Live at the Library

Join us for free concerts at the library!

2025

Turas

Saturday, January 18 @ 2 pm

Kick off the new year with an afternoon of rollicking tunes from a favorite local band. Playing a wide variety of Irish/Celtic music, Turas never fails to deliver on good music and good times. turasband.com

Bones Jugs

Saturday, February 22 @ 2 pm

Quirky songwriting, blazing xylophone, jug and kazoo buzzing, banjos galore—Bones Jugs is sure to bring a smile to your face. It’s a 21st-century jugband mash-up, in a one-man-band duet. This Americana variety show from Urbana is a party, and all are welcome. facebook.com/bonesjugs

Creole Stomp

Saturday, March 29 @ 2 pm

A powerhouse Louisiana-style band serving up traditional Cajun and zydeco tunes alongside entertaining swamp-pop, blues, honky-tonk, and more. creolestomp.com

The Smiley Tillmon Band

Saturday, April 26 @ 2 pm

After 50+ years on the blues & soul scene, Smiley knows how to have a good time and makes sure his audience does, too. smileytillmonband.com

Marcia & Friends

Saturday, May 10 @ 2 pm

Join violinists Marica Henry Liebenow, Hyo-Jung Chun, and Molly Nogaj for an engaging program of classical and modern chamber music.

Gizzae

Saturday, June 7 @ 12 pm

Award-winning reggae offering global sounds and good vibes. This concert is part of our outdoor Summer Celebration, but we’ll bring the music inside if it rains. gizzae.com

The River Valley Big Band

Saturday, July 19 @ 2 pm | at Shore Acres Clubhouse

1:15-1:45 pm – Beginners East Coast Swing dance lesson (optional)
2:00-4:00 pm – Concert (listeners & dancers welcome)

The River Valley Big Band brings traditional big band sound to music from the 1920s through today. facebook.com/RiverValleyBigBand

Sponsored by Jon Young Dance, Inc.

Stay tuned for more upcoming concerts!