DCDL's Newsletter for Young Readers | July 2024 |
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Fun with Music!

Hi, friends, it's Percy! Summer is a great time to have fun with music. Whether it's listening to your favorite songs in the car or learning a new instrument, music is great at helping us express the way that we're feeling. When you feel happy, maybe you like to sing a song! If you're feeling angry, playing the drums might help express your frustrations. Did you know that our new Liberty Branch Library has a music garden outside the children's area? We call it Harmony Garden! I hope you'll visit and explore the cool outdoor instruments we have there. See ya' soon!

Percy's Tip for Grown-Ups: Research shows that music can support motor, language, and cognitive development in children, as well as decreasing pain and distress. This article from Seattle Children's Hospital offers tips on ways to engage your child with music.

Percy's Picks for July:

Play!

Loog Guitar
Borrow a
Loog Guitar

You can borrow a Loog on a first-come, first-served basis from Delaware Main Library! A Loog is a three-stringed guitar that is an easy-to-learn transitional instrument to a full-sized guitar. The Loog Guitar is recognized as an introductory musical instrument for ages 3 and up.

Learn more

Read!

Skinnamarink

Sharon, Lois & Bram's Skinnamarink

If you've ever taken your child to a Storytime, you've probably heard (or sung) Skinnamarink! This book is based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children's entertainers. This picture book is best sung aloud with your littles! "Skinnamarink" is a timeless anthem of love that you'll all enjoy.
Read it

Visit!

Get Wet! Water Science
Get Wet!
Water Science
Prepare to get wet and learn in the Liberty Branch Harmony Garden at this water science program for preschoolers! Together we will learn about water, find out what will sink or float, learn what dissolves in water, and more! Grown-ups might want to bring a change of clothes for their little ones.
Visit us
Fret Zealot

Percy's watching... Fret Zealot on Hoopla

Why? Because you can learn how to play your favorite songs from anywhere! This Hoopla BingePass invites you to browse over 100 courses with more than 3,500 video lessons from top instructors. If you're just starting with a new guitar, bass, or ukulele, Fret Zealot will help you learn at your own pace.

Watch it!
Monster Music

Percy's playing...

Monster Music

Why? Because if you love music and monsters, you will love this game! Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby as they make their own monster music. You can choose different instruments, rhythms, and sounds to create your own musical masterpiece. Have fun making music!

Play it!

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