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Learn, Build, Play!

with Monte Skelton

2025-06-06 10:00:00 2025-06-06 11:00:00 America/Chicago Learn, Build, Play! Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds. EVPL McCollough - Activity Room, Meeting Room

Friday, June 06
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-06 10:00:00 2025-06-06 11:00:00 America/Chicago Learn, Build, Play! Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds. EVPL McCollough - Activity Room, Meeting Room

EVPL McCollough

Activity Room, Meeting Room

Get Ready to Learn, Build, and Play with Music! Join acclaimed musician and music educator, Monte Skelton, for an exciting instrumental music program designed just for young minds.

Inspired by the playful spirit of "Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band," this program goes beyond just listening – it's about making music! In just one hour, your child will embark on a musical adventure:

LEARN: Discover the amazing sounds all around us! From familiar instruments to the unexpected rhythms of everyday objects, we'll explore how sound is everywhere and can be music. Monte will introduce a variety of instruments, including the cool electronic wind instrument (EWI) and demonstrate how technology like looping can create incredible layers of sound.

BUILD: How do musicians take ideas and turn them into songs? Your child will get a peek into the creative process! Monte will show how different musical parts come together and even build a basic song with the audience. See how collaboration makes music come alive!

PLAY! This is where the real fun happens! After enjoying some musical performances, kids will have the chance to ask questions and even join Monte in creating a song live! The best part? The program concludes with a hands-on instrument building session, so your child can continue their musical exploration and make their own music at home!

Program Details:

Who: Perfect for children aged 4-10 and their grown-ups!
What: An interactive instrumental music program with Monte Skelton.
Duration: 1 hour (40-minute program + 20 minutes of instrument building).
Inspired by: "Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band" by Kwame Alexander.

Don't miss this chance to inspire a love of music in your child through innovation, creation, and play!

EVPL programs are not designed to accommodate large groups from camps, daycares, and preschools without advance notice. If you would like to bring your group to one of our programs, please contact the location listed at least five days in advance. Large groups that arrive without advance notice may not be able to fully participate.

EVPL McCollough

Phone: 812.428.8236

Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed

About the branch

EVPL McCollough reopened June 5th.

This location has been renovated and updated. Here’s what you can expect when you visit:

Updated Children’s Area with a new Activity Room
Brand new Meeting Room with enhanced technology
Four new Small Meeting Rooms
New lighting throughout the building
New furniture, carpet, and paint

Upcoming events

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Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
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Fri, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 27, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Come explore the world of creativity with the Mid-Week Makers! Explore arts and crafts... more
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Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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