Melikin Puppets
Dec. 1, 2018
A valued holiday tradition at Orland Park Public Library, the Melikin Puppets will return on Saturday, December 1 at 11 a.m. to present the Night Before Christmas in the large meeting room.
Patrons are asked to arrive 30 min. ahead of time to reserve your spot, space is limited.
The Melikin family of puppeteers is based out of Bolingbrook, IL. They have toured the country doing Melikin puppet shows. Mom and Dad, Mel and LaVerne Biske, formed the Melikin Puppet Theatre in 1967, and they have been performing ever since.
The Melikin’s main audience is children, as they do many educational and entertaining programs in libraries, schools, and children’s theatres. They also have worked with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts.
The Orland Park Public Library is located at 14921 Ravinia Avenue in Orland Park, IL 60462. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.