The Magic of Elsenpeter Marionettes
Join us for a magical marionette puppet performance!
Three shows! 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
The Elsenpeter Marionettes, headed by Richard B. Elsenpeter, is a professional full-time performing marionette company who has entertained millions of children in live shows for over 139 years. Besides performing more than 200+ programs nationally each year, Mr. Elsenpeter will write, produce, create, and carve an entirely new program annually. The Elsenpeter Marionettes specialize in children’s classics and adapt stories with which most children are familiar.
The Elsenpeter Marionettes tradition of puppetry started in Elen, Germany, about 139 years ago, by Richard’s great grandfather. Their traditional form of puppetry has been handed down through four generations. Richard describes their approach as the “Old World style of puppetry.” It’s very nostalgic and is rarely seen anymore in America because of its technical difficulties.
To learn more, visit the Elsenpeter Productions website.
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BEE CREATIVE! SUMMER SERIES for Kids & Families
• May 21, Bee Creative! Summer Reading Kickoff Party, 12–3 pm
• May 27, Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
• June 3, Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• June 10, Hands-on Science & Discovery Stations, 1–4 pm
• June 17, Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration!, 12–3 pm · Douglass Branch
• June 17, Wendy & DB | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• June 24, The Rope Warrior, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
• July 1, Sarah Jane Layne | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• July 8, Little Miss Ann | Live Music for Kids, 3 pm
• July 15, Comedy Juggler Troy Roark, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
• July 22, Bedazzling Butterfly Tents, 1–4 pm
• July 25, Bee a Pollinator!, 3 pm · Douglass Branch
• July 29, The Magic of Elsenpeter Marionettes, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
• Aug 13, Bee Creative! Summer Reading Finale, 12–3 pm
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Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
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