Children's & Family programs: Dream Big...READ!
Tune me, Tell me and Tuck me in With a story …
Cuddle up in your pajamas and blankets to hear stories and songs. Karen will share a fun collection of theatrical style tales in this highly engaging & participatory program. Bring along your favorite stuffed friend and be ready to dream the night away after playing along with Karen's delightful tales of wonder and whimsy!
Combine the above program with CAST: Crafts, Arts & Storytelling Theatre and we'll make a wonderful story craft for your patrons to take home with them.
Tweens' & Teens programs: Own the Night
Late Night Comedy with LOL: Laugh Out Loud Improv
The late night comics will have nothing on you after participating in this hilariously fun program. If you're a fan of the TV show Who's Line is it Anyway then you'll love this entertaining workshop. This outrageously witty & creative program features improvisational theatre games & comedy skits to help build confidence, & stretch imaginations. This performance based workshop provides an opportunity for inventive teens to learn about ensemble performance skills, improvisation, and comedic acting. No experience needed; just a sense of fun, fun, fun!
Teelightful Teesigns – Teens/Tweens or Adults
Tee shirt transformations! Bring your old tee shirts to the library and transform them into something new. Create your own unique newly designed unisex tee shirt scarf, bracelet, cape, skirt, mask or belt, and so much more. Each participant should bring 2 - 3 old tee shirts. Any color, shape, condition or size of tee shirt will do. Go to www.teelightful.etsy.com for more info and sample pictures.
Teen Story Night Slamapalooza
You've heard of Poetry Slams right? Join the latest craze with Story Slams. Everyone's got a good story to tell. Come to our Teen Story Slam and share your tale of woe, wisdom, humor, tragedy, or triumph. The 1st hour of the program begins with story coaching, improv exercises, and small group dynamics. During the 2nd hour Teen Storytellers will present their stories on stage in front of the group.
Not everyone needs to tell their story aloud to participate. Teen storytelling is wonderful when peers support as listeners. The listening audience, however, will be encouraged to work on a story during the first hour of the program. The story slam winner receives the coveted Slamapalooza award!
Story Slam Rules:
1. Stories must be 5 minutes or less.
2. Stories must be true events that the storyteller witnessed and participated in.
3. Stories cannot include props, scenery, puppets, bells and whistles - just a straight up story!
4. The story must follow a specific theme. Theme can be chosen by library from a list of suggested themes: On Fire, The Scoop, Close Call, Awakened, Coaxed & Coerced, Brainwashed, Superstitious, The Edge, and Shut Down are some examples.