Warden Library Dance Event Draws 100+ Attendees

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  The Warden Library hosted a Ballet Folklórico Viva México performance“WARDEN — The dancers of Warden’s Ballet Folklórico Viva México performed at the Warden Library Thursday afternoon, entertaining one of the largest crowds a library event has drawn, said Librarian Jean Boersma.”
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  The performance was on Thursday, July 21, 2026“WARDEN — The dancers of Warden’s Ballet Folklórico Viva México performed at the Warden Library Thursday afternoon, entertaining one of the largest crowds a library event has drawn, said Librarian Jean Boersma.”
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  The performance drew over 100 attendees“"We were pushing 100," Boersma said. "They just kept coming."”
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  The attendance was a record for library eventsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Librarian Jean Boersma stated the event was part of the library's summer program“The performance was part of Warden’s summer library program, Boersma said, and while a dance demonstration might not seem very library-ish at first glance, it actually fits well with the library’s mission.”
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  The summer program's focus was on 'Plant a Seed, Read'“The library’s summer program includes a different activity every Thursday, Boersma said. The theme for all the NCW Libraries this year is “Plant a Seed, Read,” and Boersma has been using that to focus on gardening and farming.”
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  The library's summer program has a farm-to-table theme“This Thursday’s program will emphasize a farm-to-table theme, she said, and students from the local 4-H Club will let the kids become familiar with farm animals.”
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  A farm-to-table themed event is planned for the next Thursday“This Thursday’s program will emphasize a farm-to-table theme, she said, and students from the local 4-H Club will let the kids become familiar with farm animals.”
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  The event will feature 4-H Club animal demonstrationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The performance included traditional Mexican dances“About 15 dancers of wide-ranging ages and sizes demonstrated traditional moves from Mexico on the library lawn, in both denim shorts and skirts and full, flowing dresses in bright colors.”
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  Dancers of varying ages participated in the performance“About 15 dancers of wide-ranging ages and sizes demonstrated traditional moves from Mexico on the library lawn, in both denim shorts and skirts and full, flowing dresses in bright colors.”
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  The performance featured colorful costumes“About 15 dancers of wide-ranging ages and sizes demonstrated traditional moves from Mexico on the library lawn, in both denim shorts and skirts and full, flowing dresses in bright colors.”
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  The performance was followed by audience participationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Bilingual explanations of dance history and symbolism were provided“Adults with the group explained to the audience in English and Spanish the history and symbolism behind the dances.”
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  The library's summer program typically draws about 50 children weeklyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Boersma noted increased attendance this year“"This year (we’ve had) more than I’ve seen in the past," she said. "We’re reaching deeper into the community and including people I haven’t seen before. It’s really fun to watch."”
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  More community members participated this year than in previous years“This year (we’ve had) more than I’ve seen in the past,”