Experience the dramatic and exciting Japanese art form of drumming with performers from the Great Lakes Taiko Center. You won’t want to miss this high-energy show! Day cares and camps with six or more children must register and should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Tuesday, July 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.    

Miller Stone Building

Chicago-based Laura Doherty acoustically rocks kids’ worlds with breezy folk-pop tunes from her four Parents’ Choice award-winning CDs, which feature her adorable puppet friends Jazzasaurus, Pinky the Fish, and Domingo the Flamingo. Laura also will be performing songs from her brand new "High Five" album. This upbeat, interactive concert will have kids dancing and clapping along to Laura's original catchy tunes! Day cares and camps with six or more children must register for the 1 p.m. program. Groups should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Tuesday, July 17, 1 p.m.                                                         

Miller Stone Building

and

Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m.                                                         

Helen Warner Branch

Fans of all ages are invited to a pop-culture celebration. Whether your favorite is Star Wars, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Marvel or SuperWhoLock, we've got you covered—and many more. Attendees will enjoy games, photo opportunities, and loads of fun! Cosplay, or costume play, is highly encouraged.

Saturday, July 21, noon to 4 p.m.                                                                   

Lakeview Square Mall

5775 Beckley Road

Kevin Kammeraad and his friends will inspire kids to get their creativity flowing with poetry, puppetry, music, and movement. Get ready to sing and dance! Day cares and camps with six or more children must register for the 1 p.m. program. Groups should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Tuesday, July 24, 1 p.m.                                                         

Miller Stone Building

and

Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.                                                         

Helen Warner Branch

Keep the beat of the Willard Rocks summer theme going by attending a Red Sea Pedestrians concert. The band, which is based in Kalamazoo, will be playing two 45-minute sets with a 15-minute break in between. The Red Sea Pedestrians consider themselves "a warped and beautiful blend of American Roots, Rock, Klezmer, Gypsy, Classical and Jazz music all filtered through the band's original vision." In the past decade of performing, the six-member band has developed a loyal following. Cold nonalcoholic beverages and light snacks will be provided. Willard Library programs are free and open to the public. 

Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.                                                         

Friendship Park