THE MidCoast Festival of Stories is set to spin a series of yarns across the district from 26 April to 23 May.
The event is promoted as a “rich tapestry of storytelling through workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions, led by local creative visionaries and industry specialists”.
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Community Outreach Librarian at MidCoast Council Libraries Nathan Jeffs, told News Of The Area, “the MidCoast Festival of Stories aims to provide participative creative experiences for the MidCoast community and develop awareness and appreciation of a variety of storytelling approaches.
“The event encourages community connection and inclusion by providing a range of storytelling experiences that demonstrate appreciation of diversity.”
There are two events scheduled at the Gloucester Library.
The Search for a Song session with Scott Greenaway from EMG Music Hub will work with participants to tell their story through song, held on 10 May at 2pm.
Aboriginal authors Aunty Lynda Holden and Uncle John Heath will host author talks about their books as a part of the event’s Elders’ Yarns on 23 May at 10:30 am.
The cost for these events is free.
Bookings are essential and can be made on the MidCoast Library website.
By Joshua GILBERT
