# Firelight Shadow Theater: Tell Me a Winter Tale at East San José Carnegie Library

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where: East San José Carnegie Branch Library, 1102 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116
- Ages: Families
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac810ceebad220045440c7c
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Daniel Barash introduces shadow puppetry, including puppets from Southeast Asia, then performs shadow-puppet versions of wintry folktales. The audience participates throughout and volunteers help perform at the shadow screen.

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