DALTON, Mass.—The Dalton Free Public Library will be hosting a performance by Parents’ Choice Award-winning performer Davis Bates on Thursday, July 14 at 10:00 am. to celebrate the imagination, reading, school vacation, and the 2022 Summer Reading Program.

 

The program will include songs and stories about the wonders of the world and the imagination from a variety of cultural traditions. 

 

There will be plenty of sing-alongs, as well as a short lesson on how to play the spoons, and an appearance by an Irish dancing wooden dog named Bingo. 

 

According to the press release, Davis' traditional and participatory performance style empowers and encourages audiences of all ages to join in the fun and to take the songs and stories home with them to share with others. He also encourages listeners to remember and tell stories from their own family and cultural traditions.

 

The performance will take place at the Dalton Free Public Library. For more information call (413) 684-6112.