Travel, Science, Adventure . . . all here this week:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, August 9 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00pm: Alaska Bound! with Gina Pralou
Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00pm: More from A Summer of Sherlock - "The Adventure of the Empty House" with Caledonia Skytower
Thursday, August 12 at 7:00pm:"Stronger Than Time" - a Rewritten Fairy Tale with Seanchai Shandon Loring
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, August 8 at 6pm: Part I of "Nim's Island" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Sunday, August 16 at 2pm: Stories from the Stars with the WOI Storytellers at the Fruit Island Estate Planetarium
Sunday, August 16 at 5pm: Scottish Stories with Derry McMahon at The Full Cup (more details as available)
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY 5 August @ 7pm: "Juniper" a magical tale (pt 3) with Derry McMahon
In this fast paced conclusion, Juniper's beloved, gentle cousin Gamal is under a spell, as is the whole kingdom. It it up to Juniper to save the kingdom from ruin, and save her cousin from death. See how all she has learned prepares her for this adventure. Story in voice.
WEDNESDAY 4 August @ 7pm: A Sci Fi Sampler with Gyro Muggins
Join Gyro for these two great stories (told in voice):The Wonder Horse by George Byram (1957)What do you do when you're a race horse breeder and a new foal is a horse, nothing more, except ... every single part of that horse is better than anything seen before. Do you race him? And if you do and the world finds out, what then?
"What's He Doing In There?", a science fiction comedy by Fritz Leiber (1957)In a secret visit, the first Martian on Earth stays with an anthropologist and his family. After repeatedly asking "Where is it?" comprehension dawns on the family and the Martian is given directions to the bathroom. He goes in, and stays, and stays.... For a while the family hears water running, then silence. As time passes they all wonder, "What's He Doing In There?"
TUESDAY 3 August @ 7pm: "Juniper" with Derry McMahon
When Juniper travels home, she learns happy family news, but distressing news of the kingdom; could it be this was the reason Juniper has powers? And what has happened to her beloved cousin Gamal? Join us to find out! (Part 3)
MONDAY, August 2 at 7:00pm - More from "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate"
Imagine a magical summer getting to know your Grandfather - I mean really know him - for the very first time. Exploring the natural world with him and discovering . . . Oh! What you might discovery! What you DO discover!Join Caledonia for more of young Calpurnia's adventures in the natural world, and how she discovers secrets of life and growing up in 1899 at the same time. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate is the debut novel by author Jacqueline Kelly, which was honored by this year's Newbery Award.
Presented Live in Voice.
Next Week: Part I of Nim's Island
THIS WEEK AT THE WOI Library: August 2 - 8
More Summer fun this week at the Library:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, August 2 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00pm: Part III of Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock: The Adventure of the Dancing Men Discussion hosted by Bookstacks (see notices for location)
at 7:00pm: A Sci-Fi Sampler - "The Wonder Horse"&"What's He Doing In There?" with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, August 5 at 7:00pm: The Conclusion - Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, August 8 at 6pm: Part I of "Nim's Island" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, August 2 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00pm: Part III of Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock: The Adventure of the Dancing Men Discussion hosted by Bookstacks (see notices for location)
at 7:00pm: A Sci-Fi Sampler - "The Wonder Horse"&"What's He Doing In There?" with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, August 5 at 7:00pm: The Conclusion - Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, August 8 at 6pm: Part I of "Nim's Island" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
SUNDAY, August 1st at 5:00pm: Lughnasadh! A New Exhibit
Continuing our exploration of the great Celtic Festivals, Aoife Lorefield has created "Lughnasadh: First Fruits" - the newest exhibit at the WOI Library.Lughnasadh marked the beginning of the harvest season, the Harvest of Grain (Bread), the ripening of first fruits (usually berries), and was traditionally a time of community gatherings, market festivals, horse races and reunions with distant family and friends. Among the Irish it was a favored time for handfastings — trial marriages that would generally last a year and a day, with the option of ending the contract before the new year, or later formalizing it as a more permanent marriage. (from Wikipedia)
Join Aoife at the library to dedicate the new exhibit and to learn more about this fascinating tradition. Presented Live in voice.
