FLORIDA GRAND OPERA FAMILY FESTIVAL

Read Along, Sing a Song; Bringing Books to Life

Children will follow Miss Julie as she takes them through an interactive session that combines reading with playing instruments, dancing or singing at important parts of the story, making reading all the more fun! Designed for children ages 5 through 8. All sessions are FREE. Only 25 spots per session.

Contact FGO Education Manager, Cerise Sutton to reserve at csutton@fgo.org or 305-854-1643 ext. 1100.

November 12, 2011
2pm – 3pm
Main Library
101 W FLAGLER ST
MIAMI, FL 33130
“Possum Come a-Knockin’”, by Nancy Van Laan
Is somebody knocking at your door? Who could it be? Come find out what Possum is up to in “Possum Come a-Knockin’”, by Nancy Van Laan. Join the fun with other children singing and moving to music!

November 19, 2011
11:30am – 12pm
Southwest Regional Library 
16835 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
YPO presents Little Red Riding Hood

December 3, 2011
11am – 12pm
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
6399 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Lauderhill, FL 33313
“The Nutcracker”, illustrated by Alison Jay
Winter holiday season is just around the corner! Come hear about Clara’s surprising toy adventure in “The Nutcracker”, illustrated by Alison Jay. Sing holiday songs and move to the music of The Nutcracker with other children!

December 10, 2011
3pm – 4pm
Hispanic Branch
1398 SW 1 ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
“The Nutcracker”, illustrated by Alison Jay

January 21, 2012
11am – 12pm
Tamarac Library
8701 W. Commercial Boulevard
Tamarac, FL 33351
“What a Wonderful World” by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele
Come and let this beautiful song lift your spirit, as you pantomime with other children the lyrics of “What a Wonderful World” by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele, and enjoy the book illustrations by Ashley Bryan.

January 28, 2012
2pm – 3pm
South Miami Branch
6000 SUNSET DRIVE.
MIAMI, FL 33143
“What a Wonderful World” by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele

February 4, 2012
11am – 12pm
North Lauderdale Saraniego Branch
6901 Kimberly Boulevard
North Lauderdale, FL 33068
“Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”, as told by Verna Aardema
Have you ever had a mosquito buzz in your ear? Do you know why that happens? You will be surprised by the explanation in this West African tale “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”, as told by Verna Aardema. You may want to do a little dramatization of the story with other children!

February 22, 2012
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Naranja Branch
14850 SW 280 ST
Naranja, FL 33032
“Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears”, as told by Verna Aardema

March 3, 2012
11am – 12pm
Miramar Branch Library
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025
“Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk”, an Irish tale as told by Gerald McDermott
It’s time to wear something green and do a little Irish dance! Come and see what happens to Tim’s luck after meeting the Wee Folk, in “Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk”, an Irish tale as told by Gerald McDermott.

March 17, 2012
1pm – 2pm
Golden Glades Branch
100 NE 166 ST
MIAMI, FL 33162
“Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk”, an Irish tale as told by Gerald McDermott

April 21, 2012
Time TBD
Pinecrest Library
 5835 SW 111 ST
PINECREST, FL 33156
YPO presents Little Red Riding Hood

April 28, 2012
Time TBD
Pinecrest Branch
5835 SW 111 ST
Pinecrest, FL 33156
YPO presents Papageno