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Matt Sandbank Shadow Factory Puppet Show

Families with children of all ages
2026-06-15 14:00:00 2026-06-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Matt Sandbank Shadow Factory Puppet Show Nationally-touring shadow puppeteer, Matt Sandbank, will be here for a show bringing a sense of wit and wonder. Experience shadow puppetry vignettes presented with creativity, humor and fun for all. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Monday, June 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-15 14:00:00 2026-06-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Matt Sandbank Shadow Factory Puppet Show Nationally-touring shadow puppeteer, Matt Sandbank, will be here for a show bringing a sense of wit and wonder. Experience shadow puppetry vignettes presented with creativity, humor and fun for all. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Nationally-touring shadow puppeteer, Matt Sandbank, will be here for a show bringing a sense of wit and wonder. Experience shadow puppetry vignettes presented with creativity, humor and fun for all.

This is a free, ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed in the Youth Services Department on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the program start time. We will give one ticket per person and all attendees must be present to receive a ticket.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
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Matt Sandbank Shadow Factory Puppet Show
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Nationally-touring shadow puppeteer, Matt Sandbank, will be here for a show bringing a sense of... more
Nationally-touring shadow puppeteer, Matt Sandbank, will be here for a show bringing a sense of wit and wonder. Experience shadow puppetry vignettes presented with creativity, humor and fun for all.
Scenery Squad
Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kids Korner B
Join us to create a vibrant mural that will be displayed at the library all summer!
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 9:00am
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