Next week marks the halfway point
of Stillwater Public Library’s “Summer @ Your Library” program with weekly
programs, reading challenges, prizes and much more. You still have plenty of
time to get enrolled, just visit http://library.stillwater.org/summer_@_your_library.php
to get started. Programs next week include:
Tuesday,
June 27, a new program debuts
featuring Richard
Elsenpeter’s Marionettes in a retelling of “Tom Sawyer” at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
and at the special new all-family friendly program time at 6:30 p.m. Elsenpeter is a strong believer in fantasy. Without fantasy,
he feels children miss a vital part of their development.
"The fantasy world is as
necessary to the development of the mind as crawling is to walking,” said Elsenpeter.
“If a child is denied the freedom to pursue a fantasy, he is deprived. It
serves
a very important purpose."
a very important purpose."
Elsenpeter’s Marionettes is a
professional full-time performing Marionette company which has entertained
millions of school children. The Elsenpeter’s Marionettes tradition of puppetry
started in Elen, Germany approximately 139 years ago, by Elsenpeter's great grandfather.
Their traditional form of puppetry has been handed down through four
generations and is described as "old world style of puppetry." It is
rarely seen any more in America because of its technical difficulties.
Each program is especially written
for the Marionettes theatre, and every detail has been carefully designed to
achieve a perfect dramatic production in miniature. Elsenpeter’s skillful
manipulation of the Marionettes transforms the two foot tall, hand carved,
wooden dolls into living characters with definite personalities.
The Elsenpeter program delights the
young and the young-at-heart while stressing the importance of education and
reading. His goal is to give children an outlet for their fantasies while
making a lasting impression on them.
As an early reminder, the library will be closed
Tuesday, July 4, so no programs on that day.
On
Wednesday, June 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m., young adults in 6-12 grades
will be growing a better world with OSU Payne County Extension. Inside,
attendees will make seed bombs, learn about plants and explore plant pathogens.
Outside, teens will tour several
blocks near the library, identifying plants and learning more about botany in
Oklahoma. Participants are advised to wear shoes comfortable for walking and
clothing appropriate for being outside.
On
Thursday, June 29, “Summer Cinema” features “Secret Life
of Pets” at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The hilarious PG film uncovers the lives our
pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Max, a terrier, has his
favorite-pet status turned upside-down when his owner takes in a stray named
Duke. Popcorn will be provided. Please bring a water bottle.
Thursday
evening at 6:30 p.m. is the second program in the “Let’s
Talk About It” series featuring Dr. Harbor Winn and the short poetry book, “Native Guard” by
Natasha Tretheway. The program includes Dr. Winn’s presentation, small group
discussions and refreshments from the Civil War era.
