Families and children are invited to a free children’s music performance happening at Grand Marais Public Library on Friday, June 26, at 3:30 PM. The Jolly Pops—Billy, Justin, and Erik—are a trio of musician dads known for their upbeat, interactive performances for young audiences. Their We Are Happy Dads concert blends original songs with familiar children’s favorites, incorporating humor, puppetry, and playful themes ranging from dancing alligators to pet dinosaurs.

This event is part of the library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program, which encourages youth ages 0–18 to read for fun throughout the summer. The program is designed to support continued learning between school years, helping prevent summer learning loss while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, The Jolly Pops performance was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).  

The Grand Marais Public Library increases knowledge, inspires creativity, removes barriers, and builds community across Cook County.  In other news, we have BUGS! on Wednesday, July 22, at 2 pm as part of our summer reading events. You can pick up a free State Parks Parking Pass from the library. Please call the library at 218-387-1140 or visit our website at grandmaraislibrary.org to check availability.