THURSDAY 29 July @ 7pm: "Juniper" a magical tale (pt 2) with Derry McMahon
Juniper faces a traumatic task tonight, and her family comes to visit. Then Juniper moves under the tutelage of another woman with magic powers, Angharad. In that house she meets another apprentice, and finally gets enough to eat, and a warm place to sleep. Angharad teachs her not just about magic, but also how to weave a Doran's cloak, a very necessary item. Part 2 - story in voice.
WEDNESDAY 28 July @ 7pm: "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" with Sherlock and Shandon
In this tale, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes tries to figure out the meaning of messages sent using a code of little dancing men, instead of letters. Someone is sending messages about something to someone else. But what are the missing pieces? Who understands the code, and are they hiding that fact? There are smoking guns, piles of money, foreign visitors and a lady with a shady past. So join us as Shandon Loring, our chief storyteller shares this story in voice.
TUESDAY 27 July @ 7pm: "The Holes Around Mars" with Gyro Muggins
The Holes Around Mars - by Jerome Bixby (1954)
Astronauts land on Mars and discover mysterious holes drilled into the landscape. Strangely they all line up and the holes almost appear polished. They decide that "the mystery deepens. You know the drill. Men, Fall In!" A tongue in cheek story about Mars, read in voice.
MONDAY, July 26th at 7:00pm - More from "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate"
More selections from this year's Newbery Award-winning novel about a young girl in Texas in 1899. Calpurnia discovers the wonders of the natural world, the treasure that is her Grandfather, and the restrictions of becoming a young woman at the turn of the Nineteenth Century.Join in this week to hear Callie Vee's adventures with possums, distilled "spirits", and (gasp!) music lessons.
Presented Live in Voice.
THIS WEEK at the WOI Library: July 25 - August 1
Summertime! Summertime! Summ...Summ.. Summertime! All this week at the Library:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 26 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 27 at 7:00pm: The Holes Around Mars with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00pm: The Adventure of the Dancing Men another Arthur Conan Doyle adventure in A Summer of Sherlock
Thursday, July 29 at 7:00pm: Part II of Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
Sunday, August 1 at 5:00pm: Lughnasadh! exhibit opening and celebration with Aoife Lorefield
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 25 at 6pm:More from "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Sunday, August 1 at 3pm:More Stories! with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 26 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 27 at 7:00pm: The Holes Around Mars with Gyro Muggins
Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00pm: The Adventure of the Dancing Men another Arthur Conan Doyle adventure in A Summer of Sherlock
Thursday, July 29 at 7:00pm: Part II of Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
Sunday, August 1 at 5:00pm: Lughnasadh! exhibit opening and celebration with Aoife Lorefield
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 25 at 6pm:More from "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Sunday, August 1 at 3pm:More Stories! with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY 22 July @ 7pm: "Juniper" with Derry McMahon
Juniper is the indulged only child of King Mark of Cornwall as Christianity is beginning to overcome the ancient Celtic religion of the Mother Goddess. At her birth the astrologers wrote the following: "Named for the strong and twisting tree - of medicine when she finds the way - by earth, air, water, fire - then will she mend what is broken. - The dark teacher will correct her - the fair one will protect her - the strong man will love her - and all may be well."Tonight we meet Juniper, her royal parents, her aunt Meroot and cousin Gamal, and her strange godmother Euny, the woman who is entrusted to help Juniper learn about her powers. Part 1 - story in voice.
WEDNESDAY 21 July @ 7pm: Chick Lit with Derry McMahon
Join Derry for some fine stories about what makes women tick; and what ticks women off! Stories from Marian Keyes (fine Irish author), Lisa Scottoline (fine mystery writer), and from a compilation of stories from the New Yorker (a fine literary journal). Stories in voice!
TUESDAY 20 July @ 7pm: Crap Mariner and his 100 word stories!
