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Tears of Joy Theatre puppet shows
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Anansi the Spider
Gresham Library
- 385 N.W. Miller Ave.
- 503.988.5387
- Wednesday, July 20, 11 - 11:45 a.m. and 1 - 1:45 p.m.
The trickster spider of West Africa is brought to life in two hilarious tales. The first tells how the famous spider won naming rights to a host of animal stories, by tricking an egotistical snake. The second piece, involving a gullible elephant and a melon, is adapted from a tale retold by acclaimed children's author, Eric Kimmel.
Chicken Licken
Hollywood Library
- 4040 N.E. Tillamook St.
- 503.988.5391
- Thursday, July 28, 1 - 1:45 p.m.
Capitol Hill Library
- 10723 S.W. Capitol Hwy.
- 503.988.5385
- Tuesday, August 9, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
As Chicken Licken walks through the forest on a crisp autumn morning, she gets struck - plunk - on the head by the tiniest of acorns. Shocked and confused, Chicken Licken concludes that the sky is falling! She must go tell the king! Come along as Emily Alexander adds a new spin to this amusing and classic adventure with puppets and poultry.
Stellaluna
Northwest Library
- 2300 N.W. Thurman St.
- 503.988.5560
- Thursday, July 28, 4 - 5 p.m.
Come fly with Stellaluna, a play with enchanting puppets presented by Emily Alexander.
