Spring Break at the Library

Spring break at many North Central Regional Library branches next month will feature medieval knights, a theater production and ukulele lessons. Two libraries will also be offering virtual reality demonstrations.

Here’s a lineup of programs scheduled at the libraries:

Book-It Repertory Theatre presents New Shoes

In this live theatrical performance based on the picture book by Susan Lynn Meyer, Ella Mae and her mother visit a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes only to be turned away because she is black. Determined to fight back, Ella Mae and her friends collect and restore old shoes and then hold their own shoe sale, giving African American members of their community a place where they can be treated fairly and buy shoes.

• Entiat Public Library, 1 p.m. April 2
• Leavenworth Public Library, 11 a.m. April 1
• Manson Public Library, 4 p.m. April 2
• Moses Lake Public Library, 3 p.m. April 5
• Omak Public Library, 3 p.m. April 3
• Oroville Public Library, 3 p.m. April 4
• Republic Public Library, 11 a.m. April 4
• Soap Lake Public Library, 10:30 a.m. April 5
• Twisp Public Library, 11:30 a.m. April 3
• Wenatchee Public Library, 6:30 p.m. April 1

All Ages Ukulele Class

Micah and Me of Portland, Ore., will offer a one-hour, high-energy class that offers a working and practical knowledge of ukuleles. Bring your own instrument if you have it. Register in advance to borrow a ukulele. Micah and Me is a “kindie” rock band made up of stay-at-home dads who write and play music to inspire and engage children of all ages.

• Brewster, 11:30 a.m. April 3
• Chelan, 6 p.m. April 2
• Curlew, 1 p.m. April 4
• Ephrata, 3 p.m. April 1
• Moses Lake, 6:30 p.m. April 1
• Oroville, 4 p.m. April 3
• Republic, 4:30 p.m. April 4
• Wenatchee, 2 p.m. April 2

The Knights of Veritas

The program features interactive, educational demonstrations of medieval arms, armor, combat, knighthood and chivalry.

• Bridgeport, noon, April 5
• Cashmere, 3 p.m. April 1
• Chelan, 4 p.m. April 5
• Entiat, 11 a.m. April 1
• Okanogan, 2 p.m. April 2
• Quincy, 11 a.m. April 4
• Royal City, 2 p.m. April 4
• Waterville, 10 a.m. April 2

Virtual Reality Demonstration

• Oroville Public Library, 3:30 p.m. April 3. Register at the event. Space limited.
• Wenatchee Public Library, 1 p.m. April 3 and April 4. Register in advance.

The special programs are in addition to the normal story and craft times that most libraries host weekly. Visit www.ncrl.org to view a full calendar of events at the libraries during spring break.