Tomás and the Library Lady
#LCTFamily Model: Elijah
Public Performance Dates: January 30-31, 2027
School Field Trip Performance Dates: January 29 – February 4, 2027
On Tour: February 9 – May 12, 2027
Recommended for Ages 8 and up
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Snipes Main Stage and On Tour
Prices: $27/Premium, $23/Preferred, $20/Standard, $17/Value, $15/Members
Adapted by José Cruz González
Based on the book by Pat Mora.
Memberships available NOW! Purchase single tickets on August 1, 2026.
Tomás and the Library Lady
Your Dreams. Your Next Chapter.
Tomás can’t sleep. He has a recurring nightmare about being asked to read in front of the class. When his family moves from Texas to Iowa, he meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. Tomás unlocks the secret of reading, and his imagination runs wild from the stories: giant dinosaurs, ferocious tigers, and aliens from space. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Adapted from the well-loved book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers.
¡Vámanos a la biblioteca! Get your tickets today!
Public Performance Info
Saturday, January 30 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, January 31 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
*Pay What You Will tickets may be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain until showtime. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page. We are particularly proud of our Pay What You Will program.
**Sensory Friendly experience is not offered for this performance.
For Educators
School Field Trip Performances
Our School Field Trip Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 3rd – 8th
Curricular Connections: Spanish language and ESL, literacy, creativity, community, empathy.
Friday, January 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Monday, February 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, February 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, February 3 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, February 4 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate (8+ days before performance.)
$20 per seat (1-7 days before performance.) No individual seats sold day-of performance on Field Trip Matinee days.
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: February 9 – May 12, 2027
Pricing: $1,000 for one performance or $1,800 for two performances in a day at your school or library (can be paired with Aesop’s Fables) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.