Drumming up interest in Braden River Library

Drummer Steve Turner (Herald file photo by Tiffany Tompkins-Condie)

EAST MANATEE — Six special summer events for school-age children are planned 2 p.m. Thursdays at the Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E.

Steve Turner, who leads popular drumming programs for children, kicks things off  June 14.

Also planned at the library this summer:

- June 21 -  Balinese Shadow Puppet Theatre and Puppet Making

-   June 28 -  Nocturnal Neighbors presented by the Manatee County Natural Resources Department

-   July 5 - Storyteller Windell Campbell

-   July 12 - Tang Martial Arts Academy

-  July 19 -  Incredible Insects presented by the Manatee County Natural Resources Department

Seating for all of these events is free and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is necessary except for the Balinese Shadow Puppets.

Information: 941-727-6079.