Forest Grove City Library

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Forest Grove City Library Rogers Room A: Want to practice your Spanish/English skills? Join us for a Language Exchange program for vocabulary,grammar, and writing!

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Forest Grove City Library Rogers Room A & B: In celebration of their 40th anniversary of B.E.A.R. month (Be Enthusiastic About Reading), the Forest Grove City Library will host Oregon Shadow Theatre as they present a multicultural show called The Green Bird, A Mexican Story. This shadow puppet performance is most appropriate for children ages five and over and their families. Description: Behind the illuminated shadow screen, colorful shadow puppets come to life and tell the story of The Green Bird. A drum roll and a cymbal crash, the calliope sound of a button accordion, and the play begins: A boy is transformed into a fortune-telling bird by a magician. A brave girl journeys through Mexico to save him. In her travels, she encounters fantastic characters and scenes from Mexico's rich folkloric tradition. She sees skeletons dancing to the song La Bamba at a Day of The Dead fiesta. The climax of the play is set in the Bull Ring, where the audience joins in shouting "Ole!"Colorful and intricate shadow puppets combine with live music, voices and sound effects to create a delightful family entertainment.

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM - Forest Grove City Library Children's Area: Babies learn about language through rhymes, songs, and fun stories in this 15-20 minute program. Each program is followed by time to play and socialize. Best for ages 6-18 months. Thursday mornings at 10:15.