Richmond Public Library Street Party August 1, 2009

Saturday, August 1--a free day of creative activities and performances from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library!

"Be Creative" and join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with storytelling, performances, crafts, music, food, and fun.

Saturday, August 1

• 11 a.m.--Creating Jack Tales: a new play with original music by Rags to Riches theatre group for young audiences


• 12 noon--Recognition & Winners: Top readers receive medals and the winning computer coupons are drawn


• 2 p.m.--Make Music with Me Band: Experience jazz with the Richmond Jazz Society

Ongoing acitvities include:

• Crafts with the Children's Museum of Richmond


• RSPCA Tail Wag'n


• RPL Storytelling Stars


• FLT Steel Pan Orchestra


• Book signing by Young Adult author Erica Kirov


• City of Richmond Fire Truck


• Tiger Belly Bounce and games


• Music and more

All activities are free. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Public Library in celebration of 50 years of service.

Official Website: http://www.richmondpubliclibrary.org/calendar_more.asp?calendarID=2494