SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Local Library Launches Summer Programming Based on Comedy Story Theater Shows
Smyrna, GA – May 21, 2021 – Smyrna Public Library is thrilled to announce its partnership with Page Turner Adventures, the Emmy-Award Winning team of Jill Nadler and Kenny Mikey, known for bringing stories to life with their comedic approach at libraries, schools and theaters across the world, announced today plans to take the show on the… internet.
Starting June 1st, Smyrna Public Library will give patrons access to a Virtual Summer Reading Program geared towards children in grades K-3, that includes comedy shows, crafts, recipes, children’s book author interviews, guest performers, contests, games, and much more.
“For over eighteen years Kenny and I have been performing for young children around the world. We can’t wait to bring our passion for storytelling to the online space this summer,” said Jill Nadler, founder of Page Turner Adventures. “With ongoing uncertainty about in-person events this summer, we are excited to continue our support of virtual summer programming which allows local libraries to engage with their young audiences in a meaningful way. We are certain that this comprehensive, entertaining summer program will be ideal for their young viewers.”
The Animal Adventures Summer Reading Program is based on the intrepid Storyologists, Page Turner (Nadler) and Kenny, her slap-stick sidekick. Together, they transform children into Storyologists and send them on comic quests to collect, tell, and write stories. Each week this summer, viewers will journey through the “Once Upon a Time Machine” for virtual adventures based on themes such as farmyard friends, fish tales, pet pals, celebrity critters, safari stories, creepy crawlies, fantastic beasts, and swamp stories. There are five days of programming for each weekly theme which includes professionally produced shows, author interviews, virtual field trips, and arts and crafts projects.
“The Virtual Summer Reading Program is a great way to continue to connect with our patrons and encourage children to keep using their imagination all summer long” said Rebecca Power, Youth Services Librarian. “We are very fortunate to be able to provide this programming due to a generous grant from the Friends of Smyrna Library, a 501c3 organization who support our library.”
Access Smyrna Library’s virtual programming by visiting https://www.smyrnaga.gov/your-government/departments/smyrna-public-library/summer-reading
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