Puppets Coming To The Library
Gina, Mitch, Jay, Sally, Carmen, and Corey are the names of some unusual newcomers to the Public Library of Enid and Garfield County. They sound like everyday children; however they are different because they are life size puppets with disabilities that are brought to life by a puppeteer. They will be in the Great Plains Room on Tuesday June 16th, at 2:00 p.m.
Nancy Gardner, Director of Special Projects for the Oklahoma Parents Center, explains that the puppets help children become more comfortable with other children who have disabilities. The puppets have lively personalities, and demonstrate to the children that children with disabilities play sports, swim, and argue with their brothers and sisters just like everyone else.
The puppets were brought to Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Parents Center from the Pacer Center in Minneapolis where the "Count Me In" programs have been presented to more than 350,000 people. The puppets are three feet tall hand and rod puppets representing a diverse group of children. The program consists of three to four skits with plenty of time for questions.
Sign-up is not required, but appreciated. Call 234-6313 for more information.
Nancy Gardner, Director of Special Projects for the Oklahoma Parents Center, explains that the puppets help children become more comfortable with other children who have disabilities. The puppets have lively personalities, and demonstrate to the children that children with disabilities play sports, swim, and argue with their brothers and sisters just like everyone else.
The puppets were brought to Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Parents Center from the Pacer Center in Minneapolis where the "Count Me In" programs have been presented to more than 350,000 people. The puppets are three feet tall hand and rod puppets representing a diverse group of children. The program consists of three to four skits with plenty of time for questions.
Sign-up is not required, but appreciated. Call 234-6313 for more information.








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