Winter Remedy

Winter is not my friend. I can never quite get used to the frigid temperatures no matter how much preparation I have. But I've discovered a program here at the library that makes things much better for me. The program is called Fireside Tales. I can’t think of a better way to pass a blustering cold Wednesday evening than to listen to a captivating storyteller while sipping hot chocolate in the library’s fireplace lounge.

I truly consider storytelling to be a beautiful but rather rare art form. During these past couple of weeks I have been transported to various parts of the world. Last week I listened to the very talented Moroccan storyteller Myriame El-Yamani and the week before I heard the Irish born Mike Burns tell his engaging and fascinating tale. At one point during a brief intermission I asked our storyteller Mike, whose back was close to the fireplace, if he would like me turn down the heat wondering if he was too warm. He looked at me and smiled answering: “There is no such thing as too warm”. I couldn’t have said it better myself. There are two remaining Fireside Tales programs on the 21st and the 28th of February. Come by and check it out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.