Shreve Memorial Library Invites Readers Of All Ages To Discover Oceans Of Possibilities

Shreveport LA

13 June, 2022

2:12 PM

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Press release from Shreve Memorial Library: June 10, 2022 Shreve Memorial Library invites readers of all ages to discover "Oceans of Possibilities" during its Summer Reading Program. Throughout the summer, everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy a variety of live, interactive musical shows inspired by the "Oceans of Possibilities" theme and dive into an ocean of happy tunes and beats. Shreve Memorial Library audiences have already experienced the energetic fusion of Australian music, puppetry, comedy, and storytelling with Didgeridoo Down Under, but the music don't stop there. Over the next several weeks, teens will experience the rhythmic beats of Drum Circle with Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP) while children of all ages kick up their heels and sing along with award-winning children's musician Will Parker. Programs will take place in library branches throughout Caddo Parish. The programs are free, and registration is not required. Musicians and performers of the Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP) will visit Shreve Memorial Library branches and guide teens on a musical journey. NCAP is an outreach program that provides education in music and art, with a goal of facilitating mutually beneficial relationships between artists/musicians and students in order to spread a love and appreciation for the arts. Teens will share beats with NCAP as they learn about hand drums and percussion, while participating in a drum circle. The program takes place at the following branches at the designated times and date. Friday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar Grove-Line Avenue Branch, 8303 Line AvenueWednesday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hamilton/South Caddo Branch, 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopThursday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. at the David Raines Branch, 2855 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DriveTuesday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hollywood/Union Avenue Branch, 2105 Hollywood AvenueWednesday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wallette Branch, 363 Hearne Avenue Starting, Monday, June 20, everyone is encouraged to participate in the music of award-winning children's musician Will Parker. Parker is a Children's songwriter and teaches artist to write and perform music for kids ages 1 to 100. During Will Parker's whimsical and interactive shows, Parker will play the guitar and harmonica and sing his original songs. Participants can expect to sing-along, dance, high-five, and use their imaginations. The audience will also help Will create an improvised song through their suggestions and input on what should happen next in the impromptu story. The programs will take place as follows: Monday, June 2010:30 a.m. at the North Shreveport Branch, 4844 N. Market Street1:00 p.m. at the David Raines Branch, 2855 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive4:00 p.m. at the Broadmoor Branch, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive Tuesday, June 212:00 p.m. at the Oil City Branch, 102 Allen Street, Oil City4:00 p.m. at the Belcher-Wyche Branch, 409 Charles Street, BelcherWednesday, June 2211:00 a.m. at the Hosston Branch, 15478 U.S. Highway 71, Hosston2:00 p.m. at the Means Branch, 7016 Magnolia Lane, IdaThursday, June 2310:00 a.m. at the Wallette Branch, 363 Hearne Avenue2:00 p.m. at the Gilliam Branch, 12797 Main Street, Gilliam This press release was produced by Shreve Memorial Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.