AROUND THE WORLD Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Multicultural stories Description: Cultural tales from as far as the other side of the world to just down the road: educational entertainment at its best! Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
TALES OF THE BARDS Recommended Ages: Elementary - Adult Theme: Stories of the Middle Ages and Renaissance Description: World history and geography combine in these tales from the medieval feast hall. Stories come from Greek, Roman, Norse, and English mythologies. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: THE CAT IN THE HAT'S COUSIN Recommended Ages: PreK - Early Elementary, Family Theme: Cat and animal stories Description: Kids of all ages will love having this costumed character bring stories of his furry feline friends. The Cat brings to life Dr. Seuss and trickster tales worthy of a Cat in a Hat! This program includes party favors for small party groups. Length: 20 - 30 minutes |
BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: PIRATE! Recommended Ages: Elementary, Family Theme: Pirate stories and tales of the coast and seashore. Description: This costumed Pirate Captain brings tales of the seven seas and plenty of swashbuckle to any party, savvy? This program includes party favors for small party groups. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
HOLIDAY TALES Recommended Ages: PreK - Teen, Family Theme: Stories for special days of the year Description: Moving stories for programs and parties include: Holiday Hope and Joy, Tales for Saint Patrick, Tales of America, and Halloween Night. Length: 20 - 45 minutes |
MY STORY TO TELL: NEW PROGRAMS! Recommended Ages: PreK - Adult, Family Theme: Character-based costumed storytelling Description: These tales, often in the voice of a character within the story, have the power to bring to life the cultures and people who first told the stories. Costumes bring additional interest to these multicultural tales. Program Titles: Abigail Adams, The Pirate Captain, The Pilgrim Lady Presents, and The Shepherd's Wife Tells the Christmas Story (NEW!) Length: 20-60 minutes |
IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW Recommended Ages: Teen - Adult Theme: Personal narrative and folk tales from my family Description: These humorous, moving, and sometimes scary stories recall the lives of my father and family. With laughter and tears, this program honors "the old folks at home." Length: 1 - 1 1/2 hours |
INTERACTIVE INVENT-A-TALE Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Storytelling Workshop Description: This classroom or library workshop features hands-on storytelling activities; by the end, participants have created and helped tell a story themselves. Length: 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours |
TALES OF FAITH Recommended Ages: PreK - Adult Theme: Spiritual stories Description: Judeo-Christian and other world traditions bring funny and moving stories of spiritual experience. Length: 15 - 30 minutes |
RAHAB OF JERICHO AND OTHER FAITHFUL WOMEN Recommended Ages: Adult Theme: Tales of Biblical and spiritual women Description: Designed for women's Bible studies and groups, these stories bring strong and fascinating women from religious traditions to life. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
STORIES FROM THE STARRY NIGHT Recommended Ages: PreK - Elementary Theme: Folktales and myths Description: Classic tales of constellations and creation stories from many cultures bring interest in the night sky to any classroom or library. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |
TALES OF THE FAIR FOLK Recommended Ages: Elementary - Teen Theme: Multicultural folk and fairy tales Description: Delightful or dangerous, elves are never dull. Young people of all ages will enjoy these imagination-boosting stories. Length: 30 - 45 minutes |