by Kayla Sheldon on 2015-07-20
The Colton Public Library planned a summer filled with events for the community children to not only encourage literacy by hosting educational events, but also to put on fun activities for children throughout their summer vacation.
In connection with the summer reading program, which strives to prevent any reading loss within those summer vacation months, percussion group One World Rhythm stopped by to throw an exciting event of their own.
On Monday, July 13, the library was filled with smiling children as they participated in interactive music activities with the upbeat and energetic musical group.
“This event is in partnership with our summer reading program, which has a musical theme this year: ‘Read to the Rhythm,'” Library Clerk Christine Juedes explained. “The idea is to expose children to different types of music and get them to come to the library.”
The Colton Public Library brought in One World Rhythm to do just that: expose children to different types of music, get them excited about learning, and simply have a good time.
Pete Ellison, president and founder of One World Rhythm, and facilitator/event coordinator Debbie Keith were successful as they took over the room with their energetic performance, which didn’t only get the children smiling, singing and interacting, but got the adults doing it too.
After warming the crowd up with a fun tune and yelling “yee-haw!” every time Ellison and Keith raised their arms, they started a more interactive game. Each person in the room was given a set of “boom-wacker” instruments, given to the children in hopes of one goal: to make the loudest noise with them.
“The red boom-wacker is note C, the green boom-wacker is note G, and the purple boom-wacker is note A,” Ellison explained to the crowd, whom he later called “boom-wackees,” since they all technically became professionals at the instrument.
They all contributed their own beat as they simultaneously made a tune together. Ellison and Keith then brought up three adult volunteers from each color group of “boom-wackers” to be their group’s team leader. They followed whatever their leader did, creating a tune with each color contributing. Ellison then brought out his own drum and added his beat, collectively creating their own song.
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656 N 9th Street, Colton
Colton Public Library - Main Library
Library & Friends of the Public Library
Mark your calendars for July 13 for One World Rhythm at 3:30 p.m.! You'll discover your own creative talent in this hands-on music experience!
Submitted by Colton Public Library:
The Colton Public Library will be hosting numerous events this summer with the goal of encouraging literacy and providing families with both enjoyable and educational activities. All of the events are free of charge and no prior registration is required. Children are encouraged to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, Read to the Rhythm! which helps to prevent learning loss during the summer months. For every five books read, up to twenty-five, children will receive a prize, which include a wallet, swim pass, Baker’s coupon, toy instrument and Legoland pass. The program runs until Saturday, July 25.
On Monday, July 13 at 3:30pm, percussion group One World Rhythm will be leading participants in hands-on music activities. On Friday, July 17 at 5:00pm children with their families are invited to bring their plush toys to the Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Storytime, leaving them overnight at the library after participating in a bedtime storytime. Healthy cooking workshops with Chef Alonso also continue on Wednesdays July 8 and August 12 at 6:00pm. The summer reading program will conclude with a wrap-up root beer float party on Saturday, July 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. All events are held at the Main Library at 656 North 9th St. All of the programs and events are free and no registration is required. For more information please call the Main Library at (909) 370-5083 or the Luque Branch Library at (909) 370-5182 during regular business hours.