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Welcome to the \;2025 StoryBook Festiv al: Follow the Yellow Brick Road: In Celebration of the Wonderful Wizard o f Oz! \;Join us on \;Saturday November 15\, 2025 \;at \;10 :00 AM \;at the \;Southwest Regional Library \;for a fun-fille d day. Bring your little ones for a day of storytelling\, book readings\, arts and crafts\, and more! Let's spark their imagination and love for rea ding together. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Fant asy Forest: \;Fairy tales come alive as you are led on a path through the enchanted forest to meet some of your favorite \;characters&mdash\ ;Sleeping Beauty\, Rumpelstiltskin\, \;Rapunzel\, Little Red Riding Ho od\, and more! \;
StoryBook Festival tickets res erved through Eventbrite\; admission to StoryBook Festival does not includ e Fantasy Forest tours.
Fantasy Forest tour tickets are obtained on-site \;NOVEMBER 15th \;during the event\, \;wh ile supplies last. The Box Office opens for morning tours at 10am and afte rnoon tours at 12:30pm.

Schedule of Events

Fa ntasy Forest Morning Ticket Distribution (Inside - Box Office)

\nYouth Services - Red and White Box Office

Fantasy Forest tour ti ckets are obtained on-site during event day only\, while supplies last. Th e Box Office opens for morning tours at 10am and afternoon tours at 12:30p m. (Note: StoryBook Festival tickets reserved through Eventbrite do not in clude Fantasy Forest tours.)

10:00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM

The Big Book Giveaway (Inside- Lobb y) Free book while supplies last!

