Lib's Lab Family Entertainment
- Roanoke, VA
- Balloon Twister
- Travels up to 100 miles
- $100 and up
Overview
Lib's Lab Entertainment provides you with the best professional entertainers for any event, including, but not limited to, face painters, balloon twisters, puppeteers, party gamers, story tellers and more!
17 Reviews
The residents at the assisted living really had their Valentines day made when Lib's Lab came to brighten their day. The staff was amazed at how much joy they got from the entire experience. We will definitely recommend them to anyone!
Holiday Entertainment, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Josh! I had a ball with this crew! I'm looking forward to twisting for them again! It blessed me to be with this group of fine folks! A fun time for all!
She was amazing! She was on time, super enthusiastic, very talented, and all around awesome! You can't go wrong booking her for your event!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Wow, Brooke! Thanks so much for your comments! I had a blast with your kids and good laughs with the parents as they came through the line! Looking forward to a future event with you! What a great festival and what a wonderful team of volunteers you had to make it happen! You guys rock!
Lib's Lab did a phenomenal job at my son's first birthday party! Her work was amazing; I had so many parents coming up to me to compliment her. She is wonderful with kids and was willing to create anything the children asked for! I would highly recommend her and will definitely be using her again!!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Megan! I was an honor to twist at Hayes' first birthday celebration!
She arrived on time and set up before the event. She was quick and talented. The kids loved it!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thanks so much for your review, Kristie! Had a ball with your kids and hope to team up with you again!
She was very nice & friendly. The face painting & balloon twisting was perfect and her portfolio was great for the kids to choose exactly what they wanted! Very satisfied!
Face Painter, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Jamila, for your kind words and for being such a gracious host! Your Boss Baby Girl party was over the top and so much fun!
Photos from this event
Very talented face painter! Arrived on time and did face painting and balloon animals. Positive attitude and great energy! Was well prepared and just a very kind person, thank you!
Face Painter, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
You are so welcome, Tiffany! Thank you so much for your kind words! I thoroughly enjoyed the ALS event, the gathering was sweet, and the music the DJ played had me wanting to dance in celebration at my booth! Thank you so much for the invitation to serve you for such a worthy cause!
Blessings!
Jean
She was excellent and all the kids loved it! Talented balloon maker.
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thanks for inviting me to come to Weston's party! I had more fun than the kids!
The balloon twister was very professional and entertaining. Thank you.
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Jack! I'm so glad you are happy with our entertainment from Lib's Lab! Hope to serve you with future events! Your volunteers were very helpful!
This is the second year we have worked with Lib's Lab for our fundraiser and she's been a great person to work with. Jean had a constant line at our event and was able to deal with the line efficiently and professionally. She makes wonderful balloon creations that our visitors talk about all the time. I will definitely work with Jean again in the future wherever I can. A great person and a gifted entertainer.
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Merritt! I really appreciate your comments! I even had more fun the second go round being with your people in Staunton! Perfect weather, perfect crowd, at a perfect event!
Jean is an excellent entertainer! Both the kids and adults enjoyed the show. She was very accommodating and punctual. I was very pleased with the overall performance. Best of all, her story was very appropriate for the age group and it has a moral.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Karen! Odessa's 3rd birthday party was a blast for me, and Odessa was so engaged for her age! I had 2 terrific older helpers who were great leaders for the little ones, and even the moms and dads got excited about the balloon creations! I had so much fun with your family and friends! Thanks again for having me :)
Jean Lewis
Jean is a wonderful person. The kids loved her and wow what amazing balloons!! I would definitely have her back again!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thanks Rita! Your Fall Festival was a lot of fun for ME, too! SO enjoyed twisting for the kids! Thanks for your super hospitality, all your help, and the warm family atmosphere on such a cold night!
I booked Lib's Lab for my daughters fourth birthday this year. Jean kept in touch with me the couple of months ahead of time to make sure everything tured out perfect. She brought a custom Sophia The First balloon for my daughter, it was spectacular. Everyone at the party loved her and asked me how I found her.
Jean was great with the children. They loved her and you could tell they were comfortable. She painted all the kids faces with some of the best face painting I have ever seen. Her balloon creations were amazing as well.
