The following is a list of the Saturday Family Programs that we have coming up thanks to the EXTREME generosity of the Friends of the Library. Because we heard complaints about the ticketing situation, last year, we have scheduled two of the same program for all but two of the sessions, so there should be no problem for you and your family to join us. With one exception, these programs are open to all comers. You do not need a Hoboken Library card to attend. Tickets are usually posted a month in advance at www.hobokenpubliclibrary.eventbrite.com. If you find that you are not using your tickets, please cancel them on the site or let us know. And PLEASE don't print tickets just in case you decide to come. There is nothing worse than expecting a full house and having very few people show up:
Sat., Oct 5 @ 2 and 3 PM: Fit for Kids -- Super Sal and Muscle Mike deliver a healthy message for kids as they move, play and learn about healthy habits.
Sat., Nov. 2 @ 1 and 3 PM: Robert Rogers Puppet Theatre will be presenting Prof. Pennywhistle and his Magic Balloon that travels the world on the winds of stories.
Sat., Nov 16 @ 10:30 AM (SPECIAL PROGRAM -- HOBOKEN RESIDENTS WITH CARD, only): Parent and Me African Mask Making. This is a family craft for 3 and 4 year olds and a parent helper. (One program, only!)
Sat., Dec. 7 @ 1 and 2:15 PM: Jean Rosolino will be presenting "The Gingerbread Boy," a wonderful retelling of the old folk tale just in time for the winter holidays.
Sat., Jan 4 @ 2 PM: The wonderful Phoenix Woodwind Quintet will perform Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" with storyteller and audience interaction (One Program, Only)
Sat., Feb. 1 @ 1 and 3 PM: Chinese Theatre Works presents a hand puppet performance of Hang Bang Ya Horse for the Lunar New Year.
Sat., Mar. 1 @ 1 and 3 PM -- the Amazing Eric, our favorite magician, will make kids laugh, parents marvel, and everyone magically happy.
Sat., Apr. 5 @ 1 and 3 PM: Naturalist Steve Woyce brings real turtles and tortoises so that kinds can learn about their habits and habitats.
Sat., May 3 @ 1 and 3 PM: Mad Science is coming to the library. Learn fun, interactive experiments that will teach science to the whole family.
Sat., June 7 @ 12:30 and 2 PM: The Lizard Guys bring slithery, slinky, snakes and other creatures to the library for kids to meet.