May 16 Saturday
Join us for an hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not!
How it works: B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Book) or grab something new off the shelf and read alongside other readers! There are no assigned readings. All book genres and formats are welcome.
The San Juan Symphony presents the family concert, “The Harmony Games,” featuring a narrator, conductor, and chamber orchestra.Performances take place at 4PM on Saturday, May 16th at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College -and at 2PM on Sunday, May 17th at the Henderson Performance Hall at San Juan College in Farmington. Sanjuansymphony.org has tickets and details.
Mathematics meets music for kids, with concepts like counting, meter, phrase, pulse, harmony, polyphony, chromatics, and more.
*Arrive Early for the Instrument Petting Zoo beginning at 1pm in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Lobby.
Drea Pressley, narratorSan Juan SymphonyThomas Heuser, conductor
May 17 Sunday
Tico Time Bluegrass Festival returns May 15–17th for 3 days of live music, nature, and adventure. The festival features nonstop bluegrass, riverside camping, and endless outdoor fun. Artists include: Old Crow Medicine Show, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams & The Keels, Poor Man's Whiskey, Big Richard, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and more. 3-day festival passes include 2 stages of live music, yoga classes, workshops, walk-in riverside tent camping, swimming ponds, paddleboards, rafts, giant waterslides, beach volleyball, a kids’ village, and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Tickets and info at: ticotimebluegrass.com.
The San Juan Symphony presents “The Harmony Games,” featuring narrator, conductor, and chamber orchestra in a concert experience that will entertain and educate using incredible music.
The story of the very first orchestra begins in a faraway land, where four fussy families had to learn to work together to make music. Audiences will find themselves swept up in the story, taking part, interacting, answering math problems, even cracking jokes! Good fun for all ages and an introduction to the families of instruments.
*Arrive Early for the Instrument Petting Zoo beginning at 1pm in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Lobby. Audience members are invited to touch, investigate, and explore the instruments of the orchestra under the guidance of our SJS musicians! An engaging opportunity for kids and kids at heart! All ages welcome.
May 18 Monday
Drop in to connect with other families/caregivers and foster a playful environment for preschool aged kids.
Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and a play space are provided.
Pine River Library Children's Area
Build, create, and imagine at LEGO Club!
Join us for LEGO Club, a space for kids ages 5–12 who love to build, tinker, sort, and imagine! Using the library’s LEGO collection, design your own creations, take on building challenges, or collaborate with friends on bigger projects.
No registration required. Just drop in and start building!
Join us weekly to explore new interests, delve into the wonders of learning science, and create artistic masterpieces!
Parents or guardians of children below 6th grade must register their children in order for them to attend after school programs. Register your child at www.prlibrary.org/after-school-programs or in person the library!
May 19 Tuesday
The Ignacio Community Church's Clothing Closet will provide free clothing, jackets and shoes to the needy every Tuesday and Friday from 10 until 2 at the ELHI Community Center.
Room #16
All kids can pick up a free snack pack in the library. This program is sponsored by local churches, the Town of Bayfield, Pine River Shares, and the Friends of the Library. It is hosted by Bayfield students!