Early Literacy

Your kids are going to be engaged in an interactive experience and learn the basics of acting through games, music and fun. We will explore how to transform into different animals, plants and objects. How to be a sailor on a Pirate Ship, a magician, how to steal a cake from the king’s chamber when His Majesty is asleep. We will develop imagination skills, gain self confidence and become more intelligent while exploring the world of acting and music. Can be in Russian, English, or both. (age 3+)

Last year, Jono Waldman was performing in a national tour of a musical he wrote, but now he's stuck in his living room just like you! Join him for a sing-along, followed by storytelling performances of different international folktales. Do you know what a Wicked Oni is? Or how the beetle got its colors? Come find out! Also happily performed at libraries. (age 2-6)

Yiqing brings us popular Chinese nursery and rhyme songs, both from her childhood and current ones in China. Everyone will be encouraged to express themselves through their own voices, movements, sounds, and any other expressions as they respond to the rhymes. The session will be in Chinese and English.

Children’s musicians Ian and Dan are seasoned library pros! Their songs, activities, and harmonies entertain from behind the screen of your computer, or in person if we’re lucky. Regardless of the format, their music and sweet silliness will bring an optimistic start to your day! Always with a seasonal theme. Can be facilitated in Spanish if requested. (age 2-6)