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Summer Sampler <br /> The Summer of 2011 promises to be very exciting at the Mashpee Public Library. This is the <br /> first year that Massachusetts Children's Librarians will be participating in a Nationwide <br /> Collaborative Summer Library Program. The theme, "One World, Many Stories" encourages <br /> libraries across the country to offer multicultural programs and activities throughout the summer. <br /> Children expand their horizons when they travel. Most Mashpee children cannot travel far away <br /> to Australia or China or Brazil to learn about the varied world we live in. But they can expand <br /> their horizons while reading about other lands; listening to others who have traveled or lived <br /> elsewhere; and enjoying the music, dance, games, and stories of other cultures. <br /> The Mashpee Public Library will embrace "One World, Many Stories"by offering a variety of <br /> programming for children and their families. Students will be invited to log their summer reading <br /> and earn prizes, either on a paper log or online. The online component, <br /> www.readsinma.or /e mashpee will also be tailored for teen and adult participation. The <br /> Children's Department will provide weekly story times, multicultural craft activities, and trivia <br /> contests throughout the summer. Because of generous funding from the Friends of the Mashpee <br /> Library and the Mashpee Cultural Council, several special family events have been planned. <br /> These programs include "Animals from Around the World", "Mad Science", and a multicultural <br /> family concert by award-winning recording artists, Peter and Ellen Allard. <br /> The highlight of the summer is a program called"Didgeridoo Down Under". The DDU Show is <br /> a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, <br /> environmental education, character building and audience participation. DDU is interactive, <br /> educational and a one-of-a-kind musical and cultural experience for all ages. More information <br /> about this program is available at hqp://www.didgrcvolution.com/. In anticipation of a large <br /> turnout for this extremely unique show,Christ the King's Parish Hall has been reserved for the <br /> event on August 11, 2011. <br /> DIDGERIDOO <br /> DOWN UNDER <br />