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Talking Tales

Submitted by brussell on Wed, 2019-12-11 11:06

Storyteller in the middle of an audience, seated in a round

Talking Tales offers patrons an opportunity to experience the world’s oldest art form — oral storytelling — while also learning new things about cultures around the world.

The program begins with a local storytelling troupe, the East Texas Storytellers, telling tall tales, folktales, myths and legends. Many months are themed around a particular idea or country. After the stories, the storytellers and presenter explore their tales, their origins and the region they came from in a format similar to a Q&A or talk show.

Murder in the Library

Submitted by cbarbus on Fri, 2017-02-03 17:05

The murder suspects

We recently started an annual murder mystery program in our library, inviting patrons to both witness and interact with the drama as it unfolds.  

After purchasing a murder mystery kit online and enlisting the performance skills of local actors and library staff, the program came together fairly easily. The event attracted 100 participants, appealing especially to our senior patrons. 

History Comes Alive

Submitted by soakley on Wed, 2016-12-21 20:05

Emily Goodridge Grey talking to kids

History Comes Alive is a series of programs featuring dramatic portrayals of African American men and women who impacted not just Minnesota, but the entire nation. In these programs, historical figures come to life through performances by museum-trained actors, scripted storytelling and the use of props, artifacts, letters, publications, illustrations and maps. The series is offered in collaboration with the Minnesota African American Museum.

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