A Book for All Kids

EVENTS

Special Events at Lincoln City Libraries!
"A Book for All Kids" is a time to celebrate language, books and reading, and to put the spotlight on James and the Giant Peach! A list of programs intended for elementary-school-aged children and offered free of charge by Lincoln City Libraries will be posted as we get closer to the kick-off.

Come see "James and the Giant Peach" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse

Friday, May 4: 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 5: 2 & 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 6: 2 & 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 10: 7 p.m.
Friday, May 11: 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 12: 2 & 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 13: 2 & 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 17: 7 p.m.
Friday, May 18: 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 19: 2 & 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 20: 2 & 5 p.m.

About the play!

James, a curious young orphan forced to live with his two cruel aunts, is taken on a fantastic journey when he discovers a magic peach. The play, based on a beautifully-written story by Roald Dahl, unfolds in a series of mishaps and adventures involving James, the peach, and a cast of wacky bugs.

Activities presented by the Lincoln Community Playhouse

From Page to Stage

Saturday, March 31: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Workshop participants will get to work with LCP veteran actress Sandy Fisher Van Pelt as they discover various ways to stage classroom dramatizations of “James and the Giant Peach.” All you need is a sense of humor and a great imagination.
To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529.

Puppet Workshop with Trish Place

Saturday, April 7: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Currently with the Omaha Children's Museum as a residence artist through the Nebraska Arts Council, Trish will teach a puppet workshop to help create the characters from “James and the Giant Peach.” At the end of the workshop, participants will do an ad lib performance of “James and the Giant Peach.” All you need to bring is your creativity and be ready to have lots of fun! Materials will be provided. To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529.

Take a Critter Hike!

Saturday, April 14

In “James and the Giant Peach” we read about Miss Spider, Earthworm, Ladybug, Centipede, Grasshopper and Glow-worm. Where in Lincoln can you find those incredible insects and minibeasts from the book? Why, at Pioneers Park Nature Center of course! Take this day to go and discover what kind of “minibeasts” live in Lincoln.

Pioneers Park Nature Center

Silence, peace and beauty are among the wonders of the 1,100-acre Pioneers Park on the southwestern edge of Lincoln. The Pioneers Park Nature Center includes ponds, woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and a stream, and is located at the west end of Pioneers Park. Established in 1963, the Center is operated by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. It offers visitors a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to appreciate and learn about their natural environment The Nature Center, in the southwest corner of the park, features eight miles of walking trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. A herd of bison, elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, hawks and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the Nature Center trails.

Park Hours
Open daily until sunset.
Nature Center Hours
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday
Noon–5 p.m. Sunday
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.)
3201 S. Coddington | (402) 441-7895

Project LCP

Saturday, April 21: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

You've heard of Project Runway, well come out and find out about Project LCP! Participants will team up and learn the art of costume design and construction from Karen Jordan Anderson, who is LCP's costumer for “James and the Giant Peach.” She will take the first part of the workshop to explain what the concept will be and then the "teams" of designers will get to try their hand at creating one-of-a-kind costumes. The characters from “James and the Giant Peach.” will be used for inspiration. This will be a "no sew" workshop. Materials will be provided!
To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529.

Design a Set

Saturday, April 28: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

What would you do if you were asked to make a "model" of the set for “James and the Giant Peach”? Students will have a chance to look at a "model" of a set to learn how designers create their template. Given everyday materials, Sandy Fisher Van Pelt will instruct participants on how to create their own version of the set for “James and the Giant Peach.” Materials will be provided.
To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529.

Kickoff parties for A Book For All Kids!

Each Library invites children to enjoy a special day of crafts, refreshments and special guests.

Crafts and refreshments will be available throughout the day, with special guests or other activities as indicated below. A feature film closely related to our story will also be shown at selected libraries. All open to the public, free of charge.

Monday, March 12

Arnold Heights Branch Library
3815 NW 54th Street | (402) 441-8580
From 4–5 p.m., special guest Jeloo the Clown will make balloon creations.

Tuesday, March 13

South Branch Library
2675 South Street | (402) 441-8570
Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Come back for the feature film presentation at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 14

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzallin Ave. | (402) 441-8540
Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Return in the afternoon for the feature film presentation at 2:30 p.m.

Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th Street | (402) 441-8560
Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 2:30 p.m. Just after his performance, stick around for our feature film!

