Kid-friendly Shakespeare comes to Randolph libraries in July

ASHEBORO – A troupe of traveling players will bring three of William Shakespeare’s plays to life in interactive theatrical adventures for the whole family at five Randolph County Public Libraries locations in July.

Shepherd Shakespeare of Charlotte will perform at the libraries as follows:

• Asheboro: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 10 a.m. Monday, July 7;
• Franklinville/Ramseur: As You Like It, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Ramseur Lake (Ramseur Municipal Building in case of rain);
• Liberty: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18;
• Randleman: The Tempest, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20;
• Seagrove: As You Like It, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20.

Shepherd Shakespeare is comprised of the husband-and-wife team of Chester and Katy Shepherd. Both are theater veterans whose shows are designed for maximum fun and understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless stories.

The shows are free and the public is invited. For further information, call 336-318-6804.

Learn about shark teeth and seashells at Asheboro and Liberty libraries

ASHEBORO – Dig into an interactive fossil and seashell event with Dr. Ashley Oliphant, author of Shark Tooth Hunting on the North Carolina Coast, at the Asheboro and Liberty public libraries on Thursday, July 6.

Oliphant will appear at the Liberty library at 2 p.m. Her presentation is aimed at children will include a show-and-tell segment with dinosaur, whale and shark fossils followed by a dig activity in which kids will get to keep the shark teeth and seashells that they find. Please call 336-622-4605 to sign up.

At Asheboro, Oliphant will present a talk for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Learn about her passion for beachcombing, research and the time before dawn when good shells and shark teeth are easiest to find. No registration is required for her Asheboro appearance.

Oliphant is a retied English professor from Denver, N.C., and author of six books.

For further information, contact the Asheboro library at 336-318-6803 or the Liberty library at 336-622-4605.

The Liberty library is located at 239 S. Fayetteville St. The Asheboro library is located at 201 Worth Street.