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We've also had good experiences with A2 Magic. In the past, he's also done magic workshops to teach kids some simple magic tricks which was a pretty cool experience. </div>
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Also highly recommended <a href="https://cameronzvara.com/" id="LPlnk" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://cameronzvara.com/" data-loopstyle="linkonly">
Cameron Zvara</a>. He's outstanding...very engaging, high energy performance. 🙂</div>
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<a href="https://www.musicattheblissful.com/" id="LPlnk" title="https://www.musicattheblissful.com/">Mr. Evan</a> is a hit for kids' music, though he books up pretty fast on his summer touring schedule, I think.</div>
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Live animal programs are <i>always</i> a hit, imho. <a href="https://outdoordiscovery.org/programs/#libraryprograms" id="LPlnk" title="https://outdoordiscovery.org/programs/#libraryprograms">
Outdoor Discovery Center</a> does a fantastic job.</div>
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Have fun, and good luck!</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 22, 2024 4:22 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> JC Wheeler Public Library <lovemylibrary@live.com><br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading Programs</font>
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<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">Would highly recommend A2 Magic for their presentations.</div>
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<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">Jeff always does a phenomenal job at our library and incorporates elements of the library summer reading program theme, Dewey Decimal System, or other fun facts to engage kids.</div>
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<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">Also, Rebecca Barrett of ARK Animal Encounters has done very informative, hands-on animal programs for our groups. </div>
<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">She mainly brings smaller animals, with a tortoise or iguana being the largest.</div>
<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">She books single shows for up to 50 people so the animals don't get overwhelmed, and can schedule a second show for a reduced price for the same day.</div>
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<div class="x_gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:small">Good luck finding some great presenters!</div>
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<div dir="ltr" class="x_gmail_attr">On Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 3:08 PM JC Wheeler Public Library via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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Hi all! If anyone has any recommendations for paid programs for summer reading, I would appreciate to hear from you! This is my first year as a director for summer reading, and looking for some fun presenters/magicians/comedians etc.</div>
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