
Bright Star Touring Theatre presents: Dino Academy
A high-energy prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops blends dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar in a kid-friendly library matinee.
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An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.
An action-packed dinosaur discovery show led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, packed with surprising dino facts and playful audience interaction. A kid-friendly library program that blends science learning with theatrical adventure for young dino fans.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.
A playful prehistoric adventure led by the quirky Dr. Sarah Tops, mixing dino science facts with imaginative storytelling. Life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets stomp and roar through an interactive, kid-friendly library performance.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.
High-energy kids magic blends dinosaurs, books, and prehistoric creatures with hands-on moments like assembling a dino from fossils, dodging monsters, and hatching a baby dino. A playful, interactive afternoon performance in a community library setting.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.
Curiosity-driven insect science program exploring Western North Carolina species, with kid-friendly answers to big bug questions like how flies’ eyes work and whether insects can hear. A relaxed library talk geared for families and nature lovers.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.
Hands-on origami session folding a herd of giant paper dinosaurs with provided materials and step-by-step guidance. Easy and more challenging designs make it welcoming for beginners and creative families in a community library setting.

Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.

Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.
Kid-friendly rock n roll set that blends playful dinosaur themes with storytelling, bagpipes, and a mix of stringed instruments. Geared for kids of all ages in a relaxed library setting.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Storybook inspired kids yoga led by children’s instructor Brandon Hudson, followed by a themed craft activity with mats provided. Ages 4+ with limited spots and required registration for each session.

Storybook inspired kids yoga led by children’s instructor Brandon Hudson, followed by a themed craft activity with mats provided. Ages 4+ with limited spots and required registration for each session.
Storybook inspired kids yoga led by children’s instructor Brandon Hudson, followed by a themed craft activity with mats provided. Ages 4+ with limited spots and required registration for each session.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.
Interactive preschool story time with picture-book read alouds, singalong songs, rhymes, and simple hands-on activities geared to ages 3–5. A cozy library setting that supports early literacy, listening skills, and social play.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative movement and story based play for preschoolers combining songs, prop driven storytelling, and playful dance games to develop gross motor skills, social imagination, and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.
Interactive wildlife program compares human skills to local animals like owls and otters, with a live animal ambassador and fun challenge-style learning. All ages gather at the library for hands-on nature facts and animal feats.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.

Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.
Hands on STEAM workshop where kids decorate and assemble solar powered bug robots, learning beginner robotics and renewable energy concepts. Built for ages 8+ as part of a soft skills series with a take home creation.

High-energy singalongs with dance-along moments and playful puppets keep kids moving and laughing. An all-ages afternoon program in a public library setting geared toward families and young children.

High-energy singalongs with dance-along moments and playful puppets keep kids moving and laughing. An all-ages afternoon program in a public library setting geared toward families and young children.
High-energy singalongs with dance-along moments and playful puppets keep kids moving and laughing. An all-ages afternoon program in a public library setting geared toward families and young children.

Playful improv games and theater activities led by teacher Chris Martin help kids build confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork. Designed specifically for ages 8–12 in a welcoming library setting.

Playful improv games and theater activities led by teacher Chris Martin help kids build confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork. Designed specifically for ages 8–12 in a welcoming library setting.
Playful improv games and theater activities led by teacher Chris Martin help kids build confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork. Designed specifically for ages 8–12 in a welcoming library setting.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.
Interactive morning storytime with read aloud stories, sing along songs, and movement activities geared to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Hands on craft time follows, reinforcing early and emergent literacy with a kid friendly theme.

Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.

Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.
Low-pressure reading practice with Puptart, a tail-wagging robot dog that responds to talking and gentle petting without allergens. Kids sign up at the desk, pick a book, and build early literacy in the picture book room.

Casual Friday afternoon hangout for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early parenthood stories and build community. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key baby play space.

Casual Friday afternoon hangout for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early parenthood stories and build community. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key baby play space.
Casual Friday afternoon hangout for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early parenthood stories and build community. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key baby play space.

Casual Friday meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early-parenthood stories and build local connections. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key, baby-friendly play space.

Casual Friday meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early-parenthood stories and build local connections. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key, baby-friendly play space.
Casual Friday meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to swap pregnancy and early-parenthood stories and build local connections. Vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys create a low-key, baby-friendly play space.

Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.

Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.
Interactive read alouds and playful storytelling geared to toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. A midmorning library program centered on early literacy, listening skills, and parent child participation.