what sponsors say :
 “Julie brings great energy to this program

Live Virtual Program - Jungle Jim’s “Imagine Your Story” Balloon Magic Show (30 minutes and all ages friendly): Join Jungle Jim on a comical reading adventure! This engaging performer

Recorded Virtual Program - Jungle Jim’s Wild About Balloons Magic Show (30 minutes and all ages friendly): Giant animals, silly magic, zany humor and of course, the 6-foot balloon! This professionally

Author Illustrator Yumi Izuyama presents a folktale from the Amazon in Brazil (where she grew up) via the Kamishibai Japanese paper theater.  Using colorful original artwork, these stories come

Don't be afraid; these stories don't bite! Come join us on an imagination safari with animal stories from around the world.

Stuff your stocking with multicultural stories that celebrate the holiday spirit.

Stories of silly spooks; a balance of fright and delight.

A timeless treasury of fairytales and folktales from long ago.

Quick-witted tricksters from Africa to the United States try to trick you with their crafty tales.

Buckle up, and book a trip around the world. Travel to six continents on the wings of stories without ever leaving home.

Learn how to tell a good story; become more confident with public speaking. This lifelong skill will benefit both children and adults.

Strap on your snorkel and set sail with stories, songs, and lots of audience participation. Karen will take you on a journey filled with fish, fun, humor and enchantment.

"You can't hate someone if you know their story." Stories from around the world to help children connect and respect cultural differences, and learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Humourous,

The First Woman Doctor in the West is an historical role playing encounter with the adventurous, outspoken Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD. The doctor meets and talks with listeners as if they were back in

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a

moving,

Greek Myths and Aesop's Fables: Children act out Aesop's talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6)

Choose to hear stories from your favorite time in American history -- the Revolution, the Oregon Trail & Frontier, or the Lowell Mills -- told for younger children by a costumed character of the

"Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales" are folk stories from around the world, tailored to your group's interests. Youngsters join Kate in sound and movement and discover a wealth of cultures other than

Discover the art of darning in this hands-on workshop, perfect for small groups. Learn the basics of this time-honored mending technique and how to repair fabric with both functionality and style. Bring

Math is more than numbers. It's shapes, estimation, patterns, problem solving, measurement, telling time and spending money. Kids have been using math skills since before they could talk, and their

Why? How? Curiousity. Investigation. That's what science is all about. Why would Sir Isaac Newton be shocked by Silly Putty? Why are owl droppings so fascinating? In fifty minutes, kids are challenged

Like the weather here in New England, Keith's latest show is wild and unpredictable. From "Atmosphere" to "Zeus" this is an integrated, cross curriculum romp, and it is appropriate for all elementary

Explore solids, liquids, films, tension and pressure in Keith Michael Johnson's Secret World of Bubbles. Using inventive tools and techniques, Keith makes bubbles like you've never imagined before.

An interactive fun filled program based on traditional song favorites. Emphasis on sing a longs and audience participation. As one observer commented, "it's difficult to tell who's having more fun:

The KLS Magic Castle Puppet Theater brings exquisite and musical puppet shows to libraries, schools and events.

Themes include Oceans, Dinosaurs, Animal Hibernation, Spring and Halloween. The

Ocean's Away is a colorful and musical story about ocean characters who want to protect their habitat from pollution.

Dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and penguins will entertain and educate audiences

Colorful puppets teach children the value of reading and the love of books. There's music, interaction and a creative , entertaining way to help motivate children so they might further explore the

This show is a great winter treat for children who enjoy learning about how different animals survive the winters. Animal hibernation is a great topic during the cold winter months. This is all worked

The Magic castle travels back in time to find two young dinosaurs waiting for their mother to return with their food. T-rex and Little Triceratops discover they can overcome their differences with kindness

Animal characters present a mystery to solve for the audience. An egg has been found on a leaf. It disappears. Then a caterpillar is seen crawling and munching away. A chrysallis is found hanging from

I'm a Mass Audubon Certified Field Naturalist and former park ranger who offers guided mushroom walks and entertaining mushroom talks. Together, we explore the joys and hazards of the fungus among us,

Getting little ones to wash their hands isn't always an easy task. That's sure to change after they create their own rubber duckie soap. Get ready for a fun and creative soap-making

In this exciting session, participants will channel their creativity and craft their very own unique soapy creations. While traditional soap-making techniques typically involve lye exposure, rest assured

