SRC 2008 Performer Lineup

 

Participation Guidelines

• Each Library (not location) will again receive a program paid for by ACLA.  This year, we're asking you to work with the other libraries in your region to create a 'Regional Plan.'  Here are the Libraries broken out by region.  libraries by region.doc  We're hoping this approach will encourage collaboration between libraries and ensure each region a diverse lineup.
• Included in your Regional Plan will be the following:
  • A list (in Word or Excel) of the libraries in your region with each library's proposed program and date (please try to create as diverse a list as possible.  Though some regions have more libraries than programs offered, we'd like each performer to ideally get a chance to perform in each region.) 
  • A flier (nothing fancy, 8 1/2 X 11!) that includes each library's date, location and performer that can be printed and available at each library for your communities. 
• The deadline for submission of your Plan is March 30.  However, because performers are booked on a first come, first served basis, the sooner you submit your plan, the sooner it is approved and you can finalize your performances.  You'll notice that each performer has a limited number of available performances.  Feel free to contact the performers as you're getting your plan together to investigate their availability. 
• Libraries can feel free to book any of the performers on your own for which your library pays. 
• By scheduling an ACLA-underwritten SRC program, you will also committ to partnering with a local organization or group such as a school group, YMCA, daycamp, daycare to ensure an audience for your program. 
• As your plans are approved, I will update the tables below. 

• Looking for another performer?  Here's a great storyteller with a bug-centric program for this summer! Judy Seeley summer reading flyer SRC 2008.pdf

 

Carnegie Science Center

- Science on the Road ALL SPOTS ARE BOOKED

1. Worms for grades 3-5: Using live worms, find out how these recyclers and composters keep our soil healthy.
2. Creepy Crawly for ages 4-5: children will make edible insects, a spider web and an antennae headband; this program includes songs and a book. 
3. Insect Investigators camp for ages 6-8: Children will create their own insect, make compound eyes, and a butterfly metamorphosis tube.  There also songs in this program.

Contact Keri @ 412-237-3374 or MedwidK@CarnegieScienceCenter.Org

Library	Date
1 Penn Hills - Mary Ann Zeak
2 CC Mellor - Andrea McNeill
3 Sewickley - Rita Crawford
4 Castle Shannon - Heather Anderson
5 Upper St. Clair - Debra Conn
6 Bridgeville - Donna Taylor
7 South Fayette - Mariellen Frantz
8 Woods Run - CLP

 

 

Karen Jordan - Musical Performance about Bugs  2 performances available

Buzz on over to the library, you dragonflies and ladybugs as we take a closer look at the wonderful world of bugs!  Singer, songwriter, Karen Jordan will take you from bug facts to bug fun and lead you in a silly bug sing-a-long.  Some of you may fly.  Some of you may crawl.  But one thing's for sure, fun will be had by all!

Karen is available all of June and the first 3 weeks of July only.  Contact Karen at 412-722-9854 or kjsimplegifts@yahoo.com

Karen would like to schedule programs on Saturdays and is able to do 2 per Saturday.

Library	Date
1 Oakmont - Kristin McGuire
2 Whitehall - Kristin Burniston
3 Northern Tier - Robin Gibson
4 Crafton - Carolyn Rosenquest
5 Green Tree - Adaena Tray
6 Carrick - CLP
7 Beechview -CLP
8 CLP-Main
9
10

 

Debbie Bowman: Queenie Bee the Clown 2 performances available

Program description coming soon!

Contact Debbie at 412-657-2396 or queeniebeetheclown@yahoo.com

Library	Date
1 N Versailles - Michael Kowalcheck
2 Clairton - Emma Anderson
3 Dormont - Cindy D'agostino
4 Avalon - Antoinette Ruta
5 CLP- Mt Washington
6 Hill - CLP
7
8

 

 

Bill Pate's Drums ALL SPOTS BOOKED

Not a bug program, but something a little different to shake up the summer!

Contact Bill at william.pate@penworthy.com or 724.544.9157

Library	Date
1 Braddock - Kelly Rottmund
2 Andrew Bayne - Sharon Helfrich
3 Baldwin - Joyce Chiappetta
4 Moon - Jane Miller
5 Homewood - CLP
6 Knoxville -CLP
7 Hazelwood - CLP

 

 

Two of a Kind   ALL SPOTS ARE BOOKED

Two of a Kind will only be in town July 1 and 2 and can do 3 programs on 1 day and 2 on the other. 

