Music fills the library displaying talent

PLAINS – Lynda Tarwick filled the Plains Public Library with music on Tuesday, sharing her love of music with a small get together.

From oldies to self written pieces, the variety was big. Tarwick comes from a musical background: both her mom and her aunt were professional singers.

After winning a few talent competitions in California, Tarwick had the chance to continue on with her music career but instead decided to stay away from the fame and live life on a softer key.

“It didn’t fit my lifestyle,” said Tarwick, explaining she married the love of her life at 17.

After traveling the states for years, the two have made Plains their home and have seven children together.

As she flipped through her stack of CDs she reflected on her journey with her husband, singing songs she had personally wrote about the strong love she shares with him.

Tarwick showcased her first song she ever wrote, one about the first time she met her husband and sang another tribute song to him during her show.

Along with those pieces, she shared a song about a leprechaun, one of her children’s favorites and she shared a patriotic piece that was self composed.

While she sang, she stopped in between songs to share tidbits of her life with those in attendance and reflected on her times as a singer.

When asked how long she has sung for, Tarwick explained for as long as she can remember, song always being a way to express herself and a gift to share with others.

As her hour of renewed fame died down, Tarwick said she loved singing because it releases endorphins, creating a happy and positive feeling every time she took to the microphone.

The library offers free entertainment every Tuesday at 7 p.m. until August, with one day off. The public is encouraged to attend these events, which take place on the library lawn. If weather does not permit the performance, the presentations of talent will be held inside. All performances are free to the public.