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May 6, 2010

Houston Public Library invites you to celebrate its first annual
Children's Book Celebration: Books Alive!
Children's Book Celebration: Books Alive!

Saturday, May 8, 2010
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, May 15, 2010
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

Central Library
500 McKinney
Houston, TX 77002
832-393-1313

Books Alive

This year's event will begin Saturday, May 8, 2010 with an appearance by T.A. Barron, author of The Lost Years of Merlin epic, The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy, and The Adventures of Kate amongst other award-winning novels.  The May 8 event will include a full day of fantasy themed performances, hands on art activities and other special events at the Houston Public Library's Central Library (500 McKinney).

The celebration will culminate May 15 with another day of special activities including an author appearance by this year's Caldecott Award Winner, Jerry Pinkney.  Mr. Pinkney's book The Lion and the Mouse won the award for excellence in artwork in children's literature.  This special visit will be surrounded by a day of fable inspired special activities and performances at the Houston Public Library's Central Library.

Lion and Merlin Photo

Following are the scheduled activities for the Books Alive! From Fantasy to Fables First Annual Children's Book Celebration:

Saturday, May 8, 2010

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Concourse Level)

  • Bobbindoctrin Puppet Workshop
  • Arts & Crafts - Shields & Balloon Swords
  • The Society for Creative Anachronisms Arts & Crafts Tables
  • Chocolate Fountain and Cookie Decorating

 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Kids Room - 4th floor)

  • Arts & Crafts - Crowns & Wands

 12:30 - 1 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

  • Event with children's author T. A. Barron (ages 8 - 12)

 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

  • "Lion, Witch and Wardrobe" Play by AD Players

 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

  • Wrock Band, Kwikspell

Saturday, May 15, 2010

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Concourse Level)

  • Arts & Crafts Table - Jingle Bell Instrument
  • Bobbindoctrin Puppet Workshop
  • Aldine ISD Performing Arts
  • Group Cookie Decorating
  • Children's Museum of Houston Table

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Kids Room - 4th floor)

  • Arts & Crafts Table - Lion & Mouse Puppets

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

  • Event with children's author Jerry Pinkney. Book signing and purchase to follow. (ages 4 - 8)

1:45 - 2:30 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

  • African Folklores and Fairytales Dance by Second Generation

2:45 - 3:30 p.m. (Program Place - 4th floor)

"Andy and the Lion" play by Mildred's Umbrella Theater

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Houston Public Library * Phone: 832-393-1313 * www.houstonlibrary.org


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