Library to come to life with beautiful music!
By Adele Douglas
Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite. Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent.
“The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords the community an intimate venue for musical performances of all kinds. Having a piano allows for a greater variety of musical groups.”
The room comfortably holds 50 people and Becky also sees it as a possible location for end of year recitals by local piano teachers.
With the support of the Library Board, Becky started a fund about two years ago to buy a piano. A local couple, Alyce and Michael Provost, heard of the library’s interest and very generously offered to donate their family instrument, a very handsome 1924 Brambach baby grand. Tom Roby of Roby’s Piano Shop Inc. of St. Albans, refurbished the piano and delivered it to the library in late January.
If you’re interested in discussing a performance or recital please give Becky a call at 643-8618.
Posted: February 10th, 2010 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru/Regional History.