Concerts and crafts for kids at the public libraries

For some of the best entertainment in town this month, you need to be accompanied by a 3 year old. Puppet shows, world music, world stories, and creative instrumentation mark the programs available for free at our public libraries, aimed at the very young members of our community.

In addition, there are creative craft sessions resulting in masks and sock puppets. The activities are at Shoreline (SL), Richmond Beach (RB), and Lake Forest Park (LFP).

Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline 98155, 206-362-7550

Brother Coyote and Sister Fox Puppet Show (SL)

Friday, July 22, 11am

Presented by Thistle Theater.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

Enjoy a delightful puppet adaptation of a beloved Mexican folktale.

Space is limited; first come, first seated.

The Very Silly Tourist Show (SL)

Tuesday, July 26, 7pm

Presented by Linda Severt.

Ages 2 and older with adult.

A very silly tourist goes on a trip around the world, finding a variety of musical instruments. Space is limited; first come, first seated.

Super Silly Sock Puppets! (SL)

Thursday, July 28, 1pm

Presented by Cheryl Hadley.

Ages 8 and older, ages 5 to 7 with adult.

Fake fur, felt, feathers and more, plus plenty of imagination, turn a colorful new sock into a pet monster, a silly sidekick, a friendly alien! Enjoy a display of puppets from around the world.

All materials provided.

Please register beginning July 14.

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW, Shoreline 98177, 206-546-3522

World Art Explorations: Jaguar Paper Mache Masks (RB)

Tuesday, July 12, 7pm

Presented by Nature Consortium Artist Amaranta Sandys.

Ages 8 and older with adult.

Design an original mask that represents a person or animal you would like to communicate with.

Please register online or by calling the library, 206.546.3522.

Around the World with Stories (RB)

Wednesday, July 20, 7pm

Presented by Gerald Fierst.

Ages 5 and older with adult.

Circle the globe as we share stories from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe before returning home again.

Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park

Sticks and Stones, Seeds and Bones Concert

Wednesday, July 27, 3pm (LFP)

Held on Third Place Commons Stage.

Thursday, July 28, 10:30am (RB)

Presented by Nancy Stewart.

Ages 2 and older with adult.

See, hear and sing along with unusual rhythm instruments from around the world and take home ideas for making instruments from things in your own world.

Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Suite A-134, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155, 206-362-8860

The Land that Rock Forgot (LFP)

Wednesday, July 20, 3pm

Held on Third Place Commons Stage.

Presented by Brian Waite Band.

Ages 3 and older with adult.

When the band's plane crashes on a remote, tropical island, their high-tech musical instruments are useless. The band begins a quest to rebuild their sound, and along the way they rediscover the beauty of nature and meet other castaways from the far corners of the globe.