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Donna and Mike, two of the library’s partners on the Linda Perron Ukulele Lending Library, did a final tuning of the instruments in advance of the collection’s launch.
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Library debuts ukulele lending collection
Published 11:21 PST, Tue February 1, 2022
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The ukulele lending library created in memory of Richmondite Linda Perron is launching tomorrow (Feb. 2), which is World Play Your Ukulele Day.
The collection, available at Richmond Public Library, was funded by community donations made in memory of Perron. She was well-known locally for dedication to family and friends, commitment to volunteerism, and passion for grassroots music-making.
“Our family is overwhelmed with the generosity of the community, the Richmond Public Library and Tom Lee Music in creating this ukulele lending library in memory of Linda,” says Perron’s daughter Renée Aldana. “Those of us who loved her know the impact she had on people. We’re so grateful that her legacy will continue in the form of access to music.”
The collection consists of 25 ukuleles, including soprano, concert and tenor instruments, available for teens, adults and seniors to borrow. Each ukulele comes in a protective case, and the kit includes a tuner, beginner’s guide book and a small bundle of resource materials.
Ukuleles are fun and easy to learn. Playing an instrument can boost mental and physical health, bringing increased eye-hand coordination, lower stress levels, improved brain function, focus, and mental clarity.
The library is still accepting donations to help grow and expand the collection. To learn more about the collection or place a hold, stop by the library’s Brighouse branch to see the kits in person, call 604-231-6413, or visit the library’s website.
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