It's that time again! Time to be entertained by Crap's usually funny and often irreverent 100 word stories. You'd be amazed at how much story you can tell in just 100 words. Join us to find out. Stories in voices.
MONDAY, July 19th at 7:00pm - "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate"
It is the summer of 1899 and it is HOT in Calpurnia Virginia Tate's Texas town. Eleven years old, and the only girl out of seven children, "Callie Vee's" life changes course when she begins exploring the natural world under the tutelage of her grandfather. She discovers the wonders of nature, and the challenges of being a girl at the turn of the century, all in a year that will change the course of her life.This debut creation by author Jacqueline Kelly is delightful, insightful, and touching. It won Newbery Honors this year. Join Caledonia tonight and see why.
Presented live in Voice.
Also check out Jacqueline Kelly's Website
THIS WEEK at the WOI Library: July 18 - 25
Adventure, Exploration, Magic! All this week at the Library:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 19 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 20 at 7:00pm: 100 Word Stories with Crap Mariner
Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00pm : The Red Headed League discussion @ Bookstacks
at 7:00pm: "Chick Lit" with Derry McMahon
Thursday, July 22 at 7:00pm: Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 18 at 3pm:More Sea Stories and Nautical Tales with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Sunday, July 25 at 6pm:More from "The Evolution of Calournia Tate" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 19 at 7:00pm: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 20 at 7:00pm: 100 Word Stories with Crap Mariner
Wednesday, July 21 at 6:00pm : The Red Headed League discussion @ Bookstacks
at 7:00pm: "Chick Lit" with Derry McMahon
Thursday, July 22 at 7:00pm: Juniper: A Tale of Magic! with Derry McMahon
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 18 at 3pm:More Sea Stories and Nautical Tales with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Sunday, July 25 at 6pm:More from "The Evolution of Calournia Tate" with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY, July 15 at 7pm - More Adventures of Robin Hood!
Before Russell Crowe, before whats-his-name on the cable series, before Kevin Costner, before Cary Elwes, before Walt Disney, before Daffy Duck there was . . . well, there was Erroll Flynn. But BEFORE THEM ALL was Howard Pyle's 19th C treatment of the Robin Hood Legend: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Come and hear how Robin disguises himself as a beggar and enters an archery contest, along with more adventures with all the lads of Sherwood as the continue on their medieval mission to live freely and counter greed and oppression in Nottingham. Yea verily! Yoiks and away! Welcome to Sherwood!Presented live in Voice. Tights optional.
WEDNESDAY 14 July @ 7pm: "The Red-Headed League" a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
In this story, Watson takes on a new position, doing clerical work. He found this exciting job through an ad which specified red-headed men only need apply. Out of the blue, the office is closed, and a sign posted "Red-Headed League is dissolved, as of today". Mighty suspicious, eh? Find out more tonight as Onyx Plutonian shares this story in voice.
TUESDAY 13 July @ 7pm: Humorous Victorian Shorts with Elegia Underwood
Humorous American Victorian Short Stories that is! Join us as Elegia Underwood entertains us with these stories, sure to cause a polite titter, a hearty guffaw, or a resounding laugh out loud.
TUESDAY 13 July @ 6pm: DEADLINERS
Join Gracee Andel (author Ellen Anthony in RL) as she writes to meet her next deadline. Misery loves company, so check in with her downstairs at the Library and put your nose to the grindstone.
MONDAY, JULY 12 at 7:00pm - The Conlcusion of "The Water Horse"
Father is coming home! Kirstie and Angus are ecstatic! And now, the entire family becomes engaged in the effort to nurture and support the ever growing "Crusoe" . . . the Celtic myth come to life in their lives. Will they be able to find places for Crusoe that are safe for him, and for the people of western Scotland? And he just keeps growing, and growing, and growing!Join Caledonia for Dick King-Smith's delightful tale, presented live in Voice.
