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Summer Reading Launch Party

with Alex Zerbe the Zaniac
2026-06-17 18:00:00 2026-06-17 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Summer Reading Launch Party Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Zaniac's comedy show! Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Wednesday, June 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 18:00:00 2026-06-17 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Summer Reading Launch Party Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Zaniac's comedy show! Port Angeles Main Library - Raymond Carver Room

Port Angeles Main Library

Raymond Carver Room

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Zaniac's comedy show!

Juggling, dancing, singing, beatboxing, music and magic are just a few of the things that Alex Zerbe will showcase during this all-ages comedic show. Come celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program! 

Event Schedule
Sequim Branch Library: Tuesday, June 16, at 6pm
Port Angeles Main Library: Two showtimes! Wednesday, June 17, at 1pm and repeating at 6pm

About the Presenter
Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac, is a physical comedian, juggler, and two-time Guinness World Record holder.

Alex Zerbe the Zaniac Comedy Show

Summer Reading Program
This event is part of the Summer Reading Program, generously supported by local Friends of the Library groups.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | School Age | Preschool | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games, Puzzles & Play |

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