Special Programs & Performers

Special Programs & Performers

Family Movie Matinee

Call us to find out what’s playing at the library (968-2778). Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Every Friday from June 25 to August 13, 2:00 p.m.

Story/Craft Program

One afternoon each month, join us for a story and related craft. For children in grades K-5.

• Sunday, July 18 & August 29, 3:00-3:45 p.m.

Summer Reading Performer Series

Grey Seal Puppets ~ Bathtub Pirates

What child hasn’t pretended to be a pirate, sailing on his own bathtub ship? Follow the antics of Blackbeard and his crew as they commandeer a child’s bathtub to carry out their daring plan. Good clean fun recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning May 18. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Monday, June 14, 11:00-11:45 or 2:00-2:45

NC Museum of Life & Science ~ Meet the Turtles

Meet live turtles at the library in a program that mixes art, science and storytime activities! For ages 5 to 10. Pre-register beginning May 18.

• Thursday, June 24, 1:00-1:45 or 2:00-2:45

Bluegrass Splash! with Charles Pettee

A family concert with toe-tapping music and lots of audience participation. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning May 18.
Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Wednesday, June 30, 2:00-2:45 or 4:00-4:45

Splash into a Good Book! with Mark Daniel

Join Mark, Steggie the Stegosaurus and Hemi the Rabbit as they splish, splash, and romp through great books, summer fun and magic! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning June 14. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Monday, July 12, 11:00-11:45 or 2:00-2:45

Wizard Rock Show (5 Bands!)

For older kids and teens, we’ll be hosting a special concert featuring: The Whomping Willows, ALL CAPS, The Moaning Myrtles, Justin Finch-Fletchley, and The Parselmouths. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Wednesday, July 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Amazing Birds with Birdman Dave

Discover how birds talk to us. Learn about flight, feathers, special adaptations, food choices, and more. With puppets, live birds, and true stories, this program is guaranteed to put a feather in your cap. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning June 14. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Wednesday, July 28, 2:00-2:45 or 4:00-4:45

Rags to Riches ~ The Frog Prince

Make a splash this summer with an delightful adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm tale. A young princess makes a bargain with a frog, and then forgets all about it. When Ferdinand the Frog arrives at the castle, Penelope realizes she will have to hold true to her promises. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning July 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Wednesday, August 4, 2:00-2:45 or 4:00-4:45

Fins and Grins Family Concert with Johnette Downing

Dive into fun with songs from the sea. Learn about seahorses, stingrays, penguins, hermit crab, sharks and more. From the ocean to the bayou, we’ll have a whale of a good time. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Pre-register beginning July 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the CHPL.

• Monday, August 16, 2:00-2:45

Last Updated: 9 July 2010