This hands-on experience is suitable for all ages. Using glycerin based soap, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique soapy masterpiece. There's no lye exposure involved in this process,

This hands-on experience is suitable for ages 8 and up with adult supervision! Join us for a fun and interactive experience where you can unleash your creativity through soap making. In this workshop,

Welcome to our soap making workshop, suitable for all age groups! In this workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own unique soapy creation using glycerin based soap. Unlike

Each participant will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity and make their very own unique creation using our high-quality glycerin based soap. There's no lye exposure involved in this process,

Year round blossoms for you! This unique and creative workshop is designed for teens and adults where each participant will make their own multi colored soapy creation using glycerin

Join us and unleash your creativity as you craft your very own unique glycerin based soap creation. There's no lye exposure involved in this process, as we use alternative soap making techniques. You'll

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation. During this immersive session, each participant will have the opportunity to create

Ideally followed by the Body Balms workshop at a later date, since moisturization follows exfoliation. Introducing our DIY Face Scrub Workshop - a delightful opportunity for you to

Join us as we explore the world of soap creation using glycerin based soap. Our process eliminates the need for traditional soap making techniques because we won’t be using lye. Each participant

Add a touch of sunshine to your everyday style with this colorful sunflower painting on a tote bag. With its happy colors, this project is perfect for any time of the year. Introduce yourself to the

Let your creativity bloom as you customize this unique piece of wearable art with this vibrant tulip painting on a tote bag. Dive into the world of vibrant colors and unleash your inner artist with

A perfect program for Spring after a cold and gray winter! Introduce yourself to the world of vibrant colors and unleash your creativity with this stunning tulip painting. During this hands-on workshop

With its happy colors, this project is perfect for any time of the year. Introduce yourself to the world of vibrant colors and unleash your creativity with this stunning sunflower painting! During this

Introducing Spooky Candles for Kids! With no melting required, this workshop is designed for all age groups but tailored specifically for the littlest ones. It is a safe and enjoyable

During this workshop, we will cover everything you need to know about creating the perfect candles. We will discuss the different types of candles and which wax is best suited for each type. Understanding

Introducing our exciting workshop for ages 8 and up, where each participant gets to unleash their creativity and make their own unique polar bear soap! Using a glycerin based soap as the foundation,

When exploring black holes we encounter warped space, quantum particles, and other topics once found only in science fiction. We will gain a better understanding of these once theoretical objects while

Insects are our hidden neighbors. They are the largest major group of animals and are found in all major habitats except the oceans. By some estimates there are more kinds of insects than all other

Over the recent decades, findings show the possibility that the atoms and particles we commonly know as matter are just a small portion of the total mass in the universe. Because of their still unknown

At first, the idea of life underground may seem impossible. It is dark, damp and surrounded by dirt. Yet, many creatures call the underground their home for all or part of their lives. We see and admire

Discover the hidden world in a drop of pond water and other micro marvels. We use photographs and illustrations to preview the expedition ahead, then we journey into the microscopic world with live

Discover the many patterns, shapes, and designs in nature. The plants and animals around us are design engineers. We’ll see how some of their solutions are related to the famous Fibonacci Numbers.

Our solar system has a variety of intriguing worlds with unique characteristics. Enjoy a ramble through the solar system with NASA images featuring highlights from the latest missions. Learn about conditions

The land is a storybook, telling tales of the wanderings of animals and the lives of people who lived long ago. The stories vary in scale from days to decades to epochs of geologic time. We will use

Learn about the stars, constellations, and planets in your night sky.  We will focus on what is visible in the season the program is given, and then give a preview of the coming seasons. This program

Embark on a digital journey through the galaxy. Using NASA images and computer effects we will visit wonders such as black holes, pulsars, and nebulae. We also take a close-up look at the variety of

A multi-media presentation with dramatic visuals and period music that is based on his National Book Award Finalist history, Harlem Stomp!

An interactive performance by Mrs. Christine Galanis, a modern Victorian woman. She will teach you the unspoken language that guided the culture in Victorian times. Authentic ladies garments and accessories

           Have Fun, Learn & Connect Through The Magic of Laughter

     A Simple Interactive Program

(Writing/research/literature/history) - This program covers my writing process for Drawn from Memory, from the conception of the idea, the research resources required, how much to outline, the pitfalls