MEDIA ADVISORY
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Educational Entertainment will Hit a High Note with the Kids!
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to announce the fall Family Literacy Concert Series in the month of October. Award winning children’s singer-songwriter MaryLee Sunseri will lead music concerts for babies, toddlers and their grownups at all SCCLD libraries during the month of October.
The first five years of a child’s life are pivotal when it comes to learning. That is why many organizations, including SCCLD, encourage parents to talk, read, sing, write and play with their children.
“Music and dance go hand in hand with early literacy,” said County Librarian Nancy Howe. “As there is rhythm in music, there is rhythm in words and sentences. These concerts are both educational and entertaining. We know our littlest learners and their families will have an enjoyable time.”
Family Literacy Concert Series
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CUPERTINO LIBRARY Oct. 16 at 10:15 am Community Hall |
GILROY LIBRARY Oct. 19 at 1:30 pm Community Room |
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MORGAN HILL LIBRARY Oct. 16 at 4 pm Program Room |
MILPITAS LIBRARY Oct. 20 at 11 am Community Room |
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CAMPBELL LIBRARY Oct. 18 at 11 am Lower Level Community Room |
LOS ALTOS LIBRARY Oct. 20 at 3 pm Community Room |
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SARATOGA LIBRARY Oct. 19 at 11:15 am Community Room |
All of the concerts are free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Due to the popularity of these events, participants are encouraged to arrive early. No registration is required.
“Bringing programs like this to our communities shows that SCCLD is committed to helping our youth become successful in learning to read,” said County Supervisor and Library Joint Powers Authority Board Chairman Mike Wasserman. “It’s also a wonderful way for families to bond over music and dancing.”
SCCLD has additional early literacy resources, such as Read with Me Kits to help share the joy of reading using tools like puppets and toys, Born to Read, which offers tips to new parents on how to instill a love of reading in their child, and 1,000 Books Before 6, which challenges young readers and their parents to reach this milestone by their sixth birthday.
