Performers and Programs

Performer Information  
Stage name: It's Time for a Story
Performer name: Eileen Stelljes
Phone: 845-541-1237
Mailing address: 48 Snider Ave.
Walden, NY 12586
E-mail address: eileenstelljes@yahoo.com
Previous appearances at: Rose Memorial Lib., Stony Point, NY, Chester Public Library, Tappan Library, James Evans Elem. Schl, Kinderhook Library
Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated: 01/02/2010

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Program
 Category
 Description
 Fee
A Visit to OZ Literature- Other,
Visual Arts- Crafts
Travel down the yellow brick road to view character dolls and nutcrackers. Enjoy a bit of history/fun facts, followed by movie & book trivia. Choose several of these activities to customize your celebration; craft a poppy or two, design a rainbow windsock, have a team scarecrow building contest, and to conclude, decorate either a main character portrait complete with rainbow streamers, OR a hot air balloon cutout for the journey to no place like home! It's extra fun if children come dressed as a favorite Oz character!
$101- $200
Art of Illumination History,
Literature- Other,
Visual Arts- Crafts
Learn about the ancient art of Illumination, and see some examples of illuminated bookd, pages and letters. May also include a brief history of books. Design a unique, embellished monogram using various provided materials. Program may be customized with the project of your choice: a 9x12inch single-sided decorative hanging picture OR a double-sided decorative door hanger (recommended for older children).
$101- $200
Book Character BINGO! Life Skills- Other,
Literature- Other,
Other
Bingo with a twist! Players first assemble a blank board and backing sheet, then design the board by choosing from at least 60 classic and popular book character pictures. Using playing pieces provided, there is usually time to complete 2 full rounds of play. A character is picked, announced, and posted on a display board. Players call out Bingo as each row is completed, receive a sticker, and play continues until boards are full. Played for fun, good sportsmanship is gently reinforced, and we encourage and assist one another (i.e. older players help younger spot characters on their boards).
$101- $200
Book Crafting History,
Literature- Other,
Visual Arts- Crafts
Following a brief history of books, use basic book-binding techniques to create simple, personalized books. Program may be customized with information about National Library Week or Children's Book Week. A variety of book projects is available to custumize your program! Choose from mini blank journals or photo albums, unique zig-zag books, or a sewn (tied) My Book of Favorites Book.
$101- $200
BOOK IT! Life Skills- Other,
Literature- Other,
Other
A Library Jeopardy-type game with one category; Children's Books. Teams of players form, then listen as answers are announced by program Host. Using a variety of items as buzzers, attempt to be the first to correctly 'answer in the form of a question'. Sticker prizes for everyone!
$101- $200
Spooky New York History,
Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling
Enjoy Rip Van Winkle's adventures, or ride along with Ichabod Crane as he races The Headless Horseman! Other strange and ghostly tales of New York's Hudson Valley will give a pleasant chill. Presented in 18th Century attire, and where suitable, by candlelight (or lantern light). Traditional structure for delivery is having audience gather around teller in a semi-circle. Most successful for listeners age 7 and older.
$101- $200
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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

 

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