September 26, 2011

Johnny Appleseed Puppet Show

Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.

Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa

FREE

Featuring storytelling, quilting, puppetry, whirligigs, music and limberjacks in a heart-warming adaptation of the story of America's beloved folk hero. Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams weaves the story of Johnny Appleseed from the early days of the United States. Puppets crafted like old fashioned toys, a story quilt, and traditional music are all part of the show. Each square of the story quilt is an episode in the life of the Tall Tale character of Johnny Appleseed, a man who followed his own unique dream and showed respect for all life. Forty-five minute performance.

For children and families.

Free tickets are available 30 minutes before the show. Funded by the Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library. For more information about this and other FREE programs @ your library®, call (813) 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.