SUMMERQUEST 2011

JAMES M. DUNCAN, JR. BRANCH
2501 Commonwealth Avenue, 703.746.1705x5

Ages 6-12 years (includes kindergarten graduates).
Events begin at 3:30 pm.

Wednesday, June 29: Enjoy Magician Joe Romano's show
"Books: The Magic is Real".

Wednesday, July 6: Barefoot Puppets presents
"Trickster Tales," traditional stories from West Africa.

Monday, July 11: Bill Jenkins' music from around the world.
Join in playing music!

Wednesday, July 13: Andrew Wilson of Under The Sea will entertain with fish and fish facts from around the world.

Monday, July 18: Animal Ambassadors introduce us to Amazing Animals while we explore the many habitats of the animal world and adaptations used to survive in them.

Wednesday, July 20: Shazam Magic aims to surprise us with
"Magic Around the Globe".

Wednesday, July 27: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre performs
"The Three Not-So-Little Pigs."

Wednesday, August 3: Maryland Science Center presents
"What's the Matter?: Chemistry with Fizz, Foam and Flash".

Summer Quest registration is free but does not guarantee admission to programs. Certificates will be awarded at the end of the summer programming to those who show staff their completed reading logs. Programs are designed especially for ages 6 to 12. We respectfully request that parents and younger children enjoy themselves elsewhere in the Library during programs. Programs last 45 to 60 minutes. This special summer programming is made possible through the Friends of Duncan Branch Library; Barefoot Puppets is also funded in part by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

SUMMERQUEST JUNIOR
For ages 0 to 5 years* *Some programs restricted to specific ages.
10 am or 11 am

Tuesday, June 28: KayDee Puppets perform Rumpelstilskin and Noddaberry Good Day. For ages 2 to 5 years.

Tuesday, July 5: Classic Tales 'n Tunes tell stories through music. For ages 0 to 5 years.

Tuesday, July 12: Bill Jenkins leads us in hands-on music. For ages 1 to 5 years.

Monday, July 18: Peter McCory, One Man Band. For ages 0 to 5 years.

Tuesday, July 19: Great Zucchini, magician with tricks and jokes to surprise. For ages 2 to 5 years.

Monday, July 25: Oh Susannah leads us in musical numbers. For ages 0 to 5 years.

Tuesday, July 26: C Shells, a musical duo, use their imagination and encourage us to use ours. For ages 0 to 5 years.

Tuesday, August 2: GoodLife Theater presents an updated puppet show, Little Red Rocket Hood. For ages 2 to 5 years.

SummerQuest Jr. registration is free but does not guarantee admission to programs. Stickers will be given weekly. These programs are designed for ages 0 to 5, to be accompanied by an adult, and are made possible through the James M. Duncan, Jr. Library Foundation, Inc. and the Friends of Duncan Branch Library.

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Check out Summer Quest events at another branch:

Barrett Branch
717 Queen Street
703-746-1703		 Beatley Central
5005 Duke Street
703-746-1702
Burke Branch
4701 Seminary Road
703-746-1704		 Duncan Branch
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
703-746-1705

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