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Tue
10
Burt the Raccoon — Puppet Show
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Providence Public Library
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Teen/Young Adult Room (Ground Floor)
Burt the Raccoon — Puppet Show (Children)
Burt explains life in the forest through puppetry, storytelling, American Sign Language and incredible tree impersonations! Don’t miss your chance to “shake hands” with a real raccoon puppet! 
John L. Tierney, Ed.D. is a retired teacher of children with special needs and has been a traveling puppeteer for the past 22 years.
Signups closed for this Event
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| Anonymous | 2012-07-07 01:31 |
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