Library Events
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Nokomis Library
Thursday, June 27, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6800.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Kids: Storymaking
Southeast Library
Thursday, June 27, 1:30–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6725.
Entering grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
St. Bonifacius Library
Saturday, June 29, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6100.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Adults: Play Reading
Brooklyn Park Library
Tuesday, July 9, 7–8:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
You will put on the shoes of the actor and read a play aloud. Get an insider's peek at the play and the production. Led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Sumner Library
Wednesday, July 10, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6875.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Teens: Acting Games for Beginners
Franklin Library
Wednesday, July 10, 4–5:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6925.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Rev up your creative juices, tune up your spontaneity and learn to stay in the moment. No experience necessary, but get ready to play! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Minnetonka Library
Friday, July 12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Storybook Theater
Nokomis Library
Fridays, July 19–Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 21. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Entering K-grade 3. Actor, musician and theater arts educator Edward Paul will teach this four-week workshop where participants choose a picture book to adapt into a play. Write, direct and act out the parts in a special performance on the last day!
Sponsored by Friends of the Nokomis Library.
Act Out for Teens: Duke It Out
Eden Prairie Library
Saturday, July 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 22. Register online or call 612-543-6275.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the secrets of stage combat from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Slap, punch and kick without hurting anyone – just like actors do it on stage! It looks real, but it’s just pretend. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Southdale Library
Monday, July 22, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 24. Register online or call 612-543-5900.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Act Out for Teens: Intro to Physical Comedy
Ridgedale Library
Tuesday, July 23, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Entering grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
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