Upcoming Events

Have a Blast Magic Show

Come watch this space-themed magic show open to a family audience. Let's find Sedgie the Hedgie before he blasts off into outer space!

Find the Joy Magic Show

Come be a part of the magic as we try to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Music, Magic, and Storytelling Show with Erica Carlson and Mark Reinhart

Erica and Mark will play and sing toe-tapping music with lots of audience interaction. This dynamic duo uses magic tricks, balloons, and stories to make the music extra fun. And to top it all off, Sedgie the Hedgie and Picasso the Turtle will appear to dance along!

Science of Balloons

Float into a world of fun with this high-energy program that brings science to life through exciting balloon experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations. Young scientists will explore air pressure, static electricity, science principles, sound vibrations, and more using simple balloons to reveal big scientific ideas. The grand finale will even feature a thrilling liquid-nitrogen demonstration that makes a balloon appear to shrink before everyone’s eyes! Using the Faraday method of showing science through demos for everyone, this engaging and safe program will have curious kids learning, laughing, and leaving with a sense of wonder. Best for school-age children.

Science of Balloons

Float into a world of fun with this high-energy program that brings science to life through exciting balloon experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations. Young scientists will explore air pressure, static electricity, science principles, sound vibrations, and more using simple balloons to reveal big scientific ideas. The grand finale will even feature a thrilling liquid-nitrogen demonstration that makes a balloon appear to shrink before everyone’s eyes! Using the Faraday method of showing science through demos for everyone, this engaging and safe program will have curious kids learning, laughing, and leaving with a sense of wonder. Best for school-age children.

All aboard for the Pirate Hedgehog Magic Show! This family-friendly program features Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog.
Erica will offer book sales after the program.

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic

Come be a part of the magic to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic

Come be a part of the magic to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic

Come be a part of the magic to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Science of Balloons

Float into a world of fun with this high-energy program that brings science to life through exciting balloon experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations. Young scientists will explore air pressure, static electricity, science principles, sound vibrations, and more using simple balloons to reveal big scientific ideas. The grand finale will even feature a thrilling liquid-nitrogen demonstration that makes a balloon appear to shrink before everyone’s eyes! Using the Faraday method of showing science through demos for everyone, this engaging and safe program will have curious kids learning, laughing, and leaving with a sense of wonder. Best for school-age children.

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic Show: Journey to a fantasy world of imagination with unicorns, dragons, and mermaids! Local author and magician Erica Carlson performs a family-friendly, interactive magic show that keeps young children engaged with tricks, helpers from the audience, and Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Saturday at 11 am, Short North Ballroom Stage: Get Tickets through link.

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic Show: Journey to a fantasy world of imagination with unicorns, dragons, and mermaids! Local author and magician Erica Carlson performs a family-friendly, interactive magic show that keeps young children engaged with tricks, helpers from the audience, and Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Saturday at 1 pm, Short North Ballroom Stage: Get Tickets through link.

Come see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!

Come see Sedgie the Hedgie in the Pirate Hedgehog Magic Show! Erica and the audience will perform lots of magic tricks on their hunt to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!

Come see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!

Hedgehog Mystery Magic

Come see Erica and Sedgie the Hedgie perform a family-friendly magic show! The library hosts a playgroup for caregivers and their kids 0-5 every other week, and Erica will be the "other week" programming.

Come see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!

Come see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!

Come find custom-made balloons all around the library! The balloons should last for one week or more!

Come see the Superhero Hedgehog Magic Show with Sedgie the Hedgie! Best for a family audience.

Come see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!