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Other Opportunities

WINTER FUN AT THE
LIBRARY
50 Hassan St SE Hutchinson
(320) 587-2368

It may be cold outside, but these
library activities will warm you up! Hutchinson Theatre Company Spring Production is a
mystery/comedy by Ed Sala called "Bloody Murder." Per-
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is at the library with formance dates are March 30–April 1 and April 6-8, 2017.
120 families participating. This program encourages Tickets are $18/person and go on sale March 1 online at
reading 1000 books to each child before they start kin- www.hutchtheatre.org, at Hutchinson Center for the Arts,
dergarten. The concept may be simple, but the rewards and at Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and
are priceless. We make it fun and easy! Come into the Tourism.
library and sign up your family. About the play - A group of the usual British murder-

R.E.A.D stands for Reading Education Assistance Dogs, mystery types attend a weekend retreat at the sumptuous
but for our next 6 week session we will once again have country estate of the esteemed Lady Somerset. There’s
a therapy rabbit for some of the children’s reading prac- the major who served in India; the inebriated, fading ac-
tice. This will be held on Thursday evenings, January 19- tor; the innocent ingénue; the exotic lady in red; the mys-
February 23. There will be a very limited number of
openings for children wishing to read to a registered ther- terious Chinese gentleman; the rich dowager aunt; the
apy dog or rabbit, so sign up! We are also exploring the faithful maid; the worthless nephew. Suddenly, one of
option of a second session in April-May. Sign up will be them dies of poison! But wait…Her Ladyship refuses to
January 9-14. summon the police! She says she won’t go through all
this, again! All what, again? And why were they all in-
Bookworm Buddies is for 3, 4, and 5 year olds on
Thursday mornings at 10AM. Bookworm Buddies will be vited in the first place? Is this actually just another formu-
held January 12-March 30. This program concentrates laic, all-too-predictable mystery story? Or is it something
on pre-reading and beginning reading skills in a fun story diabolically, cleverly different, as characters rebel against
hour format. There will be stories, finger plays, puppets, their author. It’s Bloody Murder!
crafts, and other activities. There is no pre-registration so From the Director, Lori Thul—This is sure to be a fun
come and join us. play for both seasoned actors and those wanting to give

New Group starting at the library. Before we meet in theatre a try with a smaller role. We need 6-12 actors,
January, this group will have an official name. January- men and women, a variety of ages, all adults.
May we will meet at 6:30pm, the 2nd Monday of each Auditions will be held January 23 & 24, 2017, at
month (Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, April 10 and May 8) to Hutchinson Center for the Arts, from 6-8 pm. Come
build with Legos. The new group, for ages 4-12, is fund- ready to read and have some fun! Bring your calendar to
ed by the Hutchinson Kiwanis Club. Thank you Kiwanis provide possible conflicts for rehearsals. You may con-
Members!
tact director Lori Thul, with audition questions or share
Art Journaling is a new library activity for teens ages 13 interest in helping with the show at 320-587-9416.
and up. Each session will be held the first Thursday of Season Tickets are available on our website,
each month (January-May) from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the www.hutchtheatre.org. Perfect for gift giving!
library’s meeting room. We will be meeting to work on
creating our own art journals! Come to hang out, listen to Acting 101 Class
music, write, learn new collage techniques, and make For novices or experienced actors, this six week course is
your own journal. Paper and art supplies will be provid- designed to teach you the basics of acting; character de-
ed. Registration is not required. velopment, stage etiquette, stage craft basics, comic and

For more information on these programs, contact Sher- dramatic timing, accents, and more. Recommend for all
ry Lund, Children’s Librarian at 320.587.2368 or e-mail skill levels. Class open to ages 18 & over.
at [email protected]. You may also Course Cost: $65
check us out through the website: http:// Dates and Times: Thursdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23, 6-8 pm at
www.hutchinson.lib.mn.us “Check us out” on Face- Hutchinson Center for the Arts.
book or Twitter. These programs are free and open to Call Hutchinson Center for the Arts to register, 320-587-
children of all abilities. Hutchinson Public Library hours 7278.
are Monday-Thursday 10:00am to 9:00pm & Friday –
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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