Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics
Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
This program is for kids in Grades K-4. Please sign up each child separately.
At least one adult guardian must stay in the room for this program.
Siblings age 4 and under are welcome, but please include the number of siblings on the registration.
Registration required.
Location: 1st Floor Community Room
What will happen?
- Hear about Li Liu’s childhood at a Chinese acrobatic school and see her incredible performance.
- Watch Li Liu in action: plate spinning, foot juggling, ribbon dancing, and Chinese water bowl manipulation!
- Some kids will even have a chance to try plate spinning & ribbon dancing!
The first 15 families to register (and who show up on the day of the program) will receive a free picture book of Father’s Chinese Opera by Rich Lo.
More than 15 families will be allowed to register. Library staff will give out the free picture books to those who qualify on the day of the program.
What is a SEED program?
SEED = Scholars Educational Enrichment Directive
A grant funded series of educational programs for children. The goal of these programs is to provide hand on enrichment opportunities for age groups K-4 in Avon, CT by incorporating cultural holidays, diverse calendar celebrations, multicultural events, art, literature, and STEM activities led by Erin Dawson and Erin Barthel, two Avon residents, educators, and mothers, in partnership with the Avon Library.
This is a series of programs made possible by a generous grant from Avon Greater Together Community Fund and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.