Free Children’s Concert 'Sing. Play. Learn.' Coming To Gilroy Library

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – Santa Clara County Library District invites families to “Sing. Play. Learn: Get Ready for School,” during a series of free concerts with celebrated children’s musician Kathy Reid-Naiman.

Part of SCCLD’s Every Child Ready to Read initiative, the free concerts focus on school readiness in young children while supporting the parent’s role as their child’s first teacher. The concert’s “Sing, Play, Learn” theme expands on the idea that children can benefit and learn an array of new skills through singing, playing, and talking; all important pre-reading skills needed before entering kindergarten.

Reid-Naiman’s distinctive folk music approach brings together children and adults, encouraging them to experience the joy of singing together in a playful manner, both at the concert as well as when they return home. Many of Reid-Naiman’s musical CDs are available for checkout at SCCLD libraries.

WHEN/WHERE:

Campbell Library: Thursday, October 20 at 10:30 a.m. - 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, CA 95008

Cupertino Library: Wednesday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. - 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014

Gilroy Library: Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. - 350 W. 6th St., Gilroy, CA 95020

Los Altos Library: Monday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. - 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos, CA 94022

Milpitas Library: Wednesday, October 19 at 3 p.m. - 160 N. Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035

Morgan Hill Library: Saturday, October 22 at 3 p.m. - 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Saratoga Library: Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. - 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070

These events are free and open to the public, no reservations required. Parents are encouraged to bring a blanket for sitting.

ABOUT Kathy Reid-Naiman: A full time children’s performer and Early Childhood Music Specialist from Aurora Ontario, Canada, Reid-Naiman has been teaching classes for young children 6 months to 6 years and their caregivers since 1982. An accomplished folk-musician, Reid-Naiman plays guitar, fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, autoharp and banjo uke. Winner of a Parents’ Choice Award in 2011 and 2012 as well as a Gold Parents’ Choice Award, she has produced 15 children’s CDs since 1994.

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