Thursday, March 15

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th Street | (402) 441-4460
Special presentation by Lincoln Community Playhouse performers, 2:30 p.m. These young performers will demonstrate how well—and how easily—a story such as "James and the Giant Peach" can be acted out. You'll want to see them! Also, before or after the Playhouse presentation, view the feature film in the Blue Room, scheduled for 1 and 3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 16

Bennett Martin Public Library
14th and N Streets | (402) 441-8566
Special presentation by Lincoln Community Playhouse performers, 2:30 p.m. These young performers will demonstrate how well—and how easily—a story such as "James and the Giant Peach" can be acted out. You'll want to see them! Stick around for our feature film presentation following the Playhouse performers!

Bethany Branch Library
1810 N. Cotner Blvd. | (402) 441-8550
From 2:30 to 3:30, special guest Jeloo the Clown will make balloon creations.

Saturday, March 17

Eiseley Branch Library
1560 Superior Street | (402) 441-4250
Back by popular demand, The String Beans will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m.

Additionally, special showings of the feature film will be held:

Thursday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.

Eilseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street

Thursday, March 22, 4 p.m.

Arnold Heights Branch Library
3815 NW 54th Street

Writing contest for James and the Giant Peach

This contest is open to third graders who live in Nebraska. Please be sure to deliver your entry by March 31, 2007, to any of the Lincoln City Libraries, marked "attention Pat Leach." If you're mailing your entry, be sure it's postmarked by March 31, addressed to:

Writing Contest
Attention: Pat Leach
Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

Include your first and last name, the names of your school and your teacher, your full address and telephone number. Be sure to print neatly!

Entries may have a maximum of 1,000 words. Sorry, Entries cannot be returned to you.

Winners will be notified by April 16, 2007. The prize includes having your story published in the Lincoln Journal Star and an opportunity for your whole classroom to attend the play, "James and the Giant Peach," at the Lincoln Community Playhouse!

Writing Contest Story Starters:

Option 1: Write an alternate story.
In Chapter 4, James learns about the magic of the "little green things." He receives directions on how to make them into a potion. But then in Chapter 5, the sack breaks, and the green things fall to the ground. Write how you think this story would have gone instead if James had been able to drink the creation that the old man gave him.

Option 2: Tell a story about yourself that gives an example of one of the following quotes from "James and the Giant Peach."

"It was enough to make anyone frantic." (p. 60)
"Oh, hurray for the storm and the rain!" (p. 103)
"But we've got to do something!" (p. 115 )




