July 19, 2007

Presentations underscore libraries’ summer mystery theme

Join professional storyteller and entertainer Christopher Leebrick for his program, "Riddles, Tricks and Tales of Mystery," at any of five Timberland libraries. The presentations are part of Timberland Regional Library’s summer program, "Get a Clue @ Your Library." They are free of charge and intended for all ages.

Making use of narrative, comedic and acting skills, Leebrick enlivens both new and traditional tales and lore. He has performed for many thousands of children and adults and has received national Storytelling World Awards for his two story CDs. His Web site is www.allgoodstories.com. Here is the schedule of Leebrick’s library presentations:

Tuesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. – Packwood Timberland Library, (360) 494-5111)

Tuesday, July 31, 1 p.m. – Mountain View Timberland Library (Randle), (360) 942-2408

Wednesday, August 1, 2 p.m. – Salkum Timberland Library, (360) 985-2148

Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. – Olympia Timberland Library, (360) 352-0595

Friday, August 3, 1 p.m. – Raymond Timberland Library, (360) 942-2408

For more information, please call one of the libraries.

The libraries’ Friends of the Library organizations are sponsoring the presentations.

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Timberland Regional Library serves the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community public libraries and 7 library service partner locations. The library system is funded by local property taxes. For information on any subject, people can telephone Timberland’s Central Reference Service librarians toll-free at 1-800-562-6022. Or they can visit the TRL Web site at www.trlib.org. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program may contact the library one week in advance.

Revised 07/20/07