Date: Dec 13th, 2012
Saint Paul Public Library will be hosting a series of free cultural events for kids in January and February. The Global Passport series features programs from Japanese Kite Making to African Drumming.
Programs are for kids in grades three to six. All are free! If families pick up an event postcard at their library, they can bring it to each program to get stamped, just like a passport!
The program schedule is below:
Japanese Kites
Presented by ArtStart
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 3-5 p.m., West 7th Library
Open Sesame!
Presented by Compas
Saturday, Jan. 5, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Merriam Park Library
Caribbean Shell Frame Art
Presented by ArtStart
Saturday, Jan. 12, 3-5 p.m., Highland Park Library
Yup'ik Masks
Presented by ArtStart
Thursday, Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m., Sun Ray Library
Afro-Brazilian Percussion and Rhythm
Presented by Compas
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rice Street Library
Acting Out Kindness
Presented by SteppingStone Theatre
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rondo Library
Metal Work - Milagros
Presented by ArtStart
Saturday, Feb. 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Riverview Library
Fairytales from Around the World
Presented by SteppingStone Theatre
Friday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Rondo Library
African Gris Gris Pouches
Presented by ArtStart
Saturday, Feb. 16, noon-2 p.m., Merriam Park Library
African Drumming and Dance
Presented by Duniya Drum & Dance
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Central Library
Sand Painting
Presented by ArtStart
Saturday, Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hayden Heights Library
Additional information, including program descriptions, is available at sppl.org/grade-school/passport
These programs are supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
