Join Maine children’s author and professional hula hoop artist Nettie Loops at the library!
Nettie will begin by reading her book"Hoop Girl and Loopy A Day at the Beach". This will be followed by fun and interactive hoop performance and hands on hooping workshop, where children will learn new hoop tricks and have a great time moving to the music!
This programming is proudly brought to you by the Maine Arts Commission and our partner libraries!
(See list below)
Want Nettie to visit your local library, community program or school? Reach out!
Hoops on the Loose!
2026 Author Tour
Feb 20th
1pm
Brought to you by:
The Windham Public Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Windham Public Library and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at the Windham Community Center: 8 School Road, Windham, ME
Snow date: Wednesday, April 22nd 1:30pm
April 24th
2 pm
Brought to you by:
The Auburn Public Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Auburn Public Library and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at the Auburn Public Library 49 Spring St, Auburn, ME
June 13th
1pm
Brought toy by:
Prince Memorial Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Prince Memorial Library and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at the Prince Memorial Library 266 Main Street, Cumberland, ME
June 22nd
1pm
Brought toy by:
The Casco Village Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details: This free event is brought to you by the Casco Village Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It
June 24th
10:30 AM
Brought to you by:
The Raymond Village Library & The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Raymond Village Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It will be held outdoors on site at the Raymond Village Library: 3 Meadow Rd, Raymond, ME
June 24th
1pm
Brought to you by:
The North Gorham Public Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the North Gorham Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It will be held outdoors on site at the North Gorham Public Library: 2 Standish Neck Rd, Gorham, ME
June 25th
10:30 AM
Brought to you by:
The Norway Memorial Library & The Maine Arts Commission
Details: This free event is brought to you by the Norway Memorial Library and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at: McLaughlin Garden 97 Main St, South Paris, ME
June 27th
10am
Brought to you by:
The Naples Public Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Naples Public Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It will be held outdoors on site at the Naples Library : 940 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME
June 27th
12:30 PM
Brought to you by:
Topsham Public Library & The Maine Arts Commission
Details: This free event is brought to you by the Topsham Public Libraryand the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at: 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, ME
August 4th
10am
Brought to you by:
The Ricker Memorial Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Ricker Memorial Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It will be held outdoors on site at the Ricker Memorial Library: 1211 Maine Street, Poland, ME
August 6th
1pm
Brought to you by:
The New Gloucester Public Library &
The Maine Arts Commission
Details:
This free event is brought to you by the Ricker Memorial Library and the Maine Arts Commission. It will be held outdoors on site at the New Gloucester Public Library: 379 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME
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