As a public library, we strive to be a community center. A place where parents and kids, teenagers, students, seniors, everyone can hang out. People come here not only to study but to find books, to take computer classes, to be tutored, to search for jobs, to attend programs, even to listen to music!
That's right, listen to music! People may be pleasantly surprised when they learn about the musical activities at our library. Along with special events, like sing-a-longs and drum circles, we have two monthly programs for all ages: Second Saturdays and Fourth Fridays.
Second Saturdays is a creative way for our patrons to experience free, live music and artwork on display. Musicians from the community perform from 1-3pm, and free coffee is available to all. I have loved listening to the variety of genres while working these Saturdays. Music goes so nicely with a good book...
Check out Retro Rocket this Saturday, March 10, for some country blues folk-rock! This trio features Jessic Illuzzi, Mike Chafin, and MJ Pushka. Also make sure you view Barry Singer's watercolors on display on the ends of our stacks this month.
Fourth Fridays is an event for amateur musicans to do some old fashioned jammin' with acoustic instruments! We've got some regulars that come every month to hang out and play together, as well as people who just come to listen. The next Fourth Friday is March 23 from 6:30-8:30pm.
The library's not just for reading! Join us for a musical event sometime soon.
We do not have large musical numbers in the library, as seen here in The Music Man. Yet.
Laura
On behalf of the ACL
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