CHERRY HILL -- Drag queens and story time might not be the first combination that comes to mind, but the Cherry Hill Public Library plans to bring the two together to create "fabulous," family-friendly evening.

Next month, the library will host a Philadelphia-based drag queen duo as the stars of a children's story time.

"What could be more fabulous than having some favorite fairy tales and other stories read by an actual Queen?" An event listing on the library's website says. "A drag queen in this case!"

The event is already at capacity with families planning to attend.

The library encourages kids and their parents to come dressed in their "most fantastic finery," and will welcome children of all ages.

Twenty-five families have signed up to attend, and 10 others are on a waiting list, Philly.com reported. The library may even plan a second event, after receiving positive feedback and a high demand for attendance.

Library staff told Philly.com that they do not intend to make the event political, or to discuss issues surrounding gender and identity. Instead, it's meant to serve as pure entertainment from Philadelphia-based performing duo the Sheer Sisters, which consists of Richie Roberts, or "Aria Sheer," and Lindsay Caswell, who goes by the name "Natu Sheer."

Similar events have taken place in libraries in Brooklyn and San Francisco over the past year, and received criticism for using tax dollars to promote a viewpoint. The Cherry Hill library told Philly.com that the performers will not be paid for the reading.

The event will be held on Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at the library on Kings Highway North.

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