Library Programs
Unique Storytelling Programs for Library Patrons of All Ages and for All Seasons
Since 1993, Jenifer has designed library programs to coincide with the national Summer Reading theme along with offering year-round library programs including writing workshops, Friend of the Library Dinner Theater, Teen Programs, Lock-in Nights, and other seasonal and special programming.
Week of the Young Child: Special preschool programs to celebrate your youngest library patrons.
Children’s Book Week: Celebrating best-loved stories from favorite Children’s authors through Storytelling.
Special Holiday Programs: Each season brings special holiday celebrations. Story Be Told offers special programs for Halloween, Thanksgiving Harvest, Winter Holidays, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and the arrival of Spring.
March is Reading Month: Celebrating Reading throughout the state of Michigan with well told and well- loved stories that can be found in books to read again.
Family Nights: Families celebrating stories together.
Friends of the Library Events: Historical, thoughtful and humorous programs for adult friends of the library.
Summer Reading Programs: Jenifer has been creating theme-based summer reading programs since 1993. See current Summer Reading Program below!
Storytelling for All Seasons
Hey, Ho… It’s Halloween
Tingling Tales for Halloween
A Bounty of Autumn Tales
Tales to Tell Together
Urban Legends and Other Scary Tales
Tales from the Haunted Shores of Michigan
Winter Tales to Warm Your Toes
Heart-warming Holiday Tales
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Warm and Fuzzy Valentine Tales
Tales to Tickle Your Funny Bone
Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales
Going Green with Jenny Jean
Every Hero Has a Story
Juggling Turtles: Going Beyond the Tortoise and the Hare
Other Adult Performances
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Is it the battle of the sexes or the balances of the sexes? Jen will share stories about love found and lost, and all the lessons learned along the way.
Stories from Life’s Garden
A variety of carefully crafted, thought provoking, and humorous stories about life for adult audiences.
Michigan Legends and Lore: Stories from Shore to Shore
Stories from the Great Lake State about our history, animals, land formations, and Tall Tale heroes!
Tales from the Haunted Shores or Michigan
Stories of strange occurrences, sightings, and unsolved events from our own Great Lake State of Michigan.
Growing Up Motown
Humorous and poignant stories about coming of age in the city of Detroit during the 60’s
Join Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss for
Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now
STORYPLAY!
Join Story Artist, Jen Strauss as We Sing Our Way through Stories, Tell Our Way through Songs, and Play Our Way through Story Games where everyone belongs! Join Jen for this Narrative Adventure designed for school-age kids and their families. Go home with a colorful friendship bracelet that you weave with a partner!
TEEN STORYPLAY!
A Summer Reading Workshop designed for creative minds. Story Improv, Problem Solving, Hero Journeying, Mystery Unraveling, Circle Writing and Partner Weaving will all be a part of this multi-faceted STORYPLAY! Workshop created intentionally for teens.
TURNING POINTS STORYTELLING & WRITING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
Have you ever wanted to explore your life story? Have you ever wanted to write or record your family stories to pass along to future generations? This workshop is for you! Join, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jen Strauss for her Personal Narrative Workshop called Turning Points.
Fees for Live and Virtual Program: Share with nearby libraries and save!
Prices listed reflect a $50 reduction across all fees for MMLC Cooperative Members.
- $400 for a single live performance, $300 Virtual
- $600 for two live performances
- $800 for three live performances
- $500 for 2.5 hour live Adult Workshop, $450 Virtual
Grant money available for my performances through Michigan Humanities Touring Arts. (link will open in new window)