Series kicks off on Saturday, July 20 with Music Pepper Pot
The New Rochelle Public Library is presenting a series of summer concerts -“Saturday Summer Sings”- for children and families. The series kicks off on Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 am in the Ossie Davis Theater at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle. The concerts are intended for children ages 2 and up and their families, and will feature three well-known family entertainers on select Saturdays.
“We’re thrilled to announce the return of our “Saturday Summer Sings” concert series,” said Robert Simic, Head of Children’s Services at New Rochelle Public Library. “After last year’s overwhelming success, we made sure to bring these performances back to our community this summer. The concerts will be held in the comfort of our air-conditioned Ossie Davis Theater, offering families a perfect weekend activity that complements our extensive weekday children’s programming. “
The first concert in the series takes place on Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 am, featuring Music Pepper Pot with Conroy Warren. This interactive program promises an hour of non-stop fun and movement with a wide range of music styles, including contemporary and cultural reggae, calypso, meringue, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues.
The concert on Saturday, August 3, 11:00 am is a Musical Island Adventure with Miss Jolie. This island-themed program is filled with songs, stories, and lots of movement and dancing! Miss Jolie brings a twist to classic children’s music playing her ukulele, guitar, and other musical instruments (plus props for the children too.)
Close out the summer on Saturday, August 17, 11:00 am with a special performance from Turtle Dance Music with Mr. Matt in an autism-friendly show filled with music, comedy, dance and adventure.
This series is made possible through the support of The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. All concerts are free and open to the public.
The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) is a community resource that seeks to improve the life of every citizen in our city. The Library offers a comprehensive print and digital collection that includes retrospective and current materials, up-to-date technology for public use, and a wide range of community services and programs tailored to a diverse audience. Chartered in 1894, NRPL is a school-district library with its own operating budget and a Board of Trustees composed of seven elected members. It has served the 81,500 residents of New Rochelle from its Main Library building in the downtown business district since 1979. A smaller branch, located in the park in front of the New Rochelle High School, was restored through a grassroots effort and currently operates as the Huguenot Children’s Library. Learn more at nrpl.org . Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @NRPublicLibrary.
