Bring the Story
to Life
The character arrives and stays in character until the goodbye. She reads aloud, stops to ask the children questions, and uses their names when they answer. Every child gets a turn to talk, to sing along and to have a photo taken — it is a program they are in, not one they watch.
I have performed hundreds of library programs across North America, as meet & greet appearances and as fully interactive storytime programs. I plan each one with your staff — your audience, your space, and what the day is for.
Inquire About Library Programs
Four Ways to Book a Visit
Program Options
I work with library staff to create a program that fits your event, your audience, and your goals.
- Meet & Greet
- The character meets children one at a time — a hello, a real conversation, a photo — and stays until every child has had a turn. It suits a drop-in crowd, because no child's moment depends on having been there at the start.
- Storytime Programs
- The character reads aloud in character and stops to ask the children questions, because a story they are answering back to is one they are inside of. Songs and a game go in around the reading, which is what keeps the youngest children and the older siblings in the same room.
- Summer Reading Programs
- Booked at either end of the program — the kickoff, or the celebration that closes it out. Summer reading asks children to keep going for weeks, so it helps to have a date on the calendar marking where it starts and where it finishes.
- Special Events
- Grand openings, holiday programs, community days. Tell me what the day is for and I will build the program around it, because a visit that fits the occasion gives your staff something specific to put on the flyer.
"She was so patient with multiple talking kids at once and able to pivot her program on a dime for the needs of those attending, all while bringing it back to the planned activity."
Why Libraries Love It
Kid-Proven
Children are immediately engaged and excited — creating a positive association with the library.
Easy to Plan
I handle the entertainment. You handle the logistics. I coordinate every detail with your team.
Hundreds of Programs
With hundreds of library programs performed across North America, the experience shows — parents and staff are thrilled every time.
Five Stars, Every Time
Your library program connects to each child personally, leaving every family feeling like it was just for them.
What Libraries Are Saying
Reviews from families who met a character at their local library.
We met Elsa today at Westmont Library and it was WONDERFUL!! The girls absolutely LOVED her! She was so patient with the children and didn’t rush anyone.
Jessica, AKA, Rapunzel, captivated a large audience of an array of ages at the DeKalb Public Library. My children enjoyed it so much so, we want to have Jessica perform at our daughter‘s fifth birthday party. The costumes are realistic, her demeanor is magical, and the singing/dancing & acting is professional!
My daughter, Sienna, saw her at the Deerfield library when she came as a pirate. She was subsequently a pirate for Halloween because she just thought she was the coolest person ever. She also saw her as Mirabel and was in awe. Her 5th birthday is coming up and she asked me if I could ask the library to put me in touch with Elsa. We know she will make it so special!
My girls (5 &3) and I have absolutely loved getting to join Jessica for so much fun at two Vernon Area Public Library events - once as Elsa and most recently as Jesse. Jessica is all about group fun while also making sure every kid is seen & heard & made to feel valued. Cannot emphasize how special these visits have been for us. Look forward to more Jessica time in the future!
My daughter had the pleasure of meeting SuperGirl last summer at the Sycamore Library. She still speaks of this visit quite often to this day almost a year later! My daughter wore her SuperGirl costume to meet her as well so they would match. She took the time to pose for pictures and have an unforgettable conversation with my daughter where they made a special "secret signal" they would share if they ever saw each other out of disguise in public. So awesome of her!! Highly recommend!!
Jessica is truly magic! After seeing her for the first time at Elk Grove library as Elsa we were hooked and decided to invite both Elsa and Anna to our daughter’s 4th birthday party. She was so patient with the children and remained in character the entire time, even when the children got a little wild (as they tend to do). She is sweet, warm, and brings a playfulness that inspires the child to believe in the fairytale she brings. We love to follow her social and try to catch her at more events. Thank you for everything, Jessica!
Let's Plan Your Program
Tell me about your event and I'll work with you to create a program your community will love.
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