Library Programs
The kids and parents were amazed, astounded and laughed their hearts out. I couldn't have asked for a tighter or more professional show
Adrienne Wilson, Children's Services Librarian
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe, CT
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Performances 
Workshops Teen Clubs References
Every year, we tour a new CSLP themed summer reading program performance across the eastern United States to promote libraries as essential community resources. In addition to summer juggling and magic shows, we work with teen services and young adult librarians year round to implement skill toy clubs. Our juggling props engage tweens, teens, and youth advisory boards to increase participation in young adult programs and overall excitement at the library.
Audiences of all ages 45 minutes in length Sound system provided
Read Yourself Silly: 45 minute juggling & magic show in which Paul tells the story of how a trip to the circus inspired him to visit his library to learn more about juggling which led to balloons, magic, and the history of the circus. Throughout the performance he models how learning through books can be fun and often times leads you to discover new interests.
Do Something! Based on the performer’s own experience as an entrepreneur, Do Something! challenges tweens and teens to discover their passions and research their career options. Juggling, magic, and physical comedy illustrate several easy steps to guide career exploration. Available year round.
Summer Reading Program: Each year Flow Circus customizes a performance to connect to the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) theme. Watch a clip from the 2009 Be Creative show below.
Check out our 2009 Summer Reading Program Activities Page
Children 10 years and older 90 minutes in length All equipment provided
Juggle Me This: Three ball juggling is broken down into simple, easy to learn steps. Participants are given individual feedback as well as learn how to give constructive feedback to peers. By the end of the session, everyone improves! Includes a set of juggling balls & book for the library to add to its collection.
Skill Toys from Around the World: Introduce participants to kendama, flower sticks, diabolo and other skill toys that have histories dating back thousands of years. Workshop is fast paced as participants move through stations and try their hands at each. Includes a set of flower sticks and instructional DVD for the library.
Twisted Fun:Tweens & teens are introduced to basic balloon twisting skills to make dogs, giraffes, and other sculptures. Teams then face a challenge that incorporates brainstorming, creative thinking, performance, and of course, balloons! We can customize the challenge to fit with your program’s objectives. Includes a balloon twisting kit for the library or can be combined with the Twist & Earn! program.
Staff Development/Team-Building Workshop: Engage your staff or student group in a high energy, playful team-building activity. Adapted to meet your organization’s goals. <more>
Engaging programs for tweens and teens
Skill Toy Program: Self-directed, skill-based, creative play that will keep tweens and teens coming back to the library week after week. Toys such as juggling balls, flower sticks, diabolos, kendamas challenge young adults to be hone skills while being active. <more>
Juggling Club: Tweens & teens will continue to develop juggling skills with on-going club sessions held at the library. The library is provided with 25 sets of juggling balls as well as a curriculum to run sessions focusing on skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity. Flip camera & access to video sharing site also included with this program.
Twist & Earn! provides materials to teach teens balloon sculpting skills that can be used to add a festive atmosphere to library events, raise funds for library programs, or to complete community service on behalf of the library. <more>
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Every time I tried to start working, I broke down into hysterics. Literally – laughing so hard I had to stop what I was doing. Hours after the fact. I thought our office manager was going to call the EMT's. I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time.
Deborah Zulick, Project Coordinator
Connecticut Library Consortium, Middletown, CT
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Rowan County Libraries, NC
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Brasswell Memorial Library
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