THIS WEEK at The WOI Library: July 12 - 18
Sunflowers, Sunshine, Lemonade and a good story. Ah! The Blisses of summer!:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 12 at 7:00pm: Part 2 - The Waterhorse with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 13 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writers Group w/ Gracee Andel in the library lower level
at 7:00pm: Humorous Victorian Stories with Elegia Underwood
Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00pm : The Red Headed League with Onyx Plutonian
Thursday, July 15 at 7:00pm: More Tales of Robin Hood with Caledonia Skytower
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 18 at 3pm:More Sea Stories and Nautical Tales with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 12 at 7:00pm: Part 2 - The Waterhorse with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, July 13 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writers Group w/ Gracee Andel in the library lower level
at 7:00pm: Humorous Victorian Stories with Elegia Underwood
Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00pm : The Red Headed League with Onyx Plutonian
Thursday, July 15 at 7:00pm: More Tales of Robin Hood with Caledonia Skytower
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 18 at 3pm:More Sea Stories and Nautical Tales with the WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
SPECIAL: Sunday, July 11th at 2:00pm: An Anniversary Celebration of "To Kill A Mockingbird"
To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by American Author Harper Lee which was published 50 years ago on July 11th, 1960. The novel is renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with the serious issues of rape and racial inequality. The narrator's father, Atticus Finch, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers. One critic explained the novel's impact by writing, "In the twentieth century, To Kill a Mockingbird is probably the most widely read book dealing with race in America, and its protagonist, Atticus Finch, the most enduring fictional image of racial heroism."
Join Caledonia Skytower, Elder Priestman & Gyro Muggins as they gather on the steps of Boo Radley's House to share an excerpt from this landmark novel live in Voice.
THURSDAY, July 8th at 7pm - More Adventures of Robin Hood!
More Adventures with Jolly Robin and the Lincoln-green clad lads of Sherwood Forest. Join Caledonia for more from the Howard Pyle's "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" as Robin helps Alan-a-Dale to wed his bonny lass Ellen against the wishes of her father, and befriends a certain irreverant reverend friar in the bargain - the irrepressible Tuck!
Presented live in voice.
WEDS 7 July @ 7pm: Miss Marian and Cats of Myths and Legends
Join Miss Marian Dragovar for tales of all types of cats in myths and legends; some lovely, some scarey, all excellent.
TUESDAY 6 July @ 6pm: DEADLINERS meeting
Join RL author Ellen Anthony (her avatar is Gracee Andel) while she writes to meet her next deadline. Get in and get busy!
TUESDAY, July 6th at 7:00pm - Part I: "The Water Horse"
Rooted in one of the most enduring and intriguing legends of our time, The Water Horse begins with an enchanted egg. What hatches from that egg will set in motion an unforgettable journey of a lifetime.Caledonia present Dick King-Smith's (author of Babe, the Gallant Pig) fantastic adventure of a Celtic Myth come to life.
Presented live in voice.
THIS WEEK AT THE WOI LIBRARY July 5 - 11
It is truly and officially summer, and we have great literature this week lined up for you, as well as an Anniversary of the publishing of a landmark book:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 5 at 7:00pm: Ancient Irish Poetry with Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, July 6 at 7:00pm: Part 1 - The Waterhorse with Caledonia Skytower
Wednesday, July 7 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock Discussion Group: The Adventure of the Speckled Band at Bookstacks (look for information and notices in world)
at 7:00pm : Legends of Cats of Myth with Miss Marian Dragovar
Thursday, July 8 at 7:00pm: More Tales of Robin Hood with Caledonia Skytower
Sunday, July 11 at 2pm: 50th Anniversary Celebration of To Kill A Mockingbird with Elder Priestman, Gyro Muggins and Caledonia Skytower.
