Library Programs
We have programs for kids, teens, adults and staff development
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High Sea Adventures | Campfire at Camp Poison Oak
High Sea Adventures
The Read Pirate Cornelius: Fear not, this pirate is well read and not full of dread. His treasure chest is full of stories, magic and adventure. Find out what you can learn while traveling the high seas: amazing sea creatures, the many oceans you can explore and places your imagination can take you. After singing a pirate song, finding new animals of the ocean and helping create a pirate story, you may feel like a friendly pirate yourself.
Great for: Kids ages 5-5th grade
2022 CSL Summer Reading Program theme!
Campfire at Camp Poison Oak
Join us around the campfire for lots of stories, singing and silliness. There will be magic and mystery; games and guffaws. Find out what creatures might live in Lake Poison Oak and help solve the mystery that’s been told by camp counselors for decades. No fear, nothing itchy or scratchy will be provided at the program.
Great for: Kids ages K-5th grade
2022 iREAD Summer Reading Program theme
Under the Big Top
Ringmaster Dennis takes your audience into the excitement of the circus. Your trip to the circus comes complete with music, magic, juggling, and audience participation. Meet our great performers like Hubert, Sassy and The Great Dingalings!
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“Under the Big Top Circus was a wonderful program! Thank you for providing such a wonderful entertainer! We loved it and look forward to more.”
– Mary Shackelford, N. Oak Mid-Continent Library
Great for: Kids
Game Show Party
Join host Denny Ray Burn for fun, games & prizes. Game shows were at the start of television and have never gone away. Join the "live studio audience" for all the excitement of knowledge, skill and chance. Make a match, hit the buzzer, have a lucky guess or choose the right deal to go home with great memories and prizes.
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“It was another great event. I talked to a few store managers, and they thought it was hilarious and so much fun!"
– East Hills Mall, St. Joseph, MO
Great for: Families, Adults, In-Person or Virtual Events
MadSkillz
Crews will be created, teamwork will be tested, skills will be shown and excitement will ensue! Work together to race against your fellow players as you figure out the puzzles, use your creativity and show off your Mad Skillz.
Great for: Teens, Adults
Waves of Danger (murder mystery)
A relaxing cruise in the Caribbean to celebrate the dedication of its crew to the ship hits a port not on the itinerary...murder. Take a trip into secret meetings, dangerous minds, and unknown clues. Become a passenger on the S.S. Carnage to help find the killer or maybe be the killer yourself. During this fun excursion you can play detective, accomplice or murderer. You choose to be a part of the mystery or sit back and try to figure it out. Pack your thinking cap, keen eye and good memory to put together all the clues and solve the mystery in Waves of Danger.
Great for: Teens, Adults
2022 CSL Summer Reading Program theme!
Workshops
Get more involved and learn some of the skills we use to create smiles.
MacGyver MaGyc teaches you magic tricks with items you might already have around the house.
Twistin’ and Turnin’ puts the balloons in your hands to twist some fun creations.
Say What? allows you to stop over-thinking and enjoy the unknown of improvisation.
"Thank you. Your creativity, interactiveness and attention to details were very much appreciated. We look forward to working together again soon!"
– Chris & Stephanie
Great for: Kids, Teens, Adults