Musical instrument playgrounds promote sensory learning, as children of all abilities can explore sound and music in an outdoor setting, fostering a love of learning through play. They advance literacy and a love of learning by extending the library's presence into the community, meeting you where you are!
Visit a musical instrument playground near you!
Blanchard
COMING SOON! - Lions Park
McLoud
Veterans Park
Noble
Pioneer Plaza (beside Noble Public Library)
Purcell*
Purcell Lake
Tecumseh**
Slick Humphrey Park
These provide space and engagement for library programming held in our parks, meeting our community where they are. This project addresses a need in our cities for enriched recreational activities by adding a new dimension to the playground and encouraging creativity and exploration through music. It positively impacts the community by creating a destination point as a unique landmark, attracting families and promoting community gathering.
This project supports PLS’s strategic plan and programming in the areas of STEAM and health. We are extending services outside library walls, encouraging creativity, sensory learning, and exploration through music and movement. Studies show that musical play equipment in outdoor spaces enhances creativity and problem-solving skills, improves motor skills and coordination, and encourages social interaction and collaboration.
*Made possible in part by funding from the Institute of Museum & Library Services, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and the PLS Foundation.
**Made possible in part by funding from the Institute of Museum & Library Services, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, PLS Foundation, Tecumseh Friends of the Library's memorial gift from the Barbara Robinson family.
