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Eight-year-old Alex Smulowitz, of Dallas, plays a Native American drum.

Thomas Odeerheart leads a packed room of adults and children in song and rhythm during his drum circle event at the Back Mountain Library March 24.

Participants pound on drums made of recycled materials.

Thomas Odeerheart watches as 5-year-old Robert Hernandez, of Shavertown, bangs on a Hank drum made from a propane tank while Layla Govek, 5, of Dallas, waits her turn.

Steve Faubel, of Hawley, smiles at Thomas Odeerheart as he cheers on the beat of the drumming from the participants in the circle.

Thomas Odeerheart smiles at 5-year-old Robert Hernandez, of Shavertown, while he bangs on a hand drum.

Thomas Odeerheart cues 9-year-old Nora and 5 -year-old Layla Govek to start their beat on their drums.

DALLAS — The Back Mountain Memorial Library hosted a drum circle with Thomas Odeerheart on Tuesday, March 24. According to the library’s website, a drum circle brings together a group of people who share in the experience of learning to drum. Participants were able to learn about drums from all over the world and the sounds they make. The musical event allowed participants to experience the tradition and power of the energy of the drum.