Friends of the North Grenville Public Library held their third annual Babin Inspirational Event on April 20th. Roberta Russell paid tribute to two very remarkable women, Jean Kilfoyle and Fran Thompson, who were the Founders of Youngsters of Yore and are this year’s recipients of the Star of the Library Awards. Next on the agenda was a lively panel discussion by four local musicians: Keeley Brown, Herb Cloutier, Arthur McGregor and Caitlan Thorne. They responded with words and music to questions about their journeys as musicians. Arthur was the first to answer with music, sharing a song in highland brogue. Caitlin won the audience with her emotional rendition of a Mr. Rogers tune for children. Herb’s inclusive style turned the entire audience into musicians and fifteen old Keely, who taught herself to play guitar during COVID, impressed the audience with her talent and maturity. A very entertaining jam session followed and then it was time for our complementary English Tea, back by popular demand!
Come and be inspired next year at our fourth annual Inspirational Babin Event!
