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Ardiena Ann Tromley Family Storytelling Series 2003

The Ardiena Ann Tromley Family Storytelling Series at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is presented through the generous support of Mr. Thomas Tromley in loving memory of his wife, Ardiena Ann Tromley. For more information, call 540-372-1144.

Admission to all events is free, and school age children and adults are invited to attend.

Audio and video clips are excerpts from "CRRL Presents," the library's cable TV show. Visit our CRRL Presents web page on LibraryPoint.org to find out more.
Donna Washington Donna Washington
Black heroes and heroines come to life as storyteller Donna Washington shares her mesmerizing folktales and true stories with local children at the first Ardiena Ann Tromley Family Storytelling Series concert on Thursday, February 20, at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Actress, author, and storyteller, Washington has performed her one-woman shows and full-length stage productions for Chicago's Upstage Downstage Theatre and at numerous storytelling venues around the country, including the Illinois Storytelling Festival and The Wild Onion Festival. In addition she has lent her voice as a narrator for books on tape and videotapes.

Donna Washington performed at Salem Church and Headquarters on Thursday, February 20.
Hear a Story!
Donna Washington, Storyteller

Donna Washington, Storyteller
Storyteller Donna Washington performs "The Monkey's Heart." Donna Washington performed her stories live for CRRL audiences in February as a part of our 2003 Ardiena Ann Tromley Family Storytelling Series.

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Donna Washington with just a few of her fans!

Donna Washington @ the Library!

What a great kick-off for the 2003 Ardiena Ann Family Storytelling Series! We laughed and cheered as we saw snakes and monkeys, crocodiles and mosquitoes come to life through Donna Washington's telling of African and African-American folktales.

Photo: Donna Washington with just a few of her fans!
Photographed by Rhonda Belyea.

Go to Library Catalog Visit our catalog for books by Donna Washington!

Dovie Thomason Dovie Thomason
Native American storyteller Dovie Thomason Sickles shares stories at the Headquarters Library on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:30.

Hear a Story!
Dovie Thomason Sickles, First Nations Storyteller

Dovie Thomason Sickles, First Nations Storyteller
We meet award-winning storyteller, Dovie Thomason Sickles and the characters from the traditional Kiowa Apache and Lakota stories she first heard from her grandmother.

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Go to Library Catalog Visit our catalog for recordings by Dovie Thomason Sickles!

Bill Harley Bill Harley
Storyteller and musician Bill Harley, heard on NPR's "All Things Considered," is back by popular demand for three performances, Wednesday, April 16, at 4:30 at the Porter Library and 7:30 at Headquarters, and Thursday, April 17, at 9:30 at the Salem Church Library.

Hear a Story!
Bill Harley, Storyteller/Musician

Bill Harley, Storyteller/Musician
Bill Harley has many talents that continue to make him a popular favorite with audiences near and far. His awards are many, including two Grammy nominations. Listen to Bill sing "My Dad Threw the TV Out the Window."

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Go to Library Catalog Visit our catalog for books and recordings by Bill Harley!

Joan & Mack Swift Joan & Mack Swift
Appalachian storytelling duo Joan and Mack Swift bring their down-home tales on Thursday, May 15, at 4:30 at the Porter Library and 7:30 at the Headquarters Library.

Hear a Story!
'Mountain' Mack and Joan Swift Tell Tales in Tandem

"Mountain" Mack and Joan Swift Tell Tales in Tandem
"Mountain" Mack and Joan Swift tell tales in tandem. Join these delightful storytellers as they meet with Debby Klein to talk about their years of experience and entertain us with a popular Jack Tale.

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