Kyle Terwilliger and Mr. Rabbit have been reported to be traveling together to libraries and schools all over the great state of Arizona. They should be considered amazing and entertaining. Anyone watching their show should be warned that even though it may appear to be entertaining, it contains valuable information about the Wild West, geography, the value of reading, and how to use library resources.

This show is guaranteed to have your kids roaring with laughter at the antics of Kyle Terwilliger and his magic bunny. The adventure begins when Mr. Rabbit, Kyle's magic bunny, is accidently transported back in time to 1862. Only by unlocking the secrets of the library will the audience be able to save the bunny.

The children will laugh at the antics of Einstein Rat (a puppet), and will be amazed as Mr. Rabbit, the magic bunny, "disappears" from the "time machine" and suddenly appears in an old photograph. They will remember getting to help draw the faces of a historical figure in Wild West history like Teddy Blue Abbott. They will REALLY remember when their drawing comes to life and begins talking to them with voices from the past.

They will learn how to "talk" to people from the past through biographies and how to travel through time using historical novels and science fiction. And because thay are INVOLVED in the magic stories, the lessons will be retained.

Kyle's Library Reading Program is "Wanted" by a lot of librarians and schools. To ensure you don't get left out, you need to book early.

Work Smarter, Not Harder is a hands-on workshop/school assembly program that teaches kids about the six simple machines – wedge, screw, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and lever.  Using these six tools, students will learn how simple machines make work easier by changing the direction or the amount of the force required to move or alter other objects.  The tasks performed include moving a fifty pound bucket using a five pound weight and splitting a 2 x 4 with a wedge.

Goals:  This educationally significant program for elementary school children has four primary goals.

1. To provide a program for children that will give them an understanding of the concept of simple machines and provide them with an understanding of the six commonly listed simple machines.
2. To offer a program that meets the requirements of the state mandated curriculum for science in elementary schools. 
3. To provide concrete and tactile learners an experiential framework for understanding simple machines.
4. To demonstrate to students that the library is a great place for learning and inspiration, and to introduce them to a variety of interesting types of books.

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A Magical Train Tour of
Winter Festivals Around the World

This holiday season treat the kids to a program that’s trainloads of fun, filled with puppets, magic, storytelling, music, and audience participation. This train ride magically takes kids around the world to learn about winter holidays like: Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and of course, Christmas.

Yes, the Arctic Express is educationally significant. The program strongly encourages children to read. But don’t think for a minute that the show is anything less than sheer delight for everyone, including teachers and staff. When you hear the sleigh bell ring at the end of the show, you won’t be the only one to wipe a tear from your eye.

This is a show children will remember for the rest of their lives.

Based on the statewide learning objectives for cultures and diversity, students also learn the importance of respect, the power of giving and the magic of sharing. In particular, the students will interact with Kyle and be challenged to:

Benefits of the Arctic Express! production:

Teaching character may be
more fun than you think?

Inspector Iwannano delivers a strong message about character within a comedy magic packed program. Students will learn to "Focus on my actions," because actions show character. The character clues covered are:

• Respect
• Trustworthiness
• Caring
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Good Citizenship

Don't miss the oportunity to encourage positive character habits in a fun and memorable way.