On Monday, July 23at 6:30 pm, local author Michelle Cusolito will be talking about her new book “Flying Deep: Climb Inside Deep-Sea Submersible ALVIN.” Copies of the book will be for sale the night of the event and can be reserved ahead of time by calling the library at 508-763-8600. The cost of the book is $14 for members of the Friends of Plumb Library and $16 for non-members. The program benefits the Friends. Registration is required. Register on the Events Calendar on the Plumb Library’s website, www.plumblibrary.com.
On Thursday, July 26from 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm, The Unlikely Strummers will be performing in the gazebo at the Plumb Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester. The Unlikely Strummers is a ukulele group based at An Unlikely Story bookstore, in Plainville, featuring strummers from various towns around southeastern MA. They play family-friendly popular music, and you’ll be invited to sing along to songs ranging from classics like “When You’re Smiling,” “Rockin’ Robin,” and “King of the Road” to more recent tunes made popular by the Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, the Temptations, Blondie, the Bangles, and Bruno Mars. The Unlikely Strummers have been featured at farmers’ markets, fundraisers, and community events around the area. They are also slated to play the National Anthem for the PawSox this season, and recently made their first festival appearance at the Cape Cod Uke Fest. This is a free family-friendly outdoor show held at the plumb library gazebo. Bring chairs, blankets, bug spray, and snacks! Be ready to sing and dance. Registration is kindly requested.
Mrs. Williamson, RMS instrumental teacher, will be here on Saturday, July 28 from 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm to teach us all about bucket drums! Everyone will be given the opportunity to play a bucket drum and learn some techniques and rhythms. At the end of this session, we will beat out a tune as a group. This presentation is loud and is only for kids aged 8 and up. (Parents are welcome to participate as well, but this is not a program for younger children.) Weather permitting, all drumming will be outside at our gazebo. Otherwise, we will move the program inside as the library will be closed to the public.
On Monday, July 30at 4:30 pm, Animal Instincts LIVE will present “Animal Songs” for children of all ages at the Plumb Library. Learn about animal songs and sounds while seeing live animals. Pre-registration is requested.