Storytelling Resource Place

08/06/2026

FLASH OPENINGS Thursday- Tuesday, extra hours when the Storytelling Resource Place will be open thanks to our volunteers. Come sit an extra spell with us and swap some stories and ideas here at the Storytelling Resource Place 😉.

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

08/06/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is a good one for grabbing tales on the go. This week we’re featuring two books: More Ready-to-tell Tales from Around the World edited by David Holt and Bill Mooney (STL 398.21) and Once Upon a Time on the Nature of Fairy Tales by Max Luth (STL 398.21). Resources in this section of the library highlight folktales of specific cultures, including shorter stories like those featured in this week’s highlighted books.

Visit this unique storytelling library to see these books and other resources. Discover what books are in this collection at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/StorytellingResPl.

The Storytelling Resource Place is open to explore site resources on Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 pm, some Saturday mornings, and other times by appointment at www.oursrp.org.

08/03/2026

Join us this Sunday, August 9 at 2:00 pm for Tea With a Teller: Elizabeth Ellis at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough, TN!

08/02/2026

Hope you can join us in Jonesborough for this event but if you can’t get to TN here is how to still hear these amazing storytellers during this celebration. If you do make it to town for this amazing event, be sure to stop by to see us at the Storytelling Resource Place 😃

We’re bringing a world of stories from the National Storytelling Festival straight to you — LIVE and FREE — wherever you are. This special broadcast is perfect for families, educators, students, “first-time” listeners, and anyone who can’t make it to Jonesborough in person.

Enjoy some of the world’s finest storytellers from the comfort of your home, classroom, office, or anywhere you’ve got Wi-Fi.

Here’s how to join: Simply register on Eventbrite to reserve your free spot, then tune in on October 2 and enjoy the stories!

Keep the stories going. - Your free registration is made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in preserving and sharing the art of storytelling. If you're able, please consider making a gift of any amount to help us bring these stories to audiences around the world and ensure this tradition continues for generations to come.

https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/virtual-festival/

07/30/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is an especially good one for high summer - or any time. As many of us are on seasonal adventures these days, telling stories around the campfire or on the lodge porch can make vacations even more memorable. This week we’re featuring two books: By Cheyenne Campfires by George Bird Grinnell (SRP 398.21) and Old Tales of Japan by Yuri Yasuda (STL 398.21). Resources in this section of the library highlight folktales of specific cultures.

Visit this unique storytelling library to see these books and other resources. Discover what books are in this collection at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/StorytellingResPl.

The Storytelling Resource Place is open to explore site resources on Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 pm, some Saturday mornings, and other times by appointment at www.oursrp.org.

07/30/2026

THANKS to all who took part in Sunday’s Big Birthday Bash celebrating Elizabeth Ellis’ 83rd birthday, be you a storyteller or a story listener. This special July 26 Zoom storytelling event was a great success, featuring the telling talents of birthday girl Elizabeth Ellis, Andy Offutt Erwin, Motoko and Eshu Bumpus, and Laura Packer. What great fun through wonderful stories! Plus this event served as a fund raiser for the Storytelling Resource Place, taking in over $2,000 so far. Each dollar donated helps support the mission of the Storytelling Resource Place.

If you weren't able to join us for this special celebration or if you'd still like to make a gift in honor of Elizabeth Ellis, the opportunity to make a contribution remains open. Every donation of any size continues to make a difference in this important work. https://www.oursrp.org/donate.

We are grateful to all of you for your continued support of the Storytelling Resource Place and for the stories you tell, supporting our community in so many ways. Now continue this 🎂 celebration by telling more stories. Enjoy!

07/24/2026

Hello friends of the Storytelling Resource Place,

This Sunday, July 26 at 7:00 pm Elizabeth Ellis will be hosting her annual Big Birthday Bash storytelling event by zoom. In this celebration of her 83 year, Elizabeth will be joined by storytellers Andy Offutt Irwin, Motoko and Eshu Bumpus, and Laura Packer. Thanks to Elizabeth's generosity, this online event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Storytelling Resource Place.

See details of this event in the attached poster, plus here is the link to this amazing storyteller's birthday celebration.
Topic: Elizabeth Ellis' Big Birthday Bash
Time: Jul 26, 2026 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89288294611?pwd=seGz5ahTsIlDwA53z1taTsvdLjZWQs.1

Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89288294611

Meeting ID: 892 8829 4611
Passcode: 340689

Please help us share this news. Hope you can join in on this amazing storytelling event. Thanks for your continued support of Elizabeth Ellis and the Storytelling Resource Place!

07/23/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is about health of the spirit. This week we’re featuring two books. Tell It By Heart by Erica Helm Meade (SRP 616.89), a book filled with myths and personal stories, a compelling mosaic of healing and human possibility. 101 Healing Stories by George W. Burns (SRP 616.89) is filled with folktales and other metaphoric stories that can be used to aid the healing process. Books in this section of the library highlight tales that promote healthy healing practices.

Visit this unique storytelling library to see these books and other resources. Discover what books are in this collection at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/StorytellingResPl.

The Storytelling Resource Place is open to explore site resources on Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 pm, some Saturday mornings, and other times by appointment at www.oursrp.org.

07/16/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is about creating story materials. This week we’re featuring two books. Writing Personal Poetry by Sheila Bender (STL 808.1) about creating poems from your life experiences. The Book of Plots by Loren Niemi (STL 808.3) is a primer of useful plot forms for storytellers, writers, and any professional who needs to craft facts and themes into an engaging whole. Books in this section of the library highlight the process of writing stories and poetry.

Visit this unique storytelling library to see these books and other resources. Discover what books are in this collection at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/StorytellingResPl.

The Storytelling Resource Place is open to explore site resources on Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Fridays 3:00 - 5:00 pm, some Saturday mornings, and other times by appointment at www.oursrp.org.

07/14/2026

FLASH OPENINGS this week - Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 pm and Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Come sit a spell with us and swap some stories and ideas here at the Storytelling Resource Place THIS WEEK, extra open story resource house hours 😉.