Jim Gill, an award-winning children’s musician and author, will perform a free concert for local families at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend.

Gill’s popular albums include “Jim Gill Sings Moving Rhymes for Modern Times,” “Jim Gill Sings Do Re Mi On His Toe, Leg, Knee” and “Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and Other Contagious Tunes.” Some of his popular songs include “Silly Dance Contest,” “May There Always Be Sunshine,” “Took a Bath in a Washing Machine” and “Stick to the Glue.”

He is known for interactive music, and his performances include singing, movement and audience participation.

The concert is sponsored by Deschutes Public Library system.

Gill’s most recent book is “Soup Opera,” the tale of a man’s attempt to finish a bowl of soup. Learn more about Gill at www.jimgill.com.

Free tickets for the event can be obtained at all branches of Deschutes Public Library, with a limit of five tickets per family.

Gill will also host a workshop for teachers and parents at Downtown Bend Public Library at 3 p.m. Saturday. He will talk about literacy, music play activities and much more. Those interested can register at www.dpls.lib.or.us/events.

Contact: heatherm@deschuteslibrary.org.