I will definitely be booking her again in the future. Jean brought the party with her and made my daughters birthday unforgettable.
Thank you again!
Face Painter, Balloon Twister
We had Lib's Lab come to our daughter's 7th birthday party. It was amazing! The guests were absolutely captivated by her. Each guest had their face elaborately painted, with excellent quality colors that washed off very easily when the time came. Each guest also had a custom-made balloon made right before their eyes with the colors of their choice. Several parents have since told me their child cannot stop talking about "Miss Lib" and want to hire her as well.
Jean's communication with us beforehand was remarkable. I am a planner and did not need to worry one bit about this part of the party. Even having not met her prior to the day of the party I could tell everything was under control, and it was without question!
The birthday girl got a very special balloon that matched our theme (Disney Palace Pets). She also got an awesome balloon crown made of her favorite colors that she wore throughout the party. Jean has a unique ability to make the birthday child feel distinguished, will still making the guests feel special as well which is no easy feat!
Will definitely be calling again! Thank you again so much, Jean.
Face Painter, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you so much, Laura! What an encouraging review!
I had Lib's Lab do balloon twisting and face painting for my daughter's 1st birthday party. We had about 20 kids ranging from 1-6 years old. This was the PERFECT entertainment to keep everyone of that age range entertained for 2 hours. The parents loved watching Jean work too! She was so patient, friendly and warm to all of the kiddos. In every interaction with Jean before, during and after the party she was so enthusiastic and excited for our party. She even made a large, very time consuming, beautiful, special balloon butterfly for my daughter to match her birthday theme. I'm so glad we had Lib's Lab for my daughter's 1st birthday party!
Face Painter, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Sarah, thank you so much! I had so much fun at Heidi's party, more than the kids did! It was fun to work with so many little ones! Thanks again for inviting me to come!
We needed a balloon twister at the last minute and LibsLab came to the rescue! Everyone was impressed and had a great time! Thanks LibsLab!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Kellie! Glad to help you out whenever I can! It was great working with your team to bring the fun to Blacksburg!
We had Libs Lab for our grandsons birthday party, and kids and adults loved the face painting and balloon art! She made a very special balloon character for the birthday boy, an exact replica of Wyatt from Super Why!! Will invite her again and highly recommend Libs Labs!!
Children’s Party Entertainment, Face Painter, Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you for inviting me! I don't know which of us had the most fun!
You never have to worry with Miss Jean and Libs Lab... she always makes sure your event is top notch!!!
Balloon Twister
Response from Lib's Lab Family Entertainment:
Thank you, Deb! I twisted so many Peppa Pigs that day! She was a hot topic, especially for little ones who love to watch her on TV!
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 480 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Whether you're planning a small party for up to 10 guests, or a large event with hundreds in the crowd, Lib's Lab experienced, kid friendly professionals will bring with them the fun atmosphere and artistry you're looking for! Though we specialize in children's entertainment, we satisfy the young at heart of any age! You can expect "wow!"s and smiles from all who attend your planned event when you book with Lib's Lab Entertainment! We aim to please with a variety of services offered, from face painters to balloon artists and more!
Need us for an hour? Want us to stay all day? You decide! We'll work with your budget and give you the best possible rates!
We love to enhance your party themes with our creativity and expertise!
About
Welcome!
Let me introduce myself! I am Jean Lewis, owner of Lib's Lab Family Entertainment. I have been working with my husband in children's ministry for over 30 years and loving every minute of it! Our love for working with children began when our own kids were small! We got ahold of our first puppets, created their characters, and the laughter we came up with, well, it was really good for the heart! It was SO much fun in fact, that we realized, hey, this is where we belong- with kids! Over the years, we've had so much enjoyment from puppets, face painting, silly skits, singing, gospel presentations, balloon twisting and foreign mission trips, all the while gaining valuable experience for interacting with and training up the next generation! We've also picked up like-minded friends along the way!
