Fantasy Puppet Theater made its debut at the Ark in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the summer of 1973. Katzman has since toured the U.S., performing at museums, nightclubs, libraries, camps, major armed forces installations and for many municipal recreation departments. He has produced a television documentary, and in 1990, performed Sergei Obrastsov's puppet play entitled "Mortal Danger" at the Bruno Walter Theater at Lincoln Center. Fantasy Puppet Theater has received funding from the New York State Council on the Arts and Con Edison. Katzman earned his M.A. in Television and Radio production from the University of Michigan and was a fellow at Princeton University. He is now retired from teaching full time at Bergen Community College and will be pursuing his work with the puppet theater. The show is free and open to all, but space is limited. Please call to register.

Weekly: Monday mornings (except on holidays).

Books and crafts, ages 6 months to 5 years, with Piermont's own Agnes Caniza.

Children's Art Class with Alexis Starke

Weekly: every Tuesday afternoon, starting Sept. 14, 2010.

The Library is offering a series of free Art Classes for children in grades 1-4, taught by Alexis Starke. All materials will be provided. Smocks are provided as well, or children can bring their own.

Class size is limited to 10 students. Please call 359-4595 or send an email to alexis@piermontlibrary.org to register.

Students will create imaginative art projects with a variety of themes. Projects will include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and mixed media using a variety of materials and techniques suited to the age group. Students will be introduced to various artists from art history. Creativity is emphasized in a relaxed setting.

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Monthly: meets 3rd Wednesday of each month.

FREE children's music classes held in the Library's Children's Room. Presented by Moon River Music Together with Catherine Rubin, the class will explore how the early childhood program of Music Together® teaches music through play.

Young children are given the opportunity to develop basic competence in music by providing them with a rich musical experience in a relaxed and playful environment. Catherine believes that every child is musical and that each child needs a stimulating, supportive music environment to enjoy the wonderful human capacity for music-making. Join us to see how much fun music classes can be!

Children's Art Class with Alexis Starke

Weekly: held every Wednesday, starting September 15, 2010.

The Library is offering a series of free Art Classes for children in grades 4 and up, taught by Alexis Starke. All materials are provided. Smocks are provided as well, or children can bring their own.

Class size is limited to 10 students. Please call 359-4595 or e-mail alexis@piermontlibrary.org to register.

Students will create imaginative art projects on a number of themes. Projects will include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and mixed media using a variety of materials and techniques suited to the age group. Students will be introduced to various artists from art history. Creativity is emphasized in a relaxed setting.

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