Summer Reading Program 2008 Performers

Catch the Reading Bug @ Providence Public Library

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, your Rhode Island McDonald's Restaurants, and Providence Public Library.

Complete Summer Reading Program schedule

Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti
Here’s a chance to meet some bugs up close and personal along with some of the animals who are their predators.

Magician Chris Carbone
Watch the trainer and caretaker of the elusive reading bug do his tricks.

Entomophagy with David Gracer
What’s that? Learn about cultures where eating insects is part of ordinary meals. Would you try a cricket or a mealy worm?

Bugs! with Jackson Gillman
What do doodlebugs, spiders, ants and skeeters have in common? Find out in the “Stand-up Chameleon’s” latest lowlife revue featuring Jackson Gillman. Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, the "Stand-Up Chameleon" magically transforms into a wide array of colorful characters and in this show — bugs! Participatory song, story, movement and/or sign language may be incorporated into his interactive family theater — whatever works best to bring any age audience along for a rollicking ride into his wildly imaginative worlds of creativity and fun.

Spiders, Mosquitos & Bugs - Oh My! with Christopher “Kavi” Carbone
Featuring “The Funky Funky Spider” and more hoppin’ songs & stories from the fascinating insect world, Christopher "Kavi" Carbone weaves a web of wonder through storytelling, music and interactive fun! Come join us in this special “Story & Song Celebration!” as part of the 2008 Summer Reading Program as we Catch the Reading Bug!

Anne-Marie Forer and Cindy Killavey — “Take Two” Tandem Tellers
As the eminent entomologists “Ant Annie” & “Ms. Bee,” the pair brings twice the merriment and fun to their stories. The duo invites participants to sing and tell stories during their delightfully buggy performance. You will leave laughing as if you have ants in your pants!

Bugging Out with Marvin Novogrodski
Check out Marvelous Marvin’s new show, "Bugging Out" — all about bugs, insects and outdoor exploration. Using his unique rhyming text, he’ll teach some bug habits that you may not believe or even want to know. Marvin has poems about dragonflies, ladybugs, worms and a host of other crawly, creepy creatures. Mixing in circus arts, magic tricks and fun music, Marvelous Marvin’s show looks like a large book with engaging illustrations inside. “Bugging Out” is an entertaining extravaganza!

Kids bring your smiles and parents bring your cameras.

Complete Summer Reading program schedule

Summer Reading Lists 2008

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, your Rhode Island McDonald's Restaurants, and Providence Public Library.