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Library from page 21 ” Champagne of the library youth
This event has almost department. “Plymouth families hang
style, songwriting talent and musician- out at the library and catch up with
ship have earned her high praise from become a tradition. neighbors and friends during the festi-
music critics and presenters. val.” Family photo opportunities are
She was selected as one of the top available with the library Ice Festival
500 jazz singers of all time by noted jazz Carol Champagne sculpture or other bundled-up young-
critic Scott Yanow. Bennett performs sters depicted in the library window
monthly at Farver's at the Croswell paintings.
Opera House in Adrian. town Lansing, playing original compo- The Friends Used Book Sale is
Accompanying Bennett will be two sitions and arrangements, as well as open every day that the library is open
accomplished musicians, guitarists jazz guitar work on stage and in the stu- - and Ice Festival days are no excep-
Chris Buzzelli and Matt LoRusso. dio. tion. A well-stocked selection of chil-
Buzzelli, formerly a faculty member at From noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, dren's, teen, and adult books are
Bowling Green State University from Jan. 13, the entire family can enjoy always available in fiction, non-fiction,
1984 - 2015, appears frequently in some hot chocolate, crafts and fun win- history, biographies, travel, health and
northwest Ohio. Additionally, he has ter activities. wellness, mystery and suspense, cook-
served as an adjunct faculty member Activities planned are geared to books, humor and more. Some music
at the University of Michigan and children ages 5-12, but families are CDs and film DVDs can often be found
Oberlin Conservatory of Music. welcome to come along. This is a drop on the shelves as well.
LoRusso has been playing guitar in event and no registration is For more information on the library
since 1995, having studied at Michigan required. go to plymouthlibrary.org and for addi-
State University College of Music. He “This event has almost become a tional information on the Ice Festival
currently leads his own trio in down- tradition,” explained Carol visit plymouthicefestival.com