Library, Orchestra to Partner for Family Concert

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, will present “I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello,” a free, family-friendly concert, Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m. in the Library’s Ezra Cornell Reading Room.

This fun-filled, musical storytime will bring to life the acclaimed picture book, “I Know a Shy Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello” written by Barbara S. Garriel and illustrated by John O’Brien.  This lively book reimagines the folk rhyme “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” using musical instruments.

This storytime will feature CCO musicians and the performance will include an opportunity for young participants to try out an assortment of instruments.

For more information, contact the Library’s Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

This program was made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library with support from M&T Savings Bank.