Shreve Memorial Library: Oceans Of Possibilities

Shreveport LA

09 June, 2022

7:44 AM

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Press release from Shreve Memorial Library: June 7, 2022 Shreve Memorial Library is inviting readers of all ages to discover "Oceans of Possibilities" this summer at the library. Children, teens, adults and families will dive into the ocean depths through reading and interactive programs as part of the library's "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Program. This month, Shreve Memorial Library welcomes performers Professor Universe and Captain Maggie to library branches throughout Caddo Parish. Each live, interactive performance is free and open to the public, and library patrons of all ages are invited to attend these amazing ocean adventures. Beginning Monday, June 13, Professor Universe returns to Shreve Memorial Library branches with an all new show, entitled "Into the Deep." In this one-human spectacle, Professor Universe will take kids on a grand, scientific adventure spanning the ocean. Kids will learn how amazing systems of global currents unites the ocean, and how most of our oxygen comes from the sea. They will journey through mystifying coral reefs and into the deepest depths, discovering the fantastic life beneath the waves. Each scientific concept is conveyed through fun, play, and audience participation via a cast of kooky characters: a mermaid with rhythm, a feisty plankton, a hungry angler fish and more. Children of all ages are invited to dive "Into the Deep" with Professor Universe at the following library branches on the dates and times listed below. Monday, June 13 3:00 PM – Blanchard Branch, 344 Alexander Street, Blanchard Tuesday, June 14 10:00 AM – Atkins Branch, 3704 Greenwood Road 2:00 PM – Gilliam Branch, 12797 Main Street, Gilliam 4:30 PM – Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch, 8303 Line Avenue Wednesday, June 15 10:30 AM – North Caddo Branch, 615 North Pine Street, Vivian 4:00 PM – Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive Thursday, June 16 10:00 AM – Wallette Branch, 363 Hearne Avenue 1:00 PM – Hollywood/Union Avenue Branch, 2105 Hollywood Avenue 3:30 PM – Mooretown Branch, 4360 Hollywood Avenue Award-winning and internationally known performer, Margaret Clauder, also known as Captain Maggie, will bring her "Oceans of Fun" puppet show to Shreve Memorial Library branches Monday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 29. Captain Maggie and her many puppet friends including Elmer, Captain Mary, Super C Turtle, Henny, Mr. Bones and more will take children on an ocean adventure. Throughout the show, Captain Maggie will use her brilliant storytelling, puppetry and ventriloquism skills, as well as a little magic, to bring the ocean adventure story to life and encourage children to read. Captain Maggie's "Oceans of Fun" show can be seen at the following Shreve Memorial Library branches on the dates and times listed below. Monday, June 27 3:00 PM – Blanchard Branch, 344 Alexander Street, Blanchard Tuesday, June 28 10:00 AM – David Raines Branch, 2855 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive 2:00 PM – Gilliam Branch, 12797 Main Street, Gilliam Wednesday, June 29 10:30 AM – North Caddo Branch, 615 North Pine Street, Vivian 2:00 PM – Rodessa Branch, 10093 Main Street, Rodessa The "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Program is open to all ages, and patrons can participate by logging books online and attending a large variety of interactive, live programs at their favorite Shreve Memorial Library branch. Children, age birth to 10, are encouraged to read five books over the summer, teens age 11 to 17 are asked to read at least three books, and adults are tasked with reading two books. As patrons log books online, they will receive digital badges for each book read. Those who complete the 2022 Summer Reading Program challenge will receive prizes to include drawstring bags, books, pencils and other assorted promotional items. Registration for the Summer Reading Program can be completed online through the library's Beanstack site at https://shreve-lib.beanstack.org/reader365. This press release was produced by Shreve Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.