Storytelling

2013 FLYP Summer Show: Katie Adams’ Pirate Tales

Posted Sunday, November 11, 2012 by katesshow, Library Vendor

Dig ... for pirate treasure! Arrrrrr!

Katie Adams presents Pirate Tales! with storytelling, puppets and participative fun.

The coasts of Florida were once crawling with pirates. In colorful pirate garb Katie brings these stories to life with a treasure chest full of props and costumes, a parrot puppet, and audience participation. Stories include The Pirate’s Three Wishes, Short Tales of Florida Pirates and more! Audiences will discover what treasure lies at the spot marked X, and be inspired to dig into books about pirates. 45 minutes.

Touring throughout Florida. Group discounts available!

2013 Dig Into Reading Program

Posted Friday, November 2, 2012 by Kaye Byrnes, Library Vendor

Your summer reading program is around the corner and you may already be thinking about what you're going to include on the schedule.   I hope you'll consider Kaye Byrnes Storytelling.

STORYCASTS

Posted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Cristina Walton, Library Staff

Sarasota County Libraries has launched Storycasts!

Kaye Byrnes Storytelling for Summer 2012

Posted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Kaye Byrnes, Library Vendor

Kaye Byrnes Storytelling has toured libraries throughout Florida, taking part in the statewide summer reading program since 1997.   This summer, Kaye will delight your young patrons with stories that nurture a love for reading, sharing stories and characters that can be found on your shelves and taken home. Dream Big, Read offers endless possibilities for stories that engage, educate and entertain.

Don't delay as my summer calendar will fill quickly with libraries and camps. Super System Discounts are available for multiple programs within the same area, so let's coordinate amongst your branches, save everyone some money and share stories with children throughout the county.   You can find me on the web at www.kayebyrnes.com or contact me at kaye@kayebyrnes.com

Look forward to hearing from you ... in the meantime, happy holidays and may 2012 bring better times to our public libraries!  Many thanks to all of you who dedicate yourselves to what you do in spite of such challenging circumstances.

Performers Needed For Showcase- Broward County Library-Dec 15

Posted Monday, December 5, 2011 by BCL-YSA,

Broward County Library Youth Services Administration is in the process of putting together our Performer’s Showcase. The showcase will take place on December 15, 2011 at our South Regional/ Broward College Library during our afternoon meeting. What is needed is a short 15 minute presentation of what your organization offers, if interested and available to attend please send the following information:

Full Name of Company:

Contact Person:

Contact #:

Website/ Email Address:

Short Description of Service:

Price List for Services:

Original music & storytelling with Copper Tom

Posted Monday, January 31, 2011 by copper, Library Vendor

2011 Summer Reading Program Sh
Dear Children's Librarian,
Copper Tom has a brand  new  interactive program  for 2011 entitled: "It's a Wonderful World!" to compliment the national theme of "One World- Many Stories".  The  show includes original music along with creative storytelling by this award -winning performer.
You can listen to Copper Tom's music & see his videos here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/coppertomrocks

Copper Tom Summer Reading Program Show

Posted Wednesday, January 12, 2011 by copper, Library Vendor

 

 

Kwabena Dinizulu: Aesop 2 Hip Hop

Posted Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by Anonymous, Library Vendor

Kwabena uses fables, folk tales, poetry, proverbs, historical, ancestral and personal
stories to weave a presentation that addresses subjects critical to character development, cultural diversity, and scholastic objectives covering the curriculums of history, social studies and language arts. Audiences will be mesmerized through the ancient art of storytelling.

Presentations are 40-50 minutes in length and can be adapted to large assemblies as well as smaller work groups.

For bookings and more information, please contact:

Kwabena Dinizulu

727-324-7722

Kwabena.Dinizulu@gmail.com

There Will Always Be Storytellers Online Class

Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Hone your storytelling skills with WebJunction Florida’s new course, There Will Always Be Storytellers. In this course, master storyteller Nancy Tolson will:

  • Help you identify your storytelling style.
  • Help you select and shape stories that fit you and the setting.
  • Teach you to deliver a narrative in a way that will captivate your audience.
  • Share some of her favorite stories with you to inspire and spark your own creativity.

This course is intended for anyone who would like to increase their ability to tell captivating, enlightening and inspiring stories to audiences of all ages.

This course is $40, but you may have access to FREE courses through WebJunction Florida. WebJunction Florida provides Florida library staff access to free, self-paced online courses. Please note that your WebJunction Florida registration must be approved before the list of courses becomes visible. Visit the Help/FAQ page for details on how to take courses through WebJunction Florida.

WebJunction Florida is brought to you by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services.

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