Puppets & Storytellers
Exciting stories from around the world come to life.
Puppeteer Kevin Kammeraad
Upcoming PerformancesThis artist, author and puppeteer makes every performance a creative adventure. His cast of puppets will keep you singing, dancing, laughing and dreaming up all kinds of amazing ideas.
Once Upon a Puppet
Upcoming PerformancesPuppeteer Nancy Penvose brings a traditional African folktale to life in Anansi and the Box of Stories. Tired of everyone thinking he is too small for anything important, a spider named Anansi decides to dream big. Follow along on an adventure filled with story and song as he figures out a way to make his voice heard.
Storyteller Genot Picor
Upcoming PerformancesUsing puppets, voice, music, movement, sign language and dance, Genot leads a flight of fancy through a world of imagination. You'll hear how coyote helped to make the stars, how little hummingbird saved the summer sun, and much more.
Storyteller Martina Hahn
Upcoming PerformancesMartina begins with classic children's books, such as Where the Wild Things Are and Dr. Seuss stories. Then she uses a huge canvas on a rotating easel to paint the stories right before your eyes. Art and literature were never so much fun!
Storyteller Capt'n Willie
Upcoming PerformancesThe "Great Lakes Pirate" sails into the library for an exciting adventure on a ship called Knowledge! Join the crew to find out how people around the world dreamed big, and how they made their dreams come true.
