Storytelling
CRRL is strongly committed to storytelling as a way to bring children and books together. The children's librarians at the larger branches are trained story tellers, and the library co-sponsors the Fredericksburg Storytelling Guild, a group of local storytellers and storytelling supporters.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library's 2000 Family
Storytelling Series begins on Wednesday, February 9, with two
performances by Len Cabral: at 4:30 at the
Porter Branch Library, 2001 Parkway Boulevard in Stafford, and at 7:30
in the theater of the Headquarters Library at 1201 Caroline Street in
Fredericksburg.Cabral will tell stories of Africa, the Caribbean, the Cape Verde Islands, and the southern United States. Using mime, poetry, humor and audience interaction, Cabral's colorful programs woo audiences of all ages.
The Family Storytelling concerts are for school-age children and adults, and are free. No registration is required. For more information, contact Caroline Parr at cparr@crrl.org or at 540-372-1160.
Upcoming concerts in the Family Storytelling Series are:
Bobby Norfolk, "Folktales and Favorites From Around the World,"
Saturday, February 19, Salem Church Library, 2607 Salem Church Road.
Dovie Thomason, Native American Storyteller, Wednesday, March 22, 4:30 p.m. at the Salem Church Library, and 7:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Library.
Antonio Sacre, Latino Family Stories, Wednesday, April 12, 4:30 p.m. at the Porter Branch Library and 7:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Library. Hear him talk about his family's Cuban heritage at www.latinousa.org/program/lusapgm336.html.
If you'd like to have a storyteller at an upcoming event, please e-mail the Coordinator of Children's Services or call her at (540) 372-1160.
Storytelling LinksThe Storytelling Ring is a resource for tellers and listeners alike.
The Puppetry Home Page offers links to festivals, schools, organizations, and performers.
Tellabration! The Night of Storytelling - provides information on the night of storytelling for grown-ups, held at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in November of each year.Washington Storytellers Theater is dedicated to "bringing the art of storytelling to adult audiences and creating a home for storytelling in the Washington metropolitan community."
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