In August, musicians from the North Carolina Symphony will offer live performances and the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo for young children in the six regional library locations of Wake County Public Libraries. This music education program is designed for preschool children and their families and is funded by the “Grow Up Great” initiative from PNC Bank. The program is free; however, registration is required. To register, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events. One may register using the online event page or by calling the library of interest. The programs last approximately one hour.
August 5 11:30 a.m. Violinist David Kilbride 919-870-4000 North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd. (north) Raleigh
3:00 p.m. Bassist Erik Dyke 919-387-2100 Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Dr. Apex
August 8 11:30 a.m. Violinist David Kilbride 919-217-5300 East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct. Knightdale
August 21 7:00 p.m. Violinist Jess Levin 919-463-8500 West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Dr. (west) Cary
August 28 11:00 a.m. Flutist Mary Boone 919-856-6710 Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave. (central) Raleigh
August 29 10:30 a.m. Bassoonist John Pedersen 919-662-2250 Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Ave. Garner
For more information on local programs, contact the library of interest.
