26^th New Jersey Storytelling Festival  Saturday, September 15 is a great chance for library staff and patrons young and old to experience the excitement of live storytelling.

Join talented tellers from throughout New Jersey and the tri-state area Saturday, September 15, for the 26^th New Jersey Storytelling Festival and hear a whole new crop of stories cultivating good times for all ages at Howell Living History Farm. 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530 

 The fun begins the Story Slam from noon to 1 p.m.  Contestants are chosen at random to recount a 5 minute-or-less personal tale on the theme of “Chicken!” A continuous rotation of tellers will perform throughout the farm from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by the festival’s signature close, the Lightning Round, in which tellers will tell tales no longer than 2 minutes in quick succession, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Before the festival, noted storyteller Rona Leventhal will explore storytelling techniques and strategies for a variety of applications in a morning workshop entitled “It’s Your Story—Tell It!” The workshop is free and open to the public but registration is required as seating is limited.

Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Water pumps are available for your use. Food items will also be available for purchase.

For more information, visit the New Jersey Storytelling Network at www.njstorynet.org or Howell Living History Farm 609-737-3299 www.howellfarm.org.