Steven Abrams

Steve Abrams is a puppeteer with 35 years of experience, including working in over 500 libraries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is able to perform for any size group, with a program length of approximately 45 minutes, and an age range of pre-K through sixth grade.

Steve has a number of signature programs, including Aesop's Fables, and Raven's Feast (a re-telling of myths from the Native American culture of the Northwest Coast).

Please contact Steve at (215) 726-6793 or sapuppets@gmail.com to discuss having him perform at your library. He will be available beginning in April through the summer, and his fee is $75, with the remainder being subsidzed through the Penn Museum Commonwealth Lecture Program.

Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse

Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse creates educational creative programming for in-house and off-site locations throughout the Pittsburgh region.

PCCR offers Creative Reuse Programs that are specifically designed for your group. Participants are encouraged to use their imagination while exploring the large collection of reusable materials provided.

Also, each month PCCR provides up to 5 bags of Bulk items free-of-charge, to non-profits, organizations, or artists working on community-oriented projects or public workshops. If you have a project or an even for which you would like to have PCCR donate materials, submit the Material Donation Request form.

For more information and pricing information visit the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse website or email programs@pccr.org.

Snapology

If you like Legos, you will love this!!

Snapology uses legos and building materials to teach mathematics, science, technology, and literary concepts through enrichment classes and programs for kids. During classes, children are guided by instructors through an interactive lesson using models and computers.

Created and run by two sisters, Laura Barrows and Lisa Coe, Snapology is a fun way to bring fun and learning into your library!

For more information, visit the Snapology website.

Email info@DiscoverSnapology.com or call 412-295-1545 for scheduling and price information.

Dream Big - Sing your heart out - Be a star!

In this hour-long program, kids will have the opportunity to write, perform,produce, and record their own hit song. The song will be finished in an hour, at the end of which the audience will get to hear the "world premiere" of their very own hit song. They will even be able to purchase CD copies of the song.

Visit Bill Pate's website for more infomation.

Pricing varies and a travel surcharge may be included.

Contact Bill Pate at 724-544-9157.

Dan Kuniak

Comedy magician/illusionist Dan Kuniak is a professional entertainer and motivational "edu-tainer"!

Dan performs various "squeaky-clean" shows that can be just for fun or include a serious educational message about reading, bullies, and even the environment.

All shows are 100% family friendly and are entirely self-contained. Performances generally run in the 40-45 minute range, and include hilarious comedy, tons of audience participation, and a LIVE bunny!

Special rates are given to libraries and multiple show performances, and Dan can be reached via http://dankuniak.com, or at 724-224-9170.

Fly Away With Me: Programs with the National Aviary

The National Aviary offers a variety of bird-related conservation education programming for preschoolers through adults. Each 30-60 minute program includes at least one live bird. The most popular classes are Amazing Adaptations, Penguins, I Want to be a Vet, Mythbusters, and Owl Detectives. Birds that travel with the programs include a variety of parrots, owls, vultures, penguins, and more. Detailed information on our classes is can be found at the National Aviary Education website.

Each program is $250 at locations within 30 miles of the National Aviary.

For reservations and information please contact the Aviary's reservationist at (412) 323 - 7235, ext. 439.

The Groove Club

The Groove Club is a one-of-a-kind collaborative with a mission to entertain preschool and early elementary age kids (and their families). We're a group of young, dynamic performers who tour nationwide with a goal of bringing smiles to young children, encouraging audience participation and getting kids dancing!

They offer live singing, a dj booth, and interactive dancing- and even bring along a life-size dancing bear or elephant! They are based in Nashville, but travel frequently. Booking and rates can be discussed with Stacy or Dave at (615) 537-6387, and more information can be found at the Groove Club's website.