Wintertelling 2006

In Winter --when the snow is deep and the air is freezing -- we tell each other stories.

Stories that amuse and entertain, stories that make us think, stories that bring us warmth in the cold.

It's time again for our tradition of

 The Bloomington Storytelling Guild presents a traditional storytelling program for adults, teens, tweens, and seniors. Come listen to a variety of tales told by a variety of tellers in this story-concert program.

Monroe County Public Library (Indiana) 

Friday February 6

7:00 to 8:30 pm

In the Auditorium

Kirkwood doors open at 6:30 pm

FREE event

50th Annual Festival of Ghost Stories

 

 The Bloomington Storytellers Guild presents

The 50 annual Festival of Ghost Stories

Friday October 24

7 - 8:30 pm

Bryan Park

1001 S Henderson St. Bloomington IN 47401

Join the Bloomington Storytellers Guild in Bryan Park for a special anniversary performance featuring favorite ghost stories from the past five decades. Special guest Stephanie Holman, former Monroe County Public Library librarian, returns to the stage for this spooky night under the stars. 

Bring a blanket, a chair, and someone to hold your hand; these stories are best for adults, teens, and older kids. Some content may not be suitable for young children. 

Festival of Ghost Stories is sponsored by Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Monroe County Public Library. For weather-related updates, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754. Rain location is the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.

FREE

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation

https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/programs/12700  

Monroe County Public Library

https://calendar.mcpl.info/event/14557402  

SUMMER TALES - We have a story for you!

WE HAVE A STORY FOR YOU!

Do you hate housework?

Feeling too cold--or too hot?

Love to eat your own cooking?

Have a hundred years of Indiana family?

Ever hear about the best musician in the world?

Summer bugs make you itchy?

Ever have a good idea go really really bad?

Wonder who will get the farm?

Wanna bet on Arin -- or the goose?

Grossest food story ever?

WE HAVE A STORY FOR YOU!

SUMMER TALES

Friday July 19

7 to 8:30 pm

Monroe County Public Library

Free performance

Kirkwood Doors open at 6:30

 

Summer Tales 2024

Summer Tales Are Coming Up

It's time to plan for Summer Tales, our annual storytelling event with the Monroe County Public Library.

Like Wintertelling in February, Summer Tales are enjoyed by adults, teens, and families with older children. 

This year the program will be July 19th, in the delightfully air-conditioned comfort of the MCPL Auditorium -- an after-hours program from 7 to 8:30 pm

Do you have a Summer Tale to tell?   Get ready for AUDITIONS on. Monday June 24, in the MCPL Auditorium from 7 to 8:30.p.m.

Interested?  Please get in touch with the coordinator for the event, Laura Clavio  lzclavio@gmail.com  or email us at btownstorytellers@gmail.com. We'll send you the guidelines for the auditions.

Wintertelling 2024

This free annual concert of stories for adults (and teens) is an afterhours tradition at the Monroe County  Public Library.

The library is a long time sponsor of this event, held in the auditorium after the library itself is closed.  The Kirkwood Avenue doors will be opened at 6:30 and the performance begins at 7 pm

Eight experienced tellers will each present a tale chosen to delight, edify, and entertain you.  Expect a good variety of stories: personal narrative, folklore, modern fairytales, fables, a song-story, even a bit of poetry!

Some folks enhance the evening with dinner downtown, some stay after the program to chat with the tellers, some are inspired to tell their own stories.  Enjoy the evening in your own way!

 

SUMMER TALES 2023

 The audience gathered in the Library Auditorium on a warm July night.  The storytellers took the stage one by one.  Laughter and chuckles accompanied the tales told at this year's SUMMER TALES.

Laura introduced the program, with thanks to the Monroe County Public Library and CATS (Community Access Television Services).  CATS taped the performance and will be making it available on line soon.

Johnathan 's lively version of "Anansi and the Liar's Contest" was a great beginning to the show.  

Dana's "Puss-in-Boots" took us back to the 1697 classic version and it was amazingly still fresh and funny.

Richard's recreation of a long ago summer trip evoked amused recognition from many listeners.  We were all giggling as we found out "How My Grandma Got Indoor Plumbing".

Clayton brought memories of playing games and making a life long friend in his story/song "Frozen Catchers". 

Patty's energetic telling of "Obedient Jack" had us anticipating what foolish thing would happen next -- and we were totally understanding why the rich man's daughter was moved to laugh for the first time in her life!

Ginny shared the mishap that befell Yanni, a Greek folktale character, on his way to visit his sweetheart.

Friends, it was a fun way to spend a summer evening!  This was our second year of presenting Summer Tales, and we certainly hope it will become an annual event.