# Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Winter Tale: shadow puppets with Firelight Shadow Theater (Pleasant Hill Library)

> Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Contra Costa County Library – Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
- Ages: All ages with caregivers
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Contra Costa County Library
- Official page: https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6ae23af65ea4c386b3ebc223
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater performs shadow-puppet versions of best-loved stories and wintry folktales for children of all ages and their caregivers.

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