Contact Two of a Kind at 215-782-8258 or 2ofakind@comcast.net

Library	Date
1 Homestead - Emily Salsberry
2 South Park - Mary Planickzi
3 Mt Lebanon - Judy Sutton
4 Robinson - Carolyn Rosenquest
5 CLP - Jen Pickel

 

 

Lethan Candish: Storyteller 1 Performance Available

Lethan Candlish, the storyteller of Traveling Tales, tells a wide variety of folktales from around the world in an active and animated style, keeping his tales alive by interacting with the audience and giving each character their own voice. Because of this, Lethan’s tellings have been enjoyed by children and adults of all ages.  He has performed at schools, libraries, and festivals around the United States in cities including: Butler, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Boston, MA; Johnson City, TN; and Sacramento, CA. 

 

Lethan has been described as: “…Full of life…Flexible, enthusiastic, prompt, pleasant (Karen Roszel, Children’s Librarian)…”, “…A master of his craft (Lisa Keller, Middle School Enrichment Teacher),” and as having “…A contagious enthusiasm for storytelling (Hal Pratt, Library Director).

 

As part of this summer’s Library Reading Theme, Lethan is putting together a new program entitled “Bugs and Bugs and Bugs.”  For this performance, Lethan explores tales from around the world that involve a bug or many bugs and adapts them to his unique style of storytelling.  Or, if you would like to explore a different set of stories, Lethan can offer performances based around Classic Fairytales, American Folklore, or any number of different programs based around one theme or a combination of themes.  Whatever the program desired, Lethan will do his best to adapt the performance so it can best suit the audience he will be performing for.  A complete listing of the programs offered, and some more information, can be found on his website linked above.

 

Lethan is available from June 13-17 Contact Lethan at lethan@travelingtales.net

Library	Date
1 McKeesport - Chris Kritikos
2 AC Free - Erin Tipping
3 CLP - downtown
4 CLP - Squirrel Hill
5

 

 

Joan Leotta: Storyteller 4 Performances Available

Joan Leotta brochure bifold.doc

Joan is only available these dates and times: all day on June 25 and 28; PM only on June 26 and 27

Contact Joan at joanleotta@atmc.net or 910-575-0618

Library	Date
1 Swissvale - Bonnie Egli
2
3
4
5

 

 

 

Interactive Environmental Program  ALL SPOTS ARE BOOKED

 

Join Naturalist April Claus as she introduces you to things that creep and slither as they stalk their prey. This hands-on interactive program introduces the reptiles and amphibians of Pennsylvania, from identifying frogs and toads by their call, examining touchable models and learning how to identify the poisonous snakes that live in our state. Meet some live snakes, toads, turtles and salamanders that are native to Western Pennsylvania.  Be amazed at the important role these animals play in our local ecosystem and how we can help them.Age level: appropriate for ages 4 and up. Program length: approximately 45 minutes. 

April's Bio fernhollowbio.doc

Contact April Claus at nature@zoominternet.net or 724-368-8949

Library	Date
1 Monroeville - Lou Ann Sokolowski
2 Springdale - Janet Tyree
3 Northland - Mary Morgan Smith
4 Pleasant Hills - Joanna Heywood

 

 

Pizzicato Puppets  ALL SPOTS ARE BOOKED

Carolyn can perform a show or offer a puppet workshop

Contact Carolyn D. Smith at 412-600-3740 or pizzicatopuppets@gmail.com

Library	Date
1 CLAV - Susan Wilson
2 Hampton - Suzanna Krispli
3 LAW - Susan Herald
4 Bethel - Ing Kalchthaler
5 Brentwood - Dolores Colarosa

 

 

Animal Rescue League Wildlife Center ALL SPOTS ARE BOOKED

Who wants to eat bugs? Find out which native Pennsylvania animals eat bugs for breakfast. The answers may surprise you! Learn about the important role insects play in the circle of life. The diets of local birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians will be presented in a PowerPoint presentation. A visit with a live animal (skunk, opossum, or turtle) is included.

 

 

Catching a wild bug: What kind of bugs do wild animals get? Where do wild animals go when they get sick? Learn about the kinds of insects that cause illness and how the wildlife center helps the sick animals. A visit with a live animal (skunk, opossum, owl) is included.

 

Programs are available any day of the week with at least three weeks notice. Some restrictions may apply during summer day camp (weeks of June 23, July 14, August 4).

Contact Tammy Frech, Education Director at education@animalrescue.org or 412-352-3600

Library	Date
1 Wilkinsburg - Lisa Barnes
2 Plum - Kathie Karazsia
3 Jefferson Hills - Jane Morgan
4 Whitehall - Kristin Burniston
5 Sto Rox - Sue Ann Orange
6 Scott - Sherry Small
7 CLP South Side