In 2008, wanting to create my own business to supplement our family income, I took it to the Lord in prayer, asking for a 'download', from heaven's" idea zone" so to speak :) The business would have to be a fun platform where kids' lives could be impacted by love, encouragement, exhortation and comfort. Weird, but I got the old Beatles' tune playing over and over in my head relentlessly: "Let It Be, Let It Be". Hubby interrupted my train of thought with a cup of coffee and I shared the craziness with him. After musing a bit, he replied," Hmmm, 'Let. It. Be. So.', like, speaking good to come into the kids' lives..." BINGO! I saw myself dressed in a white lab coat with electric blue hair creating things in the "laboratory" of my mind to bless kids! Thus," Libby" the lab technician was born, who creates good things for kids in her 'laboratory'!
Since that day, Libby and her friends have been focused on providing you, the client, with the best professional entertainment for any event, both corporate and private! Just imagine the possibilities!
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| August 29, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
Past Booked Events
| August 09, 2020 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| February 14, 2020 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| October 04, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| July 07, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| March 30, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| October 12, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| September 23, 2018 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 20, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 16, 2018 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Festival |
| May 12, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| April 14, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| October 28, 2017 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
| October 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| September 23, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Fundraiser |
| September 09, 2017 • 8:30am - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| August 05, 2017 • 11:00am - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 04, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Festival |
| May 06, 2017 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 08, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| February 04, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| September 10, 2016 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Fundraiser |
| October 17, 2015 | Festival |
Set List
No worries! We bring our own equipment to every gig (tent, work tables, director chairs,...), keep our work area clean, and tidy up when we're done, leaving no mess behind for you to clean up!
Team
| Jean Lewis | owner |
| Norm | Glitter Tattoo Artist/Puppeteer |
| Sam | Stilt Walker/Magician/Diablo Performer/Yoyo Demonstrations/Balloon Twister/Juggler |
Influences & Inspiration
Kids are our passion! We've been involved in children's ministry for over 30 years when we picked up our first puppets!
Personally, I have to thank my mom for encouraging me in the arts. From the time I was taking private art lessons at 11 years old, I've worked with all kinds of mediums from oils, acrylics,and watercolors, to creating edible masterpieces such as wedding and birthday cakes!
I was encouraged by a good friend in the 80s, Celia "CiCi the Clown" Wright, to try painting on a different canvas- kids' faces- with Mehron brand face paints. What fun! Then she influenced me to try twisting balloons, teaching me the basics! I loved it, and the rest is history!
Setup Requirements
Just add kids of any age!
Testimonials
Bueno el birthday party de Solanyi. Estuvo super. Gracias porque tiene el don de tartar a los ninos. Me gusto su sencilles y carismatica con la que trata a los demas y claro que la recordaremos para nuestros futuros eventos.
Los comentarios de las personas que asistieron al evento fue porque no estaba disfrazada de payaso con peluca y maquillaje.
A nosotros en lo personal nos encanto el show.
– Margarita Portillo
It was wonderful! All of our students loved Sunshine! Thanks for a great time and for the impressive variety of balloon sculptures!
– RCPS Preschool
We had a great time! Thanks for making our party a success! Everyone enjoyed the face painting. You are so talented! And the balloons were a hit. Thanks for staying till everyone was happy!
– Joanne Parker
You did a fabulous job at our Winter Carnival! The kids (and parents) love your creations!
– Good View Elementary School
I was very pleased with Lib's Lab and plan on hiring her again. All the kids, teenagers and adults really enjoyed having her there. She is really talented and does a wonderful job and is very patient with the kids while face painting. Thanks for everything!
– Sonya Reed
I love Lib's Lab! Jean Lewis came as Lib to my son's birthday party last year. Lib was a zany character dressed in a white lab coat and had bright blue hair. Immediately the children were mesmerized by her personality. She told them a story and made the most wonderful balloon creations you have ever seen! This year she came as Sunshine. Sunshine is a bright and cheerful clown dressed in a yellow jumper and colorful socks. Once again the children were drawn to her magic and parents were amazed! This time the children-AND some parents too- were face painted. These faces were some of the most beautiful and detailed pieces of art I have ever seen! Sunshine finished up with her balloon creations.
I recommend Libs Lab to everyone! She creates a fun and inviting atmosphere. Her prices are always fair and best of all, she doesn't leave until every child is satisfied! Thank you, Libs Lab!
– Tara Alatorre