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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us March 10, 2005 Irish tales will enliven the Ashland Public Library Elementary-aged children, their parents and their care givers will be treated to St. Patrick's Day stories, told by storyteller Ruth Halpern, at the Ashland Children's Library Tuesday. This will be the third storytelling performance in the Library's year-long Third Tuesday at the Library series. Halpern describes herself as having lived a "lifetime of silliness." In her return visit to the Children's Library, Halpern will tell stories about leprechauns, pots of gold, funny giants or Irish pipers; and like a good Irish folktale, she endeavors to surprise and enchant her young audience. Acclaimed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "gleeful and inspiring," the Los Angeles Times also sings her praises, describing her as a "master storyteller." The Parents' Choice Foundation, when presenting Halpern with their distinguished Gold Award, said, "With clarity, eloquent expression and respect for young listeners, Halpern spins tales into storytelling gold." And the School Library Journal wrote of Halpern: "The smooth voiced storyteller starts with a conversation and promises her young audience that her stories will take them places they never dreamed of but always wanted to go." "For children who don't like to read or write, a well-told story can unlock the magic in books," Halpern said. "That is especially important today because television has taken away the ability to create images in your head." Halpern's level of commitment to children and storytelling has been honed over many years, dating back to her college major which focused on mythology and folklore. Her respect for children stems from her desire to support and develop communication skills among youngsters, for whom she feels great compassion. Third Tuesday at the Library is a free event geared to children ages 5-12, although older children will also enjoy Halpern's performance. The program begins with after-school snacks served from 3:15-3:30 p.m. Halpern's performance begins at 3:45 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. For information, call the Ashland Children's Library at 774-6995. DailyTidings.com Home Page Archives | Revels | Classifieds | Real Estate Guide | Weather | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2005 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Free Musick Downloads Slippers Ceramic Piggy Banks Heloc Calenders 2005 Women's & Men's Slippers Accelerate Weightloss Products Memory Foam Mattress tcg student loan consolidation Home Equity Loans teleconferencing W2 Forms cortisol weight loss Diamonds Futures Broker Bad Credit Loans Auto & Personal Loans Mesothelioma Free Home-Loan Referrals Sports Betting Website Design & Marketing Student Loans African Safari Conference Calls - $50/Month Security Systems Helzberg Diamonds Currancy Exchange Online Casinos Community Student Loans Bonus Casino Poker Games Homeschooling Auto Insurance Mortgage Calculator Mailing Lists Mystery Shopping Jobs Debt Consolidation Loans Payday Loans Click Here .:Advertisements:. Site Search: RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams