Storytelling Resource Place

09/03/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is a bit more down to earth. This week we’re featuring two books. Marvels of Science by Kendall Haven (STL 509) has 50 stories of scientists, their work, and their discoveries. Wildwoods Wisdom by Doug Elliott (STL 508) is a book about nature, using woods lore, ancient legends, and humorous tales to help people rediscover our natural heritage. Books in this section of the library highlight science and nature.

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.

08/27/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is about the power of 😂. This week we’re featuring two books. Laughter in Appalachia by Loyal Jones and Billy Edd Wheeler (STL 817.008) is a collection of southern mountain humor, short and long tales of life in the mountains. Telling Twain adapted by Steve Daut (SRP 818.4) is a book of adapted adapted short stories of wisdom and humor by Mark Twain. Books in this section of the library highlight wit, humor, and jokes.

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.

08/23/2026

Belated Happy World Folklore Day! Have a favorite folktale? Bring it to mind in commemoration of this international celebration. Want to learn more folktales? Stop by the Storytelling Resource Place in Jonesborough, TN to find many, many, many more folktales tucked on the loaded bookshelves 📚😉.

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.

Happy World Folklore Day! At the International Storytelling Center, we celebrate the power of folklore every day, honoring the rich traditions, legends, and wisdom passed down through generations and cultures around the world. These stories connect us, teach us, and keep our shared humanity alive.

08/21/2026

SEPTEMBER 19 - Join us for Treats and a Tale at the Storytelling Resource Place on Fox Street, part of Pumpkin Fest. No ticket needed to hear short autumn, family friendly stories. Come sit a spell with us and enjoy this community festival! 🍂

08/20/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is about how tales can be useful in varied situations. This week we’re featuring two books. The Power of Storytelling by Ty Bennett (SRP 651.73) looks at how storytelling can be used as a strong tool of influential communication. Lead With a Story by Paul Smith (SRP 658.4) includes narratives that can be used by leaders and managers, especially in a business environment. Books in this section of the library highlight how tales are useful tools for leaders.

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.

08/15/2026

Stop by the Storytelling Resource Place for Pumpkin Fest on September 19, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Then head nearby to the McKinney Center for Graveyard Tales with the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild starting at 5:00 pm 👻

Spooky season creeps in and next thing you know BAM it's time to get your tickets to Graveyard Tales before they sell out! Join us for a terrific medley of treacherous tales Saturday September 19th for one or BOTH shows - 5pm for all-ages content, 7pm for a truly bone chilling time! Rustle up your friends and don't get spooked alone ~~ tickets at www.townofjonesborough.thundertix.com

08/13/2026

What’s in the House - Resource SAMPLER Thursday: Today’s glimpse into the Storytelling Resource Place is about the world of activities like sports and the great outdoors. This week we’re featuring two books. The Giant Book of Strange but True Sports Stories by Howard Liss (STL 796.02), a book filled with short stories of sports, from hockey to golf and more. Winner’s Circle by George Mason and William D. Sheldon (SRP 792.02) highlights stories of people who have achieved greatness by overcoming obstacles, from baseball, the Olympics, mountain climbers, pilots, to cartoonists. Books in this section of the library highlight tales of competitive sports and outdoor activities.

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.

08/11/2026

You are invited to attend a Special Meeting of the Membership on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

The meeting will be held both in person at the Storytelling Resource Place on Fox St. in Jonesborough, TN and online via Zoom, allowing members to participate in whichever way is most convenient.

Meeting Details

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Location: Storytelling Resource Place and via Zoom

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82100250629

The primary purpose of this meeting will be to address the organization's leadership transition, including the election of officers as appropriate, and to conduct any additional membership business identified in the agenda.

08/09/2026

What a wonderful afternoon with Elizabeth Ellis at the McKinney Center for Sunday’s Tea with a Teller. She’s magical about weaving sound insights on storytelling with tales.

Special thanks to Elizabeth Ellis for sharing her time with us, plus the Storytelling Resource Place volunteers and McKinney Center team for making this such a special event.