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  FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
The Library's Friday Night Concert Series features a wide spectrum of live music and an interesting mix of performers.

With six concerts each season, we offer something for every musical taste - from classical piano to jazz quartet, from opera to world music.

Come early for best seating. Concerts are free, open to all, with refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library. Doors open at 7 pm. Concerts start at 7:30 and end at approximately 8:45 pm.

Jazz Talks with Neil Ritchie
Tuesdays, April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Welsh Hall.
This series will focus on the great lyricists of Tin Pan Alley: Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin, Noel Coward and Dorothy Fields

April 24 – Johnny Mercer – the lyricist, radio personality, record mogul, singer and composer who wrote lyrics that could make you laugh or cry

May 1 – Ira Gershwin: Ira wrote conversational songs. Devastated by the death of his brother George, he continued to write some standards with other composers

May 8 – Noel Coward – lyricist/composer with an English perspective who also added playwright, actor, singer and movie star to his resumι

May 15 – Dorothy Fields – the daughter of a vaudeville comedian, Dorothy got her start writing Broadway revues in the late 20’s with Jimmy McHugh. She went on to write with Jerome Kern and Cy Coleman

Kodaly Orff Music for Children
An 8 week sampler for preschoolers, offered three times each year. Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments. This program develops skills children will carry with them to further music lessons. For more information contact the Youth Department at 604-925-7408.

and even more to enjoy...

  • Classical and Naxos Music Libraries that offer a wide selection of music to listen to on your computer
  • Freegal Music Free downloadable music from Sony Canada
  • An extensive collection of CDs, classical & popular music performances on DVD
  • An expanding collection of music books


  • It is through a generous bequest from Robert Leslie Welsh that we have been able to embark on these musical adventures.


     
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