Tuesday May 28, 2013: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Join the Purple Rose Theatre Company for a concert reading of "Miles & Ellie" by Don Zolidis. This new comedy, written by the author of last season's "White Buffalo," will have its world premiere production at the Purple Rose this summer.

Miles and Ellie are two American teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Flash forward 20 years and a divorced and disenchanted Ellie has come home to lick her wounds. There isn't much time to mope, however, when she learns that Miles is still in town and still carrying a torch for her. Is it possible to get a second chance at your first love? This charming and funny world premiere by Don Zolidis (which does contain some adult language and content)will make you wonder "what if?"

Purple Rose Artistic Director Guy Sanville will lead an audience talk-back session after the reading. Come see the cast in action, then stay and offer your opinions. Purple Rose wants to know what YOU have to say about this new play!

Thursday June 20, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:45 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Percussion duo Musica Batteria entertains, educates, and fascinates audiences with a dynamic repertoire of classical, Latin, and popular favorites performed on a vintage rosewood marimba.

This event is for grades K - 5.

Friday June 28, 2013: 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

With a mix of dazzling juggling, silly music, wacky stunts, and amazing gadgets, Joel truly gets the audience in on the fun!

Joel Tacey, Michigan's Family Funnyman performs about 350 live shows per year, visiting groups of every size in every corner of Michigan and beyond with his high-energy goofy and funny performances and positive attitude that audiences love.

This event will be repeated from 4:00 - 4:45 pm at Pittsfield Branch. It is for grades K - 5.

Friday June 28, 2013: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

With a mix of dazzling juggling, silly music, wacky stunts, and amazing gadgets, Joel truly gets the audience in on the fun!

Joel Tacey, Michigan's Family Funnyman performs about 350 live shows per year, visiting groups of every size in every corner of Michigan and beyond with his high-energy goofy and funny performances and positive attitude that audiences love.

This event is for grades K - 5.

Tuesday July 2, 2013: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

A Cirque Amongus show is an amazing, delightful, surprising combination of circus skills, comedy and audience participation with a display of teamwork and perseverance!

This event is for Grades K-5.

Tuesday July 9, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Experience how cultures around the world created and performed with puppets at this one-of-a-kind show! Presented by a master puppeteer who was invited to study puppeteering with the Jim Henson Company, this event is filled hilarious puppet skits with audience participation. Learn about puppets from India, Africa, Indonesia, and Japan!

This even for Grades K-5.

Friday July 12, 2013: 10:00 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

With her multicultural collection of drums and percussion, Lori Fithian can always get a group of strangers drumming, singing, and dancing, creating their own "Drummunity" orchestra!

This event is for Grades K-5.

Tuesday July 16, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Nationally acclaimed children's entertainer Chris The Magician creates a constant stream of giggles, guffaws, and smiles with a barrage of wacky, wild, and amazing magic tricks.

For all ages.

Tuesday July 16, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Nationally acclaimed children's entertainer Chris The Magician creates a constant stream of giggles, guffaws, and smiles with a barrage of wacky, wild, and amazing magic tricks.

For all ages.

Tuesday July 30, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

The Flying Aces Frisbee Team entertains with information, humor, athletic skills, amazing feats, tricks and just plain silliness! The show ends with an audience participation contest for autographed Flying Aces Frisbees.

This event is for Grade 3 to adult.

Friday August 9, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:45 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Listen to folktales about man's best friend and then meet and pet some dogs from Therapaws! Here's a great chance to introduce your young one to a Therapy Dog from from a local volunteer organization which encourages sharing the human-amimal bond. All dogs are accompanied by a registered handler/owner. Some dogs can do amazing tricks!

This event is for Preschool - Grade 3.