Tag Archive for: Music

Jerissa

Children’s Cello Concert Recap

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We were pleased to host Nathaniel Pierce, cellist and tenor, at the library for the second time on March 3! Nathaniel has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and has been a featured soloist with numerous symphonies around the country. He is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Anchorage Chamber Music Festival in Alaska as well as the Founder and Director of the UWEC String Academy.

During this playful and interactive concert, families enjoyed both classical and contemporary pieces. Children happily marched around the room during a performance of Laurie Berkner’s “We Are the Dinosaurs” and giddily buzzed like bees during a lively rendition of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee.” We are grateful to Nathaniel for sharing his time and talent and to all the families who participated.

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Alisha

Introducing…Tonies and Yotos!

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We’re excited to announce the addition of two new audio player formats to the library’s collection!

Tonies are toy-like figurines that activate songs and stories when placed on a Toniebox audio player. Kids can easily adjust volume, fast forward, rewind and change stories on their own. Our four Tonie Kits each come with a Toniebox and approximately five Tonies.

Similarly, Yoto Players are an easy-to-use audio player that plays children’s stories. The audiobook is activated simply by inserting a Yoto Card into the player. Each kit comes with a Yoto Player and approximately five story cards.

All Tonies and Yoto Cards have been pre-loaded onto the Tonieboxes and Yoto Players, respectively, making them available to play with or without a Wi-Fi signal. Both the Tonie kits and Yoto Kits are located in the Library of Things collection.

Jerissa

Learn to Play the Ukulele

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Are you a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or educator of children ages 0-5? Did you know that engaging young children in musical experiences builds connections in their brain and contributes to the development of language and math skills? The impact of music is incredible, and it doesn’t take much to create a musical experience for your children. Your voice will more than suffice, but why not add a little ukulele from time to time?

Give this simple and fun instrument a try during our introductory ukulele mini-series on Saturdays, February 24 and March 16, from 1:30-3 p.m. Learn a few simple cords that will enable you to play a plethora of traditional children’s songs for your kiddos and most certainly transform you into a rock star! Nicole Cook, who has taught music for 25 years, will be leading these classes. Her love of ukulele began in her elementary music classroom, and since then she has taught both group and private lessons.

So join us! No prior ukulele or musical experience is necessary. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours (while supplies last)! Registration is required and seats are limited. Participants should plan to attend both sessions. Go ahead and register now!

Jill

Here comes Storytime!!

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I don’t know about you, but I am so excited to start our Winter/Spring Storytime series! Storytime at our library is such a joyful time for children and their grownups (and library staff too!). We offer several storytime options for different ages/developmental levels, and we hope you can find a storytime experience just right for your family.

Our storytimes include not only fun stories, but we also mix in music and physical movement to get everyone dancing and having a blast. If you have any questions about storytime at all, please call 715-839-5007 and our Youth Services Staff will be happy to help.

NEW days and times this Winter/Spring? Yes! Take a close look at our all new storytime schedule, and we hope to see you at the library very soon!!

➜ More storytime information HERE!

Julia

Sing Along with Storytime Shorts

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What songs were important to you when you were growing up? Do you have any favorite songs to sing with the little ones in your life? One special toddler in my life loves the Choo-Choo Song, which is a part of our welcome routine at Bouncing Babies and Little Movers storytimes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Like many young children, this toddler loves singing about taking the “choo choo” train to Nana’s house, Mama’s house, Auntie’s house, and all of the other important people in his life.

You can listen to Jill sing the Choo Choo song in our Storytime Videos collection. Here you’ll find many of our favorite fingerplays, stories, and, of course, songs. This collection is a great way to learn new songs and sing along with all of your storytime favorites.

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Alisha

Summer Shows for Kids and Families

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Our summer performer series is returning with TWO performances each week!  So many of our all-time favorite performers are returning this summer including a brand new comedic show from A Touch of Magic Entertainment, the brilliantly hilarious comedy of Kenny Ahern, live reptiles and amphibians, totally awesome “science-ing” with popular UWEC professor, Erik Hendrickson, a magic show with Glen Gerard, and an interactive musical program from Duke Otherwise!  Visit us Thursdays, June 15-July 20 for shows at 10 a.m. and repeated at 1 p.m.  FREE tickets are available one week prior to each program to reserve your spot.  Stop by the library to pick up your tickets, or give us a call at 715-839-5007.  All shows will be held in the beautiful new Riverview Room on the library’s third level.

 

June 15: A Touch of Magic: Treasure Beyond Measure

June 22: Kenny Ahern: To Laugh is to Live

June 29: Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo

July 6: Science Theatre: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen

July 13: Magic and Comedy with Glen Gerard

July 20: Duke Otherwise

 

(Psst…Want a sneak peek?!  Check out this fun music video from Duke Otherwise!)

Watch Our Storytime Videos!
Julia

New Storytime Videos

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We had a great time singing, dancing, and reading with you this summer at storytime, and are looking forward to seeing you at storytime in our newly renovated library this fall. In the meantime, we hope that you will enjoy some of our favorite storytime activities from the comfort of your home on our Storytime Videos page. This page has recently been updated, and includes new recordings, along with your old favorites.

To get you started, grab a silly hat and sing along with Miss Alisha!

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Librarian reading book during Storytime
Jill

Storytime is back!

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Our Youth Services librarians are back online, bringing families stories, songs, and storytime magic to foster of a love of reading and promote the development of early literacy skills.

From June 7 – July 28, we will offer interactive storytime on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on either Facebook Live (Mondays; no registration required) or Zoom (Tuesdays and Wednesdays; registration required). Find all the details here: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/storytime-online/

Check out a summer Storytime Kit! Packed with activity scarves, music makers, bubbles, song and rhyme sheets, and other items, our Baby/Toddler Storytime Kits and Family Storytime Kits are designed to enhance your storytime experience and provide continuous opportunities for early literacy fun at home. It is not necessary to have a Storytime Kit to participate, but it does up the fun factor! Pick up a kit at the Youth Services desk starting Tuesday, June 1, while supplies last.

New this summer! We are thrilled to partner with Family Resource Center to offer “Practical Parenting” facilitated discussions after Baby/Toddler storytime on Tuesdays. A parent educator will present a brief parenting topic and lead an interactive discussion. Come meet other parents, discuss common parenting issues, and get your questions answered.

If you have any questions, please contact Youth Services at 715-839-5007 or ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.

YS Librarian

Dance Party with Freegal!

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There is nothing quite like dancing and singing with your little ones.

If you are anything like me, you are always on the hunt for fun, appropriate, kid friendly tunes. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is here to help with your music needs! If you want free unlimited music streaming and free downloads of music/music videos you can keep, then you want to try Freegal. Eau Claire cardholders receive five downloads per week.

There are so many apps these days that it can get confusing to wade through them all. One of the best things about Freegal is how easy it is to set up and use.

How to Get Started

Download the Freegal App (from Google Play or Apple Store) or go to the Freegal website.

Mobile Device

  • Enter your zip code, city or county and select “continue.”
  • Select “L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.”
  • Enter your library card number and last name.

Desktop

  • Click the “Log In” button on the top right portion of your screen.
  • Enter your library card number, last name, and email address.

For Everyone: Find Music

  • Use the search menu to look up artists you enjoy. To limit your search to children’s music, use the “browse” feature. Limit your search to “genre” and select “childrens.”

Download, stream, and enjoy the music!