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Once Upon A Time in the Library...

There was a storyteller who told stories to children. He told them about:

The Cockroach and the Rat

Wiley and the Hairy Man

Why Do Monkeys Live in Trees?

and

Why Do Dogs Chase Cats?

There was another storyteller and she told stories to teens. She told them a story called Urban Legend.

People liked the stories so much that the first storyteller told stories to everyone. These were special stories:

The Night Before Christmas

and

The Sign Language Debate

People got even more excited and wanted to learn more about storytelling, so the Library offered videos about storytelling. There were videos on:

The Parts of a Story

Satire

and

Fairy Tales

...and everyone lived happily ever after.

 

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Library Programs

 

Author and the City Beautiful
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, November 8, 12:30 p.m.
Meet author Julie Compton as she discusses her debut novel Tell No LiesFind out how Compton got into writing and what to expect from her in the coming years. 

 

Reading with Rex and Erica
Orlando Public Library, Library Central
Saturday, November 8, 1 p.m.
Open the door, get on the floor, and listen to stories about dinosaurs!  Enjoy a prehistoric story time with Erica Lee from The Scott & Erica Morning Show on Mix 105.1. Hear stories of dinosaurs that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Tickets will be raffled off for the upcoming Walking with Dinosaurs The Live Experience at the Amway Arena.

 

SECOND SATURDAY
Kennedy Compound Cuisine
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.
Author and Chef Neil Connolly serves up wickedly delicious tales of his time as a personal chef to the Kennedy family. Hear stories of festive family gatherings and grand galas for heads of state, athletes and entertainers.  Also, find out which Kennedy family favorites he repeats at his Orlando eatery, Doc’s Restaurant. Connolly is a highly decorated chef with a career spanning more than 40 years. Book sale and signing follow program.

 

The Life and Times of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Orlando Public Library, Albertson Room
Saturday, November 22, 11 a.m.
Join us for a special one-woman show as a tribute to the centennial celebration of the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings as written and performed by Karen De Vos. Learn all about the life of this famed Florida author and follow her career from novice scribe to her Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel The Yearling.  Delve into the local themes and locations from her stories. View a slide show and a series of performances portraying Rawlings’ life. Question and answer session will follow program.

 

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Web Sites

 

Storytelling Resources

Center for Digital Storytelling
This site assists people of all ages in using the tools of digital media to craft, record, share and value the stories of individuals and communities.

 

Florida Storytelling Association
This association fosters the growth and development of oral storytellers and storytelling in the state of Florida through education, networking and performance.

 

International Storytelling Center
Storytelling is as old as humankind yet as new as this morning's news. This site provides tools to infuse storytelling into mainstream society. This site includes links to the annual National Storytelling Festival.

 

Librarians’ Internet Index
This resource will connect you to a custom search for storytelling Web sites at lii.org. Browse links for more than 20 sites related to storytelling.

 

National Storytelling Network
The is an organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of storytelling as a performing art, teaching aid and cultural transformational process.

 

Story Arts
The organization promotes storytelling in the classroom as a means of improving student academic success and emotional well-being. The site includes lesson plans and activities, an articles link, curriculum idea exchange, and storytelling store.

 

Storytelling Ring
This resource connects internet sites dedicated to the art of storytelling.

 

Film

Enzian Theater
The Enzian Theater is a non-profit, member supported, alternative cinema that exists to entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community through film.

 

Florida Film Festival
This festival is a 10-day celebration that showcases the best independent American and Foreign films produced by the Enzian Theater. The festival includes narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, midnight movies, educational films and special events.

 

Blogs

The Art of Storytelling with Children
This blog is a national online community of storytellers hosted by Eric Wolf.

 

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Library Online Resources

 

Downloadable Audio Books
You can download these titles through OverDrive or NetLibrary. Books downloaded through OverDrive can even be played on your iPod or other compatible device.

 

NetLibrary
Check out the storytelling eAudiobook and eBooks available through NetLibrary.

 

OCLS Podcasts
Experience the art of storytelling through the our podcasts!

 

Pop Culture Universe
The art of storytelling takes shape in many forms. This database explores our world with an emphasis on popular culture and a glimpse into modern storytelling.

 

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture
You can browse this resource for great articles about storytelling as it relates to movies, television shows, animation and more. This fully searchable eBook is part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library and can be accessed at any time, whether you are in the Library or at home.

 

Storytelling Videos
Enjoy stories from our wonderful OCLS Storytellers.

 

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Library Materials

 

Books, podcasts, audio books, and more from our collection about the art of storytelling and its many forms.

 

American Storytelling
Browse these titles from the American storytelling tradition. Also, check out some of the podcasts from our storytellers in this list.

 

Audio Books on CD
These audio books on CD are about the art of storytelling. Some are classic tales and others are modern examples of the art.

 

Books About Storytelling
These books introduce the art of storytelling, the history of the oral tradition, and offer great ideas for story time.

 

Florida Folklore, Folktales, and More!
Storytelling has deep roots in the oral tradition, and Florida has its own rich history told through this art form. Browse these titles and learn more.

 

Multicultural Storytelling and Tales
The storytelling tradition is shared in many cultures. Browse this list and discover stories and tales from around the world.

 

Playaways
Try a Playaway! These nifty little devices are self-contained audio books. Just plug in a pair of headphones and away you go! Browse selected titles related to the art of storytelling.

 

Storytelling through Filmmaking
Explore storytelling through movies and filmmaking. Learn how filmmakers apply the art of storytelling to direction, production, and other aspects of making movies.

 

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