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Summer at the Library: Orisirisi

African Folklore
2026-06-26 11:00:00 2026-06-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer at the Library: Orisirisi Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, June 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-26 11:00:00 2026-06-26 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer at the Library: Orisirisi Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling. Hawthorne Branch - Meeting Room

Hawthorne Branch

Meeting Room

Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.

For thousands of years in the mystical light of the moon, African children have sat spellbound; listening to stories that both entertain and develop a better sense of the difference between right and wrong. OrisiRisi African Folklore recreates this scene with Moonlight Stories. - an anthology incorporating the African tradition of audience participation including fun-filled call and response type songs, mesmerizing African drumming and dance, children’s games, and much more!

Woman in Nigerian attire dancing

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-11 years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Music & Dance | Language Learning |

TAGS: | #summeratthelibrary | #Storytelling | #music |

Hawthorne Branch
Phone: 352-481-1920
Branch manager
Cameron Burris
Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Hawthorne Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Hawthorne and surrounding areas.

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Computers and Technology
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
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Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
Registration is now closed
Dino Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with dinosaur-themed art, music, science, stories and more
SHINE Medicare Counseling
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Free, unbiased, confidential one-on-one Medicare counseling provided by trained Medicare counselors.
Teen ArtSpace: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Learn how to create 3D models using Tinkercad. Staff will then 3D print the items to be picked up at a later date.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
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ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, June 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
ArtSpace: Fiber Fun Fellowship
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for conversation and stitching fun! This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Dinosaur Baby Time
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Dinosaur theme Baby Time stories and activities
Hawthorne Hub: Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts &... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Computers and Technology: Open Hours
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other... more
Join us for fun, lively discussions at the Hawthorne Branch Library! Share your favorites and what you're currently reading with other fans of graphic novels and manga.
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area,MakerSpace
Fun with art, music, science, stories and more
Junk Journal Club
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for our monthly Junk Journal Club! Create unique artwork with upcycled materials.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Summer at the Library: Orisirisi - African Folklore
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance and storytelling.
Open Studio - Open Hours at Hawthorne MakerSpace
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing... more
Open Studio time at the Hawthorne Branch allows patrons to work on creative projects at their own pace. A 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machine are available for public use.
Hawthorne Hub
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts &... more
Join us every Tuesday afternoon for fun activities for kids. We'll do something different each week: 3D printing, electronics, arts & crafts, board games, and more.
Computers and Technology: Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
MakerSpace
Join us for a weekly program to learn computer skills and new technology. No experience required!
Wind-Down Wednesday
Wed, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please... more
Join us for our weekly program, designed to explore calming techniques from various cultures, in an effort to help reduce stress. Please note, this is NOT an exercise class.
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