The Tsawwassen Library is holding a pair of ukulele workshops that cater to all ages later this month.
One of the coolest things about the ukulele is that it’s kid-sized, so on Wednesday, July 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., children can take part in Uke ‘n Play: Ukulele Basics for Kids. They’ll be taught the different parts of the instrument, how to hold, tune and strum it, and even some chords. Then they’ll put it all together and play some songs. Registration is required, so call or visit the library.
If you are a kid at heart, register for Uke ‘n Play on Thursday, July 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the history and different kinds of ukes, go over the basics, learn how to read chord charts and play a few songs.
Everyone will leave these workshops with a good understanding of the ukulele and a song in their heart. Ukuleles are provided.
Everyone is welcome to the monthly Library Ukulele Jam held on the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. The July jam has been rescheduled as an outdoor event on Saturday, July 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Highland Park, 5499-13A Ave.
Fraser Valley Regional Library offers ukuleles for loan through its Uke ‘n Play collection. Customers can check out the instruments, free of charge, for two or three weeks just like library books.
Seventy-five soprano-size ukuleles in various styles will be available through FVRL’s network of 25 libraries. Each instrument will come in a kit that includes a ukulele, a soft ukulele case, a digital tuner and a beginner ukulele book.
