Strut on down to the library and join songstress Johnette Downing for a concert of swampy songs about Louisiana animals.
Johnette’s irresistible Cajun, Creole, zydeco and jazz influenced rhythms have children toe-tapping and handclapping to playfully evocative songs about ‘gators, ‘skeeters, ‘possums, and mudbugs. The song from her beloved book Down in Louisiana is featured among others.
Recipient of the 2017 Louisiana Writer Award, Johnette Downing is a musician, author, illustrator, and poet dedicated to sharing her Louisiana roots music and books with children across the globe. Called the “Musical Ambassador to Children” and the “Cajun Raffi” by the media, Johnette has performed on five continents and has received numerous awards for her thirty books and twelve recordings. Her latest book Petit Pierre and His Wild Adventure is illustrated by Heather Stanley and published by Pelican Publishing.
Serving the Moss Bluff community since 1945, this branch was built in 1993 as the 18th branch of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library system. Its versatile meeting room hosts library programs, Early Voting for local residents, and is available for public reservations. The branch is easily accessible with ample parking and a convenient circle drive.
