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RUMPELSTILTSKIN 2026 Summer Library Tour
Promises can be tricky things—especially in a kingdom where magic has a way of twisting even the simplest deal. In this lively marionette adventure, the mysterious Rumpelstiltskin spins more than straw into gold; he spins the whole royal family into a tangle of choices, consequences, and courage. With music, mischief, and a dash of fairy dust humor, the story becomes a celebration of honesty, teamwork, and the magic of reading. And when Baby Sweet Pea toddles in with a book bigger than she is, audiences discover that every great tale—especially the ones found in the library—has the power to turn even the trickiest promise into a happy ending

2026 Summer Library Tour
6/3/26 Clearwater Main Public Library 2:00 PM Clearwater
6/8/26 Dunedin Public Library 2:00 PM Dunedin
6/13/26 Egypt Lake Partnership Library 11:00 AM Tampa
6/15/26 North Community Library 2:00 AM St. Petersburg
6/16/26 Temple Terrace Public Library 6:00 PM Temple Terrace
6/23-25/26 Orange County Libraries Varies Orlando+
6/29/26 Jimmie B Keel Regional Library Branch 11:00 AM Tampa
6/30/26 Starkey Ranch Library 2:00 PM Odessa
7/6/26 Downtown Central Public Library 10:30 AM Bradenton
7/7/26 Braden River Library, MCPLS 2:00 PM Bradenton
7/9/26 New River Library 3:00 PM Wesley Chapel
7/11/26 Mirror Lake Community Library 1:00 PM St. Petersburg
7/13-17/26 Escambia County Libraries Varies Pensacola+
7/21/26 Seffner-Mango Library 3:00 PM Seffner
7/22/26 Lakewood Ranch Library 2:00 PM Bradenton
7/24/26 Centennial Park Library 3:00 PM Holiday
7/29/26 Selby Downtown Library 1:00 PM Sarasota

Holli Rubin takes two of our shows out to schools this year. The first is “Little Red Riding Hood.” Everything happens on the way to Grannie’s house. Little Red forgets what Mama tells her, gets lost in the woods, then makes the mistake of talking to a Stranger. Now everyone is in Danger. Luckily, they all live happily ever after later.

Bits N Pieces presents Five productions this school year including “The Adventures of Robin Hood” by Howard Pyle. Robin Hood helps the rich give to the poor. Seek adventure. Feel excitement as Maid Marion is saved by the bow and bravery of Robin Hood. Laugh when Marion shows Robin she knows best. Cheer Huzzah! at the Happy Ending!

It's been a great summer. Now here comes our 2023-24 Season on tour in schools and libraries near you. "Hansel and Gretel" begin their tour in October, 2023.