As part of the Rock Island Library's Paws to Read Summer Reading program, the Library will host a variety of free educational and fun performances for children and families this June.
Go Mad for Science with Free Educational Shows at Rock Island Library
Rock Island, IL: Children and families will go absolutely mad for science, with two performances from Mad Science of Iowa Plus on Monday, June 16 at Rock Island Public Libraries.
The show of hands-on, kid friendly science experiments will be presented at 10:00 am at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, and again at 1:00 pm, at the Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Presented by Jim Birkel, each show includes experiments that fizz, pop, and spark a child's interest in science, with many opportunities for kid volunteers to get in on the action. The educational fun includes short stories about the scientists and concepts involved in the experiments.
Each show is free and open to the public. The special performances are part of the Paws to Read Summer Reading program, which offers reading contests and educational fun for all ages from June 2 to Aug. 2 at Rock Island Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branch Libraries.
For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org call 309-732-READ (7323.) A downloadable events calendar is available on the library website at the newsletters and calendars link.
Slither into the "Reptile Experience" at Rock Island Library
Rock Island, IL: If snakes, spiders and other creepy-crawly creatures are your thing, Serengeti Steve has just the show for you. The highly energetic and fearless reality television contestant brings just a small portion of his collection of more than 200 species of reptiles and arachnids to the Rock Island Main Library from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 19.
Join us in our Community Room at 401 19th Street for a fun and informative program with plenty of audience participation. In previous shows, Serengeti Steve has been known to hold a live scorpion in his mouth, set lizards on kids' heads, let audience members hold a snake, see a huge spider up close, and hug an alligator. The result is an educational, entertaining program that shows, tells and thrills audiences of all ages. The show is free and open to the public.
The special performance is part of the Paws to Read Summer Reading program, which offers reading contests and educational fun for all ages from June 2 to Aug. 2 at Rock Island Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branch Libraries.
For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org
Juggle in Some Fun with a Free Juggling Show and Workshop
Rock Island, IL: Everyone becomes a juggler, with two performances of the See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! show coming to the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, June 26.
High-energy professional juggler Jason Kollum presents his interactive, juggling participation show at 10:00 am in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street, and again at 1:00 pm at the Rock Island Southwest Branch Community Room, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Part entertainment show, part learning workshop, Kollum's show starts with a rock and roll juggling variety show, and then moves to a hands-on skills workshop where everyone learns balancing and juggling skills.
His See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! shows are free and open to the public, and are ideal for all ages and families. The special performances are part of the Paws to Read Summer Reading program, which offers reading contests and educational fun for all ages from June 2 to Aug. 2 at Rock Island Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branch Libraries.
For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org
Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
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