Get your magnifying glasses ready, librarians! The official 2027 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) theme has been announced: Mysteries Await at Your Library.
Libraries nationwide are gearing up to transform their spaces into hubs of deduction, secret codes, and puzzle-solving. If you want an anchor event that gets families, kids, and teens working together to crack a case, look no further than Madcapped Mysteries: Family Edition from Improv 4 Kids!
- 3pm Saturdays Times Square NYC Improv Comedy FUN for the whole family!
- 10/23 NEW JERSEY Millburn Free Public Library 6pm Madcapped Mysteries for Teens
- 10/28 NEW JERSEY 5pm Madcapped Mysteries for Teens
- 12/3 WESTCHESTER 5pm Madcapped Mysteries for Teens
- JULY 6-8, 2027 Madcapped Mysteries will tour Worcester, Maryland libraries. 5 shows, including Ocean City,fun for all ages. Improv 4 Kids played the same 5 branches Summer 2026.
- EMAIL to book your next event!
Backed by 20+ Years of Experience
Improv 4 Kids has been touring schools and libraries since 2003. In 2024 and 2025, Montgomery County MD engaged the troup for FOUR shows in a single day, maximizing rate opportunities.
Planning your summer calendar can be a mystery in itself, but finding the right entertainment doesn’t have to be. Improv4Kids brings over 20 years of professional experience entertaining K-12 schools and family audiences across the country.
Better yet? NYC-area libraries have loved and trusted our Madcapped Mysteries program year-round since 2023. We know how to captivate local families, fill up a room, and keep audiences rolling with laughter.
Why “Mysteries Await” and Improv Comedy are the Ultimate Match
When patrons think of a library mystery, they usually picture quietly scouring the stacks for a misplaced book. But Mysteries Await at Your Library is all about active exploration, engagement, and immersive storytelling.
Our Madcapped Mysteries Family Edition takes that exact spirit and turns it into a live, comedic theatrical investigation. Instead of just reading about a whodunit, families live it.
- 100% Interactive: Audiences don’t just watch the show—they interrogate the suspects, analyze silly clues, and use quick thinking to help our bumbling detectives solve the crime.
- Truly All-Ages: Designed specifically with family audiences in mind, the humor bridges the gap so parents, kids, and teens are laughing and collaborating side-by-side.
- Zero Stress for Staff: We bring all the energy, professional actors, and comedic chaos directly to your multipurpose room or lawn. You just sit back and watch your community dive into the fun.
Turn Your Library into the Ultimate Crime Scene
The 2027 theme is a golden opportunity to drive massive summer reading sign-ups and bring new faces through your doors. Pair a Madcapped Mysteries performance with your regular reading logs, a fingerprinting craft station, or a display of classic detective novels, and you have an unforgettable community event.
Let’s make 2027 the most engaging, laughter-filled summer your library has ever seen.
Want to secure your dates for the 2027 Summer Reading season?
Reach out to us today at improv4kids.com to check availability and bring the mystery to your community!
What kind of interactive programming is your library most excited to host for the 2027 “Mysteries Await” theme?