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 11 at 6pm:MAGICLAND STORYTIME with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, July 5 at 7:00pm: Ancient Irish Poetry with Aoife Lorefield
Tuesday, July 6 at 7:00pm: Part 1 - The Waterhorse with Caledonia Skytower
Wednesday, July 7 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock Discussion Group: The Adventure of the Speckled Band at Bookstacks (look for information and notices in world)
at 7:00pm : Legends of Cats of Myth with Miss Marian Dragovar
Thursday, July 8 at 7:00pm: More Tales of Robin Hood with Caledonia Skytower
Sunday, July 11 at 2pm: 50th Anniversary Celebration of To Kill A Mockingbird with Elder Priestman, Gyro Muggins and Caledonia Skytower.
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, July 11 at 6pm:MAGICLAND STORYTIME with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY, July 1st at 7pm: Adventures of Robin Hood
Our Seanchai has been called away from us unexpectedly, but he will return - never fear! In the mean time Caledonia has agreed to fill in with some Tales of "Jolly Robin" and his Merry Band of Sherwood Forest.Robin Hood became a popular folk figure starting in medieval times continuing through modern literature, films, and television. In the earliest sources Robin Hood is a commoner, but he was often later portrayed as an aristocrat wrongfully dispossessed of his lands and made into an outlaw by an unscrupulous sheriff.
Presented live in Voice.
WEDS 30 June @ 7pm: Miss Marian with Unicorns and Magic Horses
Join Marian as she relates stories from around the world about the lovely (and sometimes dangerous) unicorns and magical horses. Stories in voice.
TUESDAY 29 June @ 7pm: Into the Garden...stories with Derry
Parsely, sage, rosemary and thyme...Come into my garden as I relate stories and fairy tales having to do with herbs and spices and gardening, and more. All sweet, all in voice.
TUESDAY 29 June @ 6pm: DEADLINERS writer support group
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony RL) while she writes to meet her next deadline. Misery loves company, so join her in the lower level of the WOI Library and get a few pages writ.
MONDAY, June 28th at 7:00pm: "Return To The Hundred Acre Wood"
Winnie-the-Pooh gave Christopher Robin a bear hung and said, "Welcome home, Christopher Robin."Nearly a century ago, A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard introduced a cast of characters that would enchant readers for generations. Now, here at long last are continuing adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh from David Benedictus' 2009 book Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, written in the tradition of A.A. Milne, and with the blessing of his Estate.
Share these new adventures with Caledonia tonight, live in Voice.
THIS WEEK AT THE WOI Library: June 28 - July 4
Great events this week at the West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center, so do drop by. Feel free to stop by at other times to explore our downstairs - there is a stairway down over near the exhibit. Lots of great interactive items there! :
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 28 at 7:00pm: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Into the Garden: Stories of Herbs, Plants & Gardening with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00pm : Tales of Unicorns and Magical Horses with Marian Dragovar
Thursday, July 1 at 7:00pm: The Knights Tale - from Chaucer with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 28 at 7:00pm: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Into the Garden: Stories of Herbs, Plants & Gardening with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00pm : Tales of Unicorns and Magical Horses with Marian Dragovar
Thursday, July 1 at 7:00pm: The Knights Tale - from Chaucer with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
SUNDAY, June 27th at 2:00pm: Beatrix Potter and Friends
It is easy to think of Beatrix Potter as merely an imaginative author of dear little stories about bunnies and squirrels. But the beloved author of Peter Rabbit was much more: a naturalist, and a critical observer of the people and events around her. Potter's Stories are cautionary tales intended to teach, and they often contain reflections of the realities of the times Potter lived in - some of which still resonate today.
Derry McMahon, Elegia Underwood, & Caledonia Skytower presenting Live in Voice. Come listen and receive a beautiful gift courtesy of our friend ArthurConan!
WEDNESDAY 23 June @ 7pm: "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" - A Sherlock Holmes Tale
The WOI Storytellers will present (in open voice) a reading of this fine story of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, twin sisters, a menacing step-father, an old ancestral estate, gypsies, a baboon, a cheetah, and...a speckled band.
WEDS 23 June @ 6.30PM: The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet!
Tonight (note the special time) Gyro will conclude this fun story! Come hear what happens to those little scamps, what the adults really think, and be ready for a few more surprises. (Stay tuned after that for Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band). Stories in voice.
