The Friends of the Library Concert Series brings two great groups to libraries in January 2016.

This month, enjoy local favorites ‘Round the Fire on Sunday, January 17 at the Canton branch, and broaden your horizons with Finnish folk songs from Vellamo on Saturday, January 23 at the Waynesville library. Both concerts begin at 3 p.m. and are free to attend.

‘Round the Fire, a popular local band, is comprised of Chris Minick, guitar, vocals and harmonicas; Greg Kidd, bass; and Lee Kram, percussion/drums. Their eclectic influences, from sources including folk rock, folk, swing, rock, blues, reggae, and more, will appeal to a wide audience. ‘Round the Fire performs on Sunday, January 17 at 3 p.m. at the Canton library.

Vellamo combines the rich tradition of Finnish folksong in a retro, acoustic sound package. This duo, made up of Pia Leinonen on lead vocals, and Joni Tiala, master of several stringed instruments, enjoys shaking things up musically. Catch Vellamo at the Waynesville library on Saturday, January 23 at 3 p.m.

The Friends of the Library Concert Series continues through November. For upcoming artists and additional information, visit www.HaywoodArts.org.

If You Go: ‘Round the Fire on Sunday, January 17 at 3 p.m. at the Canton library. Vellamo at the Waynesville branch of the Haywood County Library on Saturday, January 23 at 3 p.m. Both concerts are free.