Books and beats come together at this upcoming family-friendly event that combines reading with music. Book Beats is a program with lively music and reading. The event is geared toward children under the age of 5 years old, though all ages are welcome. The event will feature book readings mixed with singing and movement to music. Children will get to move and dance with colorful scarves and add to the beat of the music with rhythm sticks, percussion eggs, and band instruments. This lively children’s event shows kids how fun reading can be.
Shrewsbury, MA Family Event Details
Event: Book Beats
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 & Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room at the Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA
Cost: Free
Age: All ages are welcome, but the event is geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old.
Registration: No registration required!
The Benefits of Music & Reading for Young Children
It’s never too early to introduce your children to reading and music. There are many benefits to reading to your young children: Reading is calming, promotes longer attention span and focus, builds listening skills, encourages the use of imagination, and helps your child understand the power and meaning of words. Music is equally important for children. Studies suggest that music and movement help nurture brain development, calm and focus the mind, promote listening, and improve motor skills, language, and problem solving.
About the Shrewsbury Public Library
The Shrewsbury Public Library has a calendar bustling with fun events for families and children, including recurring events like Book Beats. All of these events are educational and most are free of charge. You can also obtain museum passes through the library. The library is now raising funds for a new library building project.
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