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Library’s Storytelling Festival moves to ‘Rhythm of a Story’

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Music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up listening to music, singing in choirs and dancing to all kinds of beats. One of my favorite artists was Michael Jackson, who captivated me with his unique voice, smooth dance moves and the ability to tell stories through music and movement.

I have been following the rhythm not only in music but also in life for as long as I can remember.

That’s why I’m excited about the theme “Rhythm of a Story” for the Cumberland County Public Library’s 14th annual Storytelling Festival. Throughout March, library programs will promote storytelling through various lenses while celebrating diverse cultures. All events are free and will highlight rhythmic talents and stories from various cultures, encouraging children to explore, embrace and express their own stories through rhythm.

Join us and enjoy story times, guest performances, and arts and crafts during the month of March.

The festival kicks off from 2 to 4 p.m. March 4 at Festival Park. There will be games, music and performances by local artists and organizations. The featured presenter will be Carolina Storyteller, a bilingual performer born and raised in Cali, Colombia. Her stories explore the myths, legends, folktales, historical narratives and literature of Latin America and Hispanic cultures. ,

Carolina will also perform March 3 at West Regional Library, 7469 Century Circle in Fayetteville.

Other performers for the festival include Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy,” and Greg Whitt.

Bryan specializes in puppet performances and will be at North Regional Library, 855 McArthur Road, on March 6 and the Hope Mills Community Branch, 3411 Golfview Road in Hope Mills, on March 7.

Whitt promotes life in rhythm and harmony through an interactive experience called “Drum for Change.” He will perform at East Regional Library, 4809 Clinton Road, on March 23 and Cliffdale Regional Library, 6882 Cliffdale Road, on March 30.

The Storytelling Festival is supported by a mini-grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County in part by contributions from community partners and through grants from the city of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

For more information about these programs and more, call 910-483-7727, visit any of our eight locations or check out our website at cumberlandcountync.gov/library.

Let’s explore the rhythms of stories together.

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Jessica Parter is youth services manager at Cliffdale Regional Library.

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