TODAY! Thursday, July 28th, 2-4pm: Tampa Taiko performs!

Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming ensemble that has performed their unique style for a vast array of audiences, performing at festivals, concert halls, schools, workshops, summer camps, corporate and VIP events. Using a collection of taiko drums made by themselves from discarded barrels, Tampa Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming, bringing a contemporary vibrance to an ancient martial artform.

This FREE! Summer Reading program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a Maitland library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Thursday, July 21: Didgeridoo Down Under! 2-4pm

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show (DDU) is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. DDU is interactive, educational and super fun ... a one-of-a-kind musical & cultural experience for all ages!

Darren Liebman created DDU in 2003, and since then it has evolved into one of the most popular "edu-tainment" programs in the U.S.  Darren and his didg mates perform year-round at schools, libraries, festivals and other venues. They have presented more than 3,000 shows and workshops at 1,800-plus venues for well over 300,000 viewers and participants!

TODAY! Thursday, July 14th: Journey to Africa!

Kuumba Dancers & Drummers

The dancers and percussionists of Kuumba's junior and senior companies entertain and educate with a program featuring traditional African dances and music from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Senegal. Authentic costumes from those countries add vibrant color to the performances by this professional dance troupe, led by Natalie Jackson.

The Kuumba Dancers and Drummers have played a variety of colleges, schools, libraries, corporate events and festivals throughout Florida. The ensemble has opened concerts for several internationally known artists, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer.

This Youth Services Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

See you there!

Culture Club this Wednesday heads across America!

This month, Culture Club is going on a road trip across America!

Join us for an hour of songs, travel videos, and more...all about America! 

We'll also have a craft, a movie and everyone's favorite...a taste of America!

See you there!

This Summer Reading Program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Thursday, June 30th: Alligator Annie!

Alligators are stirring deep in the swamps! But do not fear!

Alligator Annie is here!

Come hear one of Florida's best storytellers as she brings stories of Old FLorida to life with the dulcimer, songs and more!

Stay after the show and make a craft, and enjoy some light refreshments.

This free program is aimed at children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

This Saturday! June 25th: Arabian Nights: Epic program!

Join us for an exciting journey into
Arabian Nights!
 complete with a musical caravan, dancers, venomous (puppet) snakes, stories and more!

This free Summer READing program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade. 
You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

See you there!

Friday, June 23: Journey to Israel! 2-5pm

Shalom!  Welcome to Israel!  Journey to the Middle East and explore this ancient land.  Wander the streets of historic Jerusalem in a multimedia presentation.  Stay after the presentation for a craft and everyone's favorite some authentic food!

This presentation will be repeated, first at 2pm and again at 4pm!

This Summer Reading program is free and open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.  You do not need to be a library card holder to attend.

Beach Party! Thursday, June 23rd, 2-4pm

Rain or shine, we're going to the beach!

Join us for two hours of fun, music, crafts and refreshments!

Nani the Polynesian Dancer will be there, bringing Polynesian culture to life!  Experience an exciting music and dance tour of the Pacific Islands with Nani, the Hawaiian Dancer. Nani has appeared at Busch Gardens and throughout Tampa Bay.

This Summer Reading program is open to children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Free and open to the public!



Dad's Rule this Friday!

Join us Friday, June 17th for our

Dad's Rock Movie Marathon!

Here's the line-up!

10am-1140am:   Cheaper By the Dozen
1140am-150pm: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
150pm-350pm:   Tron: Legacy
350pm-520pm:   Shrek the Third

Keep it reel, Maitland!



Thursday, June 16th, 2-4pm: Get ready to cut some rugs, Maitland!

We're dusting off the vinyl and bringing back all the songs that were number one in the charts, and number one in your hearts!

Join us for At the Hop as we introduce kids (K-5th grade) to the story of rock and roll!  Enjoy live action skits, puppet shows, and lots of crowd participation at the only sock hop in town!

After the show, we'll be enjoying vintage sodas and a light snack, plus a cool craft.

Be there or be square, daddy-o!

TODAY! Saturday, June 11 from 2-4pm! a Grimm's Fairy Tales production!

Join us as we journey into the world of the Brother's Grimm, first with a puppet show, then a live skit, then a famous storyteller will weave a magic spell of fairy tales that will astound you!  Sing for your feast and then do a craft!

We will be showing the hit movie Tangled!

Free and open to children entering Kindergarten to 5th grade. 

Younger siblings, friends and neighbors are welcome to attend, but must have a supervising adult with them at all times.

We'll see you there!

Friday, June 10th: Kid's Stories From the Sea Movie Marathon!

All day Friday, June 10th!  From 10am-6pm!

Back to back favorite movies from the sea for the whole family!

Here's the line-up!

10am - 11am: Backyardigans: Into the Deep

11am-1:30pm: 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea

1:30pm - 3:00pm: Atlantis: the Lost Empire

3:00pm - 4:30pm: Shark Tale

4:30pm - 6pm: Finding Nemo

See you there!

Thursday, May 9th: Save the Manatee Club!

Join us for a musical and educational experience all about one of Florida's most beloved natives: the manatee with

Save the Manatee Club, and Maitland Library's Youth Services crew.

Stay after the presenation for light refreshments and a craft.

This program is designed for the enjoyment of children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

See you there!

Wednesday, June 8th, Culture Club heads for Polynesia!

Aloha!

Join Youth Services as Culture Club sets their sites on Polynesia with Nani, the Hawaiian Sunset Dancer!  Experience an exciting music and dance tour of the Pacific Islands. Nani has appeared at Busch Gardens and throughout Tampa Bay.

Stay after the show for light refreshments and a craft.

This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten up to 5th grade.

Let's get it started! Children's Summer Reading starts just next week!

One World, Many Stories is the theme, so put on your sunblock, we've got a blistering line-up!  We've got 20 days of programming in June alone!

Here's the link! http://www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org/YSSummer%20Reading%202011.pdf

We hope to see you all summer long!

Get reading, Maitland!

Attention Judy Moody fans!

Youth Poetry Contest Awards Reception, Wednesday, May 18th!

The Awards Reception for our Youth Poetry contest will be held in the Library's Multipurpose Room at 6pm on Wednesday, May 18th. 

We look forward to seeing all of our entrants and their families! Even if you did not enter the contest, please drop by to hear the winning entries read out loud by the winners. 

Congratulations to our winners and many thanks for your support of the contest, National Poetry Month and your Maitland Public Library!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Saturday, May 14th, 10am - 6pm

Children's Art Festival this Saturday, Apr 30, 10am-2pm!

Join us for a memorable day at the Children's Art Festival on Packwood from 10am-2pm!  Enjoy puppet shows, musical stories and live performances from our Youth Services Department! 

We will also be having a Mother's Day craft and Raffle with tons of book prizes for your children!  Everything at the Library booth is 100% FREE!

See you there!

(don't forget your sunscreen!)