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Summer Reading Performers

Enjoy our guest performers this summer!

For a full schedule of events visit our online calendar. Performers are sponsored by the Friends of the Newport Public Library.

Children’s Summer Calendar PDF

Click on the dates for more information on any of the performers and for information on how to register.

Fiddle N' Fun
Fiddle N’ Fun
Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM
Ages 2 – 8

Mr. Joel will provide a family music program featuring guitar, violin and fiddlestix!
Science Heroes
Science Heroes
Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 AM
Ages 4 – 12

Children are invited to join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Enjoy hands-on experiments and interactive stories
The Magic of Russ DeSimone
The Magic of Russ DeSimone
Tuesday, July 15 at 10:00 AM
Ages 4 – 12

With the help of his sidekicks, Presto the Rabbit and Flutter the Fish, Russ will demonstrate his modern take on classic tricks that will amaze and inspire.
Outdoor Bubble Show
Outdoor Bubble Show
Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 AM
Ages 2 – 12

In addition to the show, ambient bubbles will also be provided. Bubbles create atmospheric wonder and magic, from giant 6-foot floating bubbles to hundreds of bubbles all at once!

This program starts at 10:30 AM.
SWE Engineer
Mission to the Moon: Launch It
Thursday, July 24 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM
Ages 8 – 12

Kids will design and build an air-powered rocket that can hit a distant target.  This workshop will be led by members of The Society of Women Engineers – New England Shoreline Section.

Click here to register.
Flying High Dogs
Flying High Dogs
Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00 AM
Ages 4 – 12

Mr. Mike and his 4 flying high Frisbee dogs will entertain and thrill with a variety of tricks. Mike is a world record holder and multiple time world finalist in K9 Frisbee.

Please do not bring your four-legged
family members to this event.

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