		EVENTS Special Events at Lincoln City Libraries! "A Book for All Kids" is a time to celebrate language, books and reading, and to put the spotlight on James and the Giant Peach! A list of programs intended for elementary-school-aged children and offered free of charge by Lincoln City Libraries will be posted as we get closer to the kick-off. Come see "James and the Giant Peach" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse Friday, May 4: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5: 2 & 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6: 2 & 5 p.m. Thursday, May 10: 7 p.m. Friday, May 11: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12: 2 & 5 p.m. Sunday, May 13: 2 & 5 p.m. Thursday, May 17: 7 p.m. Friday, May 18: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19: 2 & 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20: 2 & 5 p.m. About the play! James, a curious young orphan forced to live with his two cruel aunts, is taken on a fantastic journey when he discovers a magic peach. The play, based on a beautifully-written story by Roald Dahl, unfolds in a series of mishaps and adventures involving James, the peach, and a cast of wacky bugs. Activities presented by the Lincoln Community Playhouse From Page to Stage Saturday, March 31: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Workshop participants will get to work with LCP veteran actress Sandy Fisher Van Pelt as they discover various ways to stage classroom dramatizations of “James and the Giant Peach.” All you need is a sense of humor and a great imagination. To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529. Puppet Workshop with Trish Place Saturday, April 7: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Currently with the Omaha Children's Museum as a residence artist through the Nebraska Arts Council, Trish will teach a puppet workshop to help create the characters from “James and the Giant Peach.” At the end of the workshop, participants will do an ad lib performance of “James and the Giant Peach.” All you need to bring is your creativity and be ready to have lots of fun! Materials will be provided. To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529. Take a Critter Hike! Saturday, April 14 In “James and the Giant Peach” we read about Miss Spider, Earthworm, Ladybug, Centipede, Grasshopper and Glow-worm. Where in Lincoln can you find those incredible insects and minibeasts from the book? Why, at Pioneers Park Nature Center of course! Take this day to go and discover what kind of “minibeasts” live in Lincoln. Pioneers Park Nature Center Silence, peace and beauty are among the wonders of the 1,100-acre Pioneers Park on the southwestern edge of Lincoln. The Pioneers Park Nature Center includes ponds, woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and a stream, and is located at the west end of Pioneers Park. Established in 1963, the Center is operated by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department. It offers visitors a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to appreciate and learn about their natural environment The Nature Center, in the southwest corner of the park, features eight miles of walking trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. A herd of bison, elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, hawks and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the Nature Center trails. Park Hours Open daily until sunset. Nature Center Hours 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday Noon–5 p.m. Sunday (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.) 3201 S. Coddington \| (402) 441-7895 Project LCP Saturday, April 21: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. You've heard of Project Runway, well come out and find out about Project LCP! Participants will team up and learn the art of costume design and construction from Karen Jordan Anderson, who is LCP's costumer for “James and the Giant Peach.” She will take the first part of the workshop to explain what the concept will be and then the "teams" of designers will get to try their hand at creating one-of-a-kind costumes. The characters from “James and the Giant Peach.” will be used for inspiration. This will be a "no sew" workshop. Materials will be provided! To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529. Design a Set Saturday, April 28: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. What would you do if you were asked to make a "model" of the set for “James and the Giant Peach”? Students will have a chance to look at a "model" of a set to learn how designers create their template. Given everyday materials, Sandy Fisher Van Pelt will instruct participants on how to create their own version of the set for “James and the Giant Peach.” Materials will be provided. To register please call the LCP ticket office at (402) 489-7529. Kickoff parties for A Book For All Kids! Each Library invites children to enjoy a special day of crafts, refreshments and special guests. Crafts and refreshments will be available throughout the day, with special guests or other activities as indicated below. A feature film closely related to our story will also be shown at selected libraries. All open to the public, free of charge. Monday, March 12 Arnold Heights Branch Library 3815 NW 54th Street \| (402) 441-8580 From 4–5 p.m., special guest Jeloo the Clown will make balloon creations. Tuesday, March 13 South Branch Library 2675 South Street \| (402) 441-8570 Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Come back for the feature film presentation at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Anderson Branch Library 3635 Touzallin Ave. \| (402) 441-8540 Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Return in the afternoon for the feature film presentation at 2:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library 2400 S. 56th Street \| (402) 441-8560 Chris Sayre, renowned local folk musician, will provide musical entertainment at 2:30 p.m. Just after his performance, stick around for our feature film! Thursday, March 15 Walt Branch Library 6701 S. 14th Street \| (402) 441-4460 Special presentation by Lincoln Community Playhouse performers, 2:30 p.m. These young performers will demonstrate how well—and how easily—a story such as "James and the Giant Peach" can be acted out. You'll want to see them! Also, before or after the Playhouse presentation, view the feature film in the Blue Room, scheduled for 1 and 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 Bennett Martin Public Library 14th and N Streets \| (402) 441-8566 Special presentation by Lincoln Community Playhouse performers, 2:30 p.m. These young performers will demonstrate how well—and how easily—a story such as "James and the Giant Peach" can be acted out. You'll want to see them! Stick around for our feature film presentation following the Playhouse performers! Bethany Branch Library 1810 N. Cotner Blvd. \| (402) 441-8550 From 2:30 to 3:30, special guest Jeloo the Clown will make balloon creations. Saturday, March 17 Eiseley Branch Library 1560 Superior Street \| (402) 441-4250 Back by popular demand, The String Beans will provide musical entertainment at 10:30 a.m. Additionally, special showings of the feature film will be held: Thursday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. Eilseley Branch Library 1530 Superior Street Thursday, March 22, 4 p.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library 3815 NW 54th Street Writing contest for James and the Giant Peach This contest is open to third graders who live in Nebraska. Please be sure to deliver your entry by March 31, 2007, to any of the Lincoln City Libraries, marked "attention Pat Leach." If you're mailing your entry, be sure it's postmarked by March 31, addressed to: Writing Contest Attention: Pat Leach Bennett Martin Public Library 136 S. 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 Include your first and last name, the names of your school and your teacher, your full address and telephone number. Be sure to print neatly! Entries may have a maximum of 1,000 words. Sorry, Entries cannot be returned to you. Winners will be notified by April 16, 2007. The prize includes having your story published in the Lincoln Journal Star and an opportunity for your whole classroom to attend the play, "James and the Giant Peach," at the Lincoln Community Playhouse! Writing Contest Story Starters: Option 1: Write an alternate story. In Chapter 4, James learns about the magic of the "little green things." He receives directions on how to make them into a potion. But then in Chapter 5, the sack breaks, and the green things fall to the ground. Write how you think this story would have gone instead if James had been able to drink the creation that the old man gave him. Option 2: Tell a story about yourself that gives an example of one of the following quotes from "James and the Giant Peach." "It was enough to make anyone frantic." (p. 60) "Oh, hurray for the storm and the rain!" (p. 103) "But we've got to do something!" (p. 115 ) Have Fun!