Put a little bit of pop into your library event

Joel Tacey offers 4 exciting programs for the youth, teens, and families of Michigan libraries. Each program comes complete with all performance equipment and a professional sound system.

Joel’s programs are:


Joel's Juggle Bug Comedy Show - A Reading Bug Safari!

Hey everybuggy! Grab your friends and your sense of adventure and get to the library to be a part of "Joel's Juggle Bug Comedy Show."  Get ready for dazzling juggling, wacky stunts, audience participation, and big surprises. Don't let this exciting new show FLY by.  From juggle bugs to doodle bugs to ladybugs, this interactive show will have kids and parents laughing out loud!

Video Game Party @ the Library - Very Popular Teen Program!

The easy way to have a Video Game Party @ the Library is to invite Joel Tacey and he'll do the rest!  Featuring 4 complete video game stations including 23 inch LCD TV's, sound systems, consoles, and all accessories, this program continues to be a huge hit with Teens across Michigan. 

Option 1 features incredibly popular music & rhythm games "DanceDanceRevolution Supernova & Extreme" and "Guitar Hero II & III" on the Playstation 2.  Option 2 features this hit titles "Mario Kart Double Dash" and "SuperSmash Brothers" on the Nintendo GameCube.

Notes: 90 minutes or 3 hours long; includes 4 complete video-game stations with video monitors; the library is asked only to provide 2-4 tables and an optional refreshment area.

Teen Program

The Reading Rocks! Show - Reading & Fun at Libraries

The Reading Rocks! Show is packed full of interactive comedy with clear messages encouraging young readers to visit and explore the library. To the amazement and amusement of the audience, Joel Tacey shares exciting juggling, tricks, jokes, and gadgets that he has discovered through reading. Get ready for big fun and big laughs!

Youth / Family Show

Joel's Juggling Workshop - Laugh & Learn to Juggle with Joel!

To grab everyone's attention, Joel begins the program with a 10-minute mini-juggling demonstration using a variety of exciting props.  Then, while sharing juggling trivia and anecdotes, Joel's teaches attendees how to juggling using his easy-to-learn 3 ½ step juggling method.  Everyone will learn to juggle and have a great time at the library.  Joel provides practice sets for all attendees and (with the library's permission) offers new sets after the program for $3.00 each.  This program is 60 minutes long.

Youth / Family Show

Learn to Make Balloon Animals with Joel

For kids as young as 6, Teens, Adults, or a mix of all 3

Everyone has seen and read about them, now’s your chance to learn from a pro! In his friendly and inclusive style, Joel teaches everyone how to twist up a dog, cat, and more while sharing fun bits of balloon trivia. Joel has taught countless people of all age to twist balloons, so he can get that anyone can learn to juggle. Of course, Joel shall provide all necessary juggling balls and encouragement. This is part 2 of Joel’s “Get in on the Fun Series.” Part 1 is above…