Big Read events for kids

We've got great Big Read events for kids; check out the dates for our upcoming puppet shows and tea parties for kids.

Puppet Troupe

The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library's Puppet Troupe presents "Princesses, Pirates, and Buried Treasure: Fun with Tom and Friends." The show follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friends Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher.

• Tuesday, March 30, Main Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, 4 p.m., free, 532-5940. [event details]
• Tuesday, April 6, Gurley Branch Library, 225 Walker Street, Gurley, AL, 3:30 p.m., free, 776-2102. [event details]
• Tuesday, April 13, Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd., Madison, AL, 4 p.m., free, 461-0046. [event details]
• Thursday, April 29, Bailey Cove Branch Library, 130 Plaza Blvd., Madison, AL, 4 p.m., free, 461-0046. [event details]

Tea Parties

The Becky Thatcher Tea Party is for ages 5-8 and will generate excitement for the characters in "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Attendees will enjoy a real tea service with an etiquette coach to provide tips on the proper behavior at the table. The tea parties are free but reservations are required; call the number for the specific tea party your child is interested in attending:

• Thursday, April 1, Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library, 7910 Charlotte Drive, Huntsville, AL, 4 p.m., (256) 881-5620 [event details]
• Tuesday, April 6, Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL, 4 p.m., 461-0046. [event details]
• Thursday, April 8, Showers Center Branch Library, 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville, AL, 851-7492.  [event details]
• Tuesday, April 13, Gurley Branch Library, 225 Walker Street, Gurley, AL, 4 p.m., 256-776-2102.  [event details]
• Tuesday, April 20, Bessie K. Russell Branch Library, 3011-C Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL, 4 p.m., 256-859-9050.  [event details]
• Thursday, April 22, Elizabeth Carpenter Branch Library, 5496 Main Street, New Hope, AL, 4 p.m., 256-723-2995. [event details]
• Tuesday, April 27, Tillman D. Hill Public Library, 131 Knowledge Drive, Hazel Green, AL, 4 p.m., (256) 828-9529.  [event details]
• Tuesday, April 27, Main Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, 4 p.m, 532-5949.