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Performing Books introduces children to the performing arts through children's books.
This free series offers families the unique opportunity to hear stories read and brought to life by professional artists. Recommended for children ages 4 through 10.
"Performing Books is 'really about bringing enhanced literacy through the arts,' said (Lynda) Jenner, who works with Ilene Abramson, (Central) Library's director of children's services, to select books about some aspect of the performing arts that best lend themselves to dramatization by a limited number of artists." ... "We try and find something in each story that children can do so that it's interactive," Jenner said. "It's a good way to introduce art forms that might be a little daunting if they're introduced in full form."
- Los Angeles Times
Free Admission - No reservations accepted. Please arrive 15 minutes before the performance to insure good seating.
All performances are held at the
Los Angeles Central Library in downtown.
Visit the LA Public Library directions and parking information. Los Angeles Central Library is located at:
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
Library Parking $1 with library card and validation
Times: 2 pm and repeats at 3 pm (shows are 1/2 hour each)
Reservations are not required. Please arrive early as there will be limited seating.
| September 30th, 2007 | Westward Ho Carlotta by Candace Fleming |
| October 20th, 2007 | Belinda the Ballerina & Belinda in Paris by Amy Young |
| November 17th, 2007 | The Chinese Violin by Madeleine Thein Illustrated by Joe Chang |
| December 15th, 2007 | The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Illustrated by David Jorgensen |
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Performing Books is sponsored in part by Target. Performing Books Partners are The Music Center, Reading by 9, and Los Angeles Public Library.
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