Featured Program



SPRING STORIES:
Tales of Valentine Friendship and Love, together with Spring Rains and Breezes

Spring is a time of change, change between seasons, between states of mind. Stories are places of festival and places of rest, celebrating not only change but also the things that stay the same. Celebrate Spring with Stories With Claire!



Stories With Claire: Story Groups


AROUND THE WORLD
Recommended Ages:
Elementary - Teen
Theme: Multicultural stories
Description: Cultural tales from as far as the other side of the world to just down the road: educational entertainment at its best!
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

TALES OF THE BARDS
Recommended Ages:
Elementary - Adult
Theme: Stories of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Description: World history and geography combine in these tales from the medieval feast hall. Stories come from Greek, Roman, Norse, and English mythologies.
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: THE CAT IN THE HAT'S COUSIN
Recommended Ages:
PreK - Early Elementary, Family
Theme: Cat and animal stories
Description: Kids of all ages will love having this costumed character bring stories of his furry feline friends. This program includes party favors for small party groups.
Length: 20 - 30 minutes

BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL: PIRATE!
Recommended Ages:
Elementary, Family
Theme: Pirate stories and tales of the coast and seashore.
Description: This costumed Pirate Captain brings tales of the seven seas and plenty of swashbuckle to any party, savvy? This program includes party favors for small party groups.
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

STORIES FROM THE STARRY NIGHT (Now on CD! Call or email Claire to order!)
Recommended Ages:
PreK - Elementary
Theme: Folktales and myths
Description: Classic tales of constellations and creation stories from many cultures bring interest in the night sky to any classroom or library.
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

TALES OF THE FAIR FOLK
Recommended Ages:
Elementary - Teen
Theme: Multicultural folk and fairy tales
Description: Delightful or dangerous, elves are never dull. Young people of all ages will enjoy these imagination-boosting stories.
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

TALES OF FAITH: THE LORD CALLED
Recommended Ages:
PreK - Adult
Theme: Bible Story Retellings
Description: Church schools and classes of all ages will find delight and insight in these Bible-based tales of Moses, David, Samuel, and more.
Length: 15 - 30 minutes

THE FAITHFUL OF THE WORLD
Recommended Ages:
Teen - Adult
Theme: Spiritual stories
Description: Judeo-Christian and other world traditions bring funny and moving stories of spiritual experience to older audiences.
Length: 15 - 30 minutes

HOLIDAY TALES
Recommended Ages:
PreK - Teen, Family
Theme: Stories for special days of the year
Description: Accent stories for programs and parties include Wintry Days, Tales for Saint Patrick, and Halloween Night.
Length: 20 - 45 minutes

INTERACTIVE INVENT-A-TALE
Recommended Ages:
Elementary - Teen
Theme: Storytelling Workshop
Description: This classroom or library workshop features hands-on storytelling activities; by the end, participants have created and helped tell a story themselves.
Length: 45 minutes - 1 1/2 hours

RAHAB OF JERICHO AND OTHER FAITHFUL WOMEN
Recommended Ages:
Adult
Theme: Tales of Biblical and spiritual women
Description: Designed for women's Bible studies and groups, these stories bring strong and fascinating women from religious traditions to life.
Length: 30 - 45 minutes

IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE: A ONE-WOMAN SHOW
Recommended Ages:
Teen - Adult
Theme: Personal narrative and folk tales from my family
Description: These humorous, moving, and sometimes scary stories recall the lives of my father and family. With laughter and tears, this program honors "the old folks at home."
Length: 1 - 1 1/2 hours