FEATURE: Well-Known Storyteller to Perform at Wake County Pubilc Libraries in Celebration of Black History Month

2/13/2009

Wake County Public Libraries will celebrate Black History Month Saturday, February 14, through Saturday, February 28, 2009, with professional storyteller Barbara Lott, who specializes in African-American and southern folklore. Lott uses both language and ethnically inspired dress to help draw her audiences into her tales. She also finds inspiration in popular picture book stories, bringing the familiar themes to life with humor and the skills learned from her many years of experience. All of the performances are free and open to all ages. These performances have been made possible by the Friends of Wake County Public Library. Each performance will last approximately 1 hour.

Schedule of Events

February 14, 11:30 a.m.
Richard B. Harrison Library
1313 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh
856-5720

February 14, 2:30 p.m.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh
856-6710

February 19, 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue, Garner
662-2250

February 21, 2:00 p.m.
North Regional Library
7009 Harps Mills Road, Raleigh
870-4000

February 22, 2:00 p.m.
East Regional Library
946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale
217-5301

February 28, 11:00 a.m.
Holly Springs Library
303 W. Ballentine Street, Holly Springs
577-1660

February 28, 1:00 p.m.
Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex
387-2100

For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries.

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