TUESDAY 22 June @ 6pm: DEADLINERS meeting
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony in RL) for an hour of writing to meet her next deadline. Misery loves company, so come and hunker down!
MONDAY, June 21st at 7pm The Conclusion of "Ella Enchanted"
Conclusions always start with questions: Will Ella be able to lift the curse? Will Dame Olga and her horrid daughters get what they deserve? Will Ella's Father ever change? and, of course, the most important one . . . Prince Charmont has declared his love for Ella - will they be able to be together?
Only way to find out is to come and hear the conclusion tonight of Ella Enchanted, which includes not just one ... not just two ... but three royal balls!
Presented Live in Voice.
Next Week: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood
SUNDAY 20 June @ 5pm: Whiskey Tasting Reprise!
If you missed our first virtual whiskey tasting, join us again as Aoife tells about the history of whiskey, the whiskey making process, the whiskey tasting process, and guides us thru a tasting. BYOB. Aoife will provide note cards about 6 different whiskeys. Why not pour a wee dram of your own, and settle down at home to enjoy the presentation? Maybe even contribute to the discussion about your own favorite whiskey.
This session is primarily for the Virtual Pioneers (social studies teachers in SL), but others may join. Aoife will present in voice.
THIS WEEK AT THE WOI LIBRARY - June 20 to 27
Busy, Busy week with many excellent Tales to be told. Mark your calendar! Alert your Outlook! Set your PDA to explode! . . . this week:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 21 at 7:00pm: The Conclusion: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 22 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Celtic Crosses (Exhibit Dedication & Stories) with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30pm: Conclusion - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
at 7:00pm : The Adventure of the Speckled Band a Sherlock Holmes Mystery - Part of the Summer of Sherlock
Thursday, June 24 at 7:00pm: More Arthurian Legends with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Sunday, June 27 at 1pm: Beatrix Potter & Friends with Derry McMahon, Elegia Underwood, and Caledonia Skytower
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 27 at 6pm: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 21 at 7:00pm: The Conclusion: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 22 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Celtic Crosses (Exhibit Dedication & Stories) with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30pm: Conclusion - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
at 7:00pm : The Adventure of the Speckled Band a Sherlock Holmes Mystery - Part of the Summer of Sherlock
Thursday, June 24 at 7:00pm: More Arthurian Legends with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Sunday, June 27 at 1pm: Beatrix Potter & Friends with Derry McMahon, Elegia Underwood, and Caledonia Skytower
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 27 at 6pm: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood with Caledonia Skytower at Magicland Park
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
SUNDAY 20 June @ 1pm: Dubhna Rhiadra and the Celtic Warriors!
Join our favorite Welsh storyteller, Dubhna Rhiadra for exciting stories of the Celtic warriors (and don't be surprised to find stories of women warriors in there!) Stories in voice.
TUESDAY 15 June @ 7pm: BLOOMSDAY IN WOI!
Join Elegia Underwood and Derry McMahon in a celebration of Bloomsday! June 16 is the official Bloomsday, a festive day in Ireland, where there are observances marking that day in the life of Leopold Bloom, as told to us by James Joyce. We'll be reading some of "Ulysses" (the book which relates that day), as well as other snippets from James Joyce. Readings in voice.
TUESDAY 15 June @ 6pm: DEADLINERS meeting
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony in RL) as she hunkers down to write for her next deadline. Misery loves company, so come on down to the lower level of the library, and get yourself busy writing.
MONDAY, June 14th at 7:00pm - Part IV of "Ella Enchanted"
Ella faces the realities of her father's economically motivated marriage to Dame Olga, and the horrors of Hattie and Olive as step sisters. As she deals with this, her friendship with Prince Charmont shows every sign of blossoming into more. Far more.
Ella deals with these conflicting elements with her usual humor and determination, while still yearning for the day that she will be able to shake off her curse of obedience and truly be herself.
Presented Live in Voice.
