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Yo-Yo Champion Mark Hayward

Sat, Jun 20, 2026
11:00 am – 11:45 am

Are you ready for some yo-yo hijinks, tricks, and tips!?

World Yo-Yo Champion Mark Hayward has traveled the globe with a yo-yo on his finger. He has appeared on  The Late Show with David Letterman  and  America’s Got Talent, and now he's coming to the Library! This amazing awe inspiring show includes tons of yo-yo fun with lots of audience participation, so don't miss it!

Yo-yo's will be available for purchase after each performance.

Want to learn more about Mark? Visit his website.


SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS + FAMILIES

• May 17, Join the Party! Summer Reading Kickoff, 12-3 pm
• May 23, BIG, Bang, Bubbles Show!, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• May 30, Bedazzling Butterfly Tents, 12-4 pm

• June 6, Wendy & DB | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm
• June 13, Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, 12–3 pm · Douglass Branch
• June 20, Yo-Yo Champion Mark Hayward, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• June 27, The Rope Warrior, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

• July 11, Little Miss Ann | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm
• July 18, Hands-On Science & Discovery Stations, 1–4 pm
• July 25, The Magic Show with Kayleigh Rodgers, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm

• Aug 1, Dino Academy, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• Aug 2, Summer Reading Celebration, 12-3 pm

All ages | Performance

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room C

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