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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 storytellers and 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 27th, 2008 | Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum by Robert Andre Parker |
| October 18th, 2008 | The Chinese Violin by Madeleine Thein Illustrated by Joe Chang |
| November 22nd, 2008 | Tubby the Tuba by Paul Tripp Illustrated by Henry Cole |
| December 6th, 2008 | The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Illustrated by David Jorgensen |
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This program is a collaboration of the The Music Center, the Los Angeles Times Reading by 9 Program and the Los Angeles Public Library. Performing Books is made possible by the Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles and the Library Foundation.
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