Lib's Lab Family Entertainment

Roanoke, VA

$100 and up

Travels up to 100 miles

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Angel Face

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Cupcake Glitter Tat

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Pretty Princess

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Birthday Leopard

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A happy customer!

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Rainbow Princess

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Ride-inside Bulldozer

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Happy Super Hero Party Boy!

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Adorable Zebra!

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Parrot

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!


Reviews

26 reviews

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Yvette H.

January 28, 2026
Verified review

Wonderful addition to our family event

What a wonderful time our family had with the addition of the balloon, twisting and the face painting the kids were little and most of them really enjoyed it and loved the balloons. Even the adults took part. We will use these services again!!

Hired as: Airbrush Artist


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Rossella B.

October 21, 2024
Verified review

The party was a hit thanks to you!

It was my first time booking a balloon artist and it won’t be the last now! The kids had an absolutely great time with her and receiving such creative balloons!

Hired as: Balloon Twister

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Lib's Lab Family Entertainment

It was a blast to twist balloons for the kids! Thanks for having me come! Hope Gigio likes his jets!
Blessings!
Jean


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Jessica W.

September 24, 2024
Verified review

Roanoke Walk to Defeat ALS

Thank you so much for being at the Walk as a blessing to be able to work with you and appreciate your amazing talent as lots of very happy people!!!!!

Hired as: Balloon Twister


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Andrea L.

May 1, 2022
Verified review

Very nice person and creative artist

Jean has been very polite and fun to work with. She created amazing balloons at a 2 year old child party and everyone enjoyed her work

Hired as: Balloon Twister

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Lib's Lab Family Entertainment

Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrea! I had a lot of fun with your family and your guests!


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John E.

October 11, 2021
Verified review

Best in the Business!

If you are looking for a face painter and/or balloon artist, you will not find one better than Lib's Lab. She showed up early, brought and setup her own tent and equipment, and was an absolute delight to talk to. There are other face painters out there, but they will not do anywhere near the quality of job that you will get from her. The faces were amazing, the balloon art she made was truly amazing and I cannot recommend her enough!

Hired as: Balloon Twister, Face Painter

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Lib's Lab Family Entertainment

Thanks, John, for that glowing review! I so appreciate the time you took to post it with your busy schedule! We all had a great time under our tent and look forward to serving you again!

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Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Languages: English , Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000

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!

Past booked events

January 2026

18

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Madison Heights, VA

September 2025

07

Sunday

Religious Celebration

11:30am - 1:00pm

Roanoke, VA

April 2025

19

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Roanoke, VA

October 2024

20

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Roanoke, VA

September 2024

14

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 12:00pm

Salem, VA

April 2024

13

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 12:00pm

Christiansburg, VA

November 2022

05

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Roanoke, VA

September 2022

10

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Altavista, VA

August 2022

20

Saturday

Corporate Event

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Fincastle, VA

April 2022

30

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

10:00am - 12:00pm

Christiansburg, VA

06

Wednesday

Festival

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lexington, VA

October 2021

09

Saturday

Grand Opening

9:00am - 4:00pm

Salem, VA

02

Saturday

Festival

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Altavista, VA

01

Friday

Children’s Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Roanoke, VA

September 2021

11

Saturday

Festival

10:00am - 2:00pm

Lynchburg, VA

July 2021

19

Monday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Roanoke, VA

10

Saturday

Grand Opening

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lynchburg, VA

September 2020

05

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Pembroke, VA

August 2020

29

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Waynesboro, VA

09

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Roanoke, VA

February 2020

14

Friday

Retirement Community Event

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rocky Mount, VA

October 2019

04

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Roanoke, VA

July 2019

07

Sunday

Children's Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Roanoke, VA

March 2019

30

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Charleston, WV

October 2018

12

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Roanoke, VA

September 2018

23

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

9:00am - 12:00pm

Roanoke, VA

May 2018

20

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lynchburg, VA

16

Wednesday

Festival

10:00pm - 11:30pm

Salem, VA

12

Saturday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Salem, VA

April 2018

14

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Madison Heights, VA

October 2017

28

Saturday

Holiday Party (Halloween)

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Staunton, VA

20

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Roanoke, VA

September 2017

23

Saturday

Fundraiser

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Forest, VA

09

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

8:30am - 2:30pm

Staunton, VA

August 2017

05

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 4:00pm

Lynchburg, VA

July 2017

04

Tuesday

Festival

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Shawsville, VA

May 2017

06

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Salem, VA

April 2017

08

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Lynchburg, VA

February 2017

04

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lynchburg, VA

September 2016

10

Saturday

Fundraiser

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Staunton, VA

October 2015

17

Saturday

Festival

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Bedford, VA

Team

Jean Lewis owner
Norm Glitter Tattoo Artist/Puppeteer
Sam Stilt Walker/Magician/Diablo Performer/Yoyo Demonstrations/Balloon Twister/Juggler

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!

Influences and 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

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