Upcoming Summer Fun within the Wilcox Amphitheater – Plymouth District Library

In the summer time of 2024, we formally opened our Wilcox Amphitheater to the general public – an area the place patrons of all ages can benefit from the nice outside and the library they love multi functional. 

Library Director Shauna Anderson defined {that a} driving drive of opening this out of doors area was to honor the charming, walkable nature of downtown Plymouth, “We worked with the Wilcox Foundation and many individual donors to provide this amphitheater as a contribution to keep that spirit and charm alive.”

Anderson continued, “Having an outdoor space allows the library to expand on what’s possible in our building and include even more people –from hosting intimate concerts and poetry readings to outdoor play sessions for families.”

Beginning later this month, we’re kicking off a wide range of events in the amphitheater, together with the return of our Summer Concert Series. Interested patrons can cease by with their garden chairs and blankets on numerous Saturdays or Sundays at 2pm to observe native artists, such because the RJ Spangler Band and the Paul Vornhagen Trio carry out. 

While the Wilcox Amphitheater hosts occasions for all ages, similar to a celebration of Juneteenth Through Dance and a particular efficiency by magician Ming the Magnificent, we even have devoted youth and household applications scheduled for the out of doors area. In the approaching months, households can join a Hula Hoop Dance Party and two Bedtime Storytimes below the summer time skies.

Additionally, to encourage everybody to benefit from the sunshine whereas additionally celebrating all that the library has to supply, we’re internet hosting an Outdoor Fun program on a number of Fridays all through the summer time season within the amphitheater with chalk, bubbles, and extra for our youth patrons and their households. While we’re closed for Art within the Park weekend, we’ll nonetheless be opening up our outdoor space for related actions for patrons of all ages.

Ultimately, Anderson mentioned, “It’s important that we use our platform in the community to contribute to the local character and culture.”

Visit our up to date Events Calendar to see our full line-up of occasions for this summer time!