Broward Public Library Foun dation

10:00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM

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Craft Activities (Outside - Craft Tent) Free hands-on art s &\; crafts courtesy of the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation &\; C ultural Arts Department.
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City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Rec reation
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10:00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM
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Face Painting (Outside - Face Painting Tent) Free face p ainting with professional artists!
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10 :00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM
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Connect with Community P artners and Organizations (Inside and Outside) Connect with family-friendl y community organizations both inside and outside the library!
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10:00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM
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Meet Local Authors (Outside - Local Author Tent) Meet local authors an d learn about their books! \;
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~~10:00 AM \;- \;11:00 AM~~
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City of Pembrok e Pines Art &\; Cultural Center (Showmobile)
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City of Pembr oke Pines Art &\; Cultural Center
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Enjoy musical selections perf ormed by piano students of the City of Pembroke Pines Art &\; Cultural Center.
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~~10:15 AM \;- \;11:00 AM~~
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Stevens Puppets Present "The Wizard of OZ" (Inside- Aud itorium)
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Stevens Puppets
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Lions and Tigers and Puppets \, oh my! Stevens Puppets brings the classic tale of Dorothy&rsquo\;s jour ney in Oz to life with artfully hand-carved wooden marionettes and a music al score you are sure to be humming all the way home.
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10:00 AM \;- \;3:30 PM
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The Swappi n' Ground in Munchkin Land
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Broward Public Library Foundation\n
Listen to stories and tell your own story! Tell a story &\; rec eive a special sticker and certificate!
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10 :30 AM \;- \;11:00 AM
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Science Demonstrations (Inside- Teen Lounge)
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PPCHS National Honor Society
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He lp the Pembroke Pines Charter High School Science National Honor Society c onduct experiments and demonstrations\, including making a tornado in a bo ttle.
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10:30 AM \;- \;11:00 AM
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Pat Nease\, Storyteller (Outside- Swappin' Ground)\n
Pat Nease
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Pat is an award-winning storyteller known for her high energy\, quick wit and wry humor. She swears everything she tells is true\, except for the parts she makes up.
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10:30 AM \;- \;12:00 PM
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Touch a Firetruck (O utside - Front of Library)
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City of Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue
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10:30 AM \;- \;12:00 PM\n
Stiltwalkers and Other Costumed Characters (Roaming)
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11:00 AM \;- \;11:45 AM
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This Is Improv: Oz Unscripted (Inside- Storyroom)
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This Is Improv
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Join This is Improv for an interactive improv and comed y performance. Get ready for laughter the whole family can enjoy!
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11:15 AM \;
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ASM Music Schools (S howmobile)
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ASM Music
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Enjoy performances from student bands.
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11:30 AM \;- \;12:00 PM
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Science Demonstrations (Inside- Teen Lounge)
\nPPCHS National Honor Society
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Help the Pembroke Pines Charter Hig h School Science National Honor Society conduct experiments and demonstrat ions\, including making a tornado in a bottle.
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11:30 AM \;- \;12:00 PM
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Storytellling (O utside- Swappin' Ground)
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Broward Public Library Foundation
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11:30 AM \;- \;12:00 PM
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Lucia Gonzalez\, Storyteller (Outside- Swappin Ground)
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Lucia Gonzalez
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An award-winning author\, storyteller\, and chil dren's librarian\, Lucí\;a Gonzá\;lez is a dynamic and versati le performer who likes to work with audiences of all ages.
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11:45 AM \;- \;12:30 PM
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Pemb roke Pines Charter High School Band (Showmobile)
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Pembroke Pin es Charter High School Band
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Enjoy an energetic band performance fr om PPCHS!
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12:00 PM \;- \;12:30 PM
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Pat Nease\, Storyteller (Inside- Storyroom)
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Pat Nease
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Pat is an award-winning storyteller known for her hi gh energy\, quick wit and wry humor. She swears everything she tells is tr ue\, except for the parts she makes up.
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12 :00 PM \;- \;1:00 PM
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Page Turner Adventures P resents "The Mixed Up Fairy Tale" (Inside- Auditorium)
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Everyo ne in the audience participates in this comical quest to break a spell pla ced on Sleeping Beauty.
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Fantasy Forest Afterno on Ticket Distribution (Inside- Box Office)
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Youth Services Ar ea - Red and White Box Office
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Fantasy Forest tour tickets are obta ined on-site during event day only\, while supplies last. The Box Office o pens for morning tours at 10am and afternoon tours at 12:30pm. (Note: Stor yBook Festival tickets reserved through Eventbrite do not include Fantasy Forest tours.)
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12:30 PM \;- \;1:30 PM
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Carrie Sue Ayvar\, Storyteller (Outside- Swappin' Grounds)
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Carrie Sue Ayvar
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Carrie Sue is a nationally acclaimed storyteller sharing stories in English and Spanish\, connecting people\, languages\, and cultures.
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ASM Music Schools (Showmobile)
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ASM Music
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Enjoy performances fro m student bands.
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12:45 PM \;- \;1: 15 PM
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Lucia Gonzales\, Storyteller (Inside- Storyroom )
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Lucia Gonzales
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An award-winning author\, storytelle r\, and children's librarian\, Lucí\;a Gonzá\;lez is a dynamic and versatile performer who likes to work with audiences of all ages.
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1:45 PM \;- \;2:30 PM
\nStoryology Workshop (Inside - Storyroom)
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Children in th e audience become the main character in an original story created on the s pot!
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1:15 PM
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Costume Parade (Inside- Youth Services Desk)
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1:30 PM
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ASM Music Schools (Showmobile)
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ASM Musi c
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Enjoy performances from student bands.
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1:30 PM \;- \;2:00 PM
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Science Demonstr ations (Inside- Teen Lounge)
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PPCHS National Honor Society
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Help the Pembroke Pines Charter High School Science National Honor So ciety conduct experiments and demonstrations\, including making a tornado in a bottle.
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1:30 PM \;- \;2:30 PM
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Stiltwalkers and Other Costumed Characters (Roaming)
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1:45 PM \;- \;2:15 PM
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Pat Nease\, Storyteller (Outside- Swappin' Ground)
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Pat Nease
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Pat is an award-winning storyteller known for her h igh energy\, quick wit and wry humor. She swears everything she tells is t rue\, except for the parts she makes up.
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South Florida Clo ggers
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Watch a performance from this high energy dance team!\n
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2:45 PM \;- \;3:15 PM
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Carrie Sue Ayvar\, Storyteller (Inside- Storyroom)
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Ca rie Sue Ayvar
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Carrie Sue is a nationally acclaimed storyteller sha ring stories in English and Spanish\, connecting people\, languages\, and cultures.
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2:30 PM \;- \;3:00 PM
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Science Demonstrations (Inside- Teen Lounge)
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PPCHS National Honor Society
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Help the Pembroke Pines Charter Hi gh School Science National Honor Society conduct experiments and demonstra tions\, including making a tornado in a bottle.
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~~2:30 PM \;- \;3:00 PM~~
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Lucia Gonzales\, Storyteller (Outside- Swappin' Ground)
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An award-winning autho r\, storyteller\, and children's librarian\, Lucí\;a Gonzá\;le z is a dynamic and versatile performer who likes to work with audiences of all ages.
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2:30 PM \;- \;3:15 PM
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Jimmy C Magic Show (Inside- Auditorium)
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Jimmy C is an award winning magician who has entertained all over the world! Jimmy C combines laughter\, smiles\, &\; wonderment\, creating a magic show for families &\; children to remember for a lifetime!
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3:00 PM
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ASM Music Schools (Showmobile)\n
ASM Music
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Enjoy performances from student bands.
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