Next week . . . "Ella Enchanted" concludes.
THIS WEEK at the WOI Library: June 14 - 20
The Mushroom Planet, King Arthur, Bloomsday and much, much more this week:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 14 at 7:00pm: Part IV: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 15 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Bloomsday (A Celebration of James Joyce) with Shandon Loring
Wednesday, June 16 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock discussion of "A Study in Scarlet" at Bookstacks
at 7:00pm : Part III - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, June 17 at 7:00pm: The Arthurian Legend with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Sunday, June 20 at 1pm: Celtic Warrior Tales with Dubhna Rhiadra
at 5pm: Virtual Whiskey Tasting - The WOI once again welcomes the Virtual Pioneer to our Library for this special event
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 20 at 3pm: WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 14 at 7:00pm: Part IV: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 15 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: Bloomsday (A Celebration of James Joyce) with Shandon Loring
Wednesday, June 16 at 6:00pm: Summer of Sherlock discussion of "A Study in Scarlet" at Bookstacks
at 7:00pm : Part III - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, June 17 at 7:00pm: The Arthurian Legend with Seanchai Shandon Loring
Sunday, June 20 at 1pm: Celtic Warrior Tales with Dubhna Rhiadra
at 5pm: Virtual Whiskey Tasting - The WOI once again welcomes the Virtual Pioneer to our Library for this special event
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 20 at 3pm: WOI Storytellers in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY, June 10th at 7pm
Retold Fairy Tales from
Award Winning Writers
Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? These new versions of classic fairy tales are NOT the fractured fairy-tale picture books. Irreverent, poetic, and thrillingly evil.
Don't miss this one!
Want to read some original Grimm's Fairy Tales right now?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/index2.html
WEDNESDAY 9 June @ 7pm: "The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Plantet" with Gyro Muggins
Join Gyro Muggins for part 2 of this great sci fi story by Eleanor Cameron. Ten year old David Topman finds an ad in the newspaper, "wanted: a small space ship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or two boys between the ages of eight and eleven. ... no adult should be consulted in its construction ... an adventure and a chance to do a good deed ... Mr. Tycho Bass, 5 Thallo Street." Story in voice.
TUESDAY 8 June @ 7pm: St. Columba and Libraries
On the eve of St. Columba's feast day, join librarian Derry McMahon as we pay tribute to the patron saint of copyright with stories of Columba, libraries, stories and books!
TUESDAY 8 June @ 6pm: DEADLINERS writer group
Join Gracee Andel (Ellen Anthony in RL) as she buckles down and writes to meet her next deadline. Meeting in the lower level of the WOI Library
MONDAY, June 7 at 7:00pm - Part II: Ella Enchanted
WOW! Ella has escaped from the horrors of Finishing School and found food and friends among the Elves. But this is a world of Enchantment, so danger cannot be lurking very far away. Ella still has a long way to go on her way to the Giant's Wedding where she hopes to find the fairy Lucinda and persuade her to remove the "gift" of obedience.Presented live in voice.
SUNDAY 6 June @ 3pm: Nautical Stories at Fruit Islands
Ahoy there! Join the WOI Storytellers for nautical stories. We'll have stories of shipwrecks and pirates and sailing and all sorts of seafaring adventures. Meet us in the Crow's Nest of the Mango Yacht Club at Fruit Islands. Stories in voice to benefit War Child.
THIS WEEK at the WOI Library: June 7 - 13
Ogres, Giants, Saints, and other Flights of Fantasy this week:
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 7 at 7:00pm: Part III: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 8 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: St. Columba & Library Stories with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00pm : Part II - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, June 10 at 7:00pm: An Ogres Eye View with Seanchai Shandon Loring
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 6 at 3pm: WOI Storytellers with Nautical Tales at the Mango Yacht Club in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Celtic Cross Window Ornament or the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
All Stories read live in voice. All times are SLT.
Monday, June 7 at 7:00pm: Part III: Ella Enchanted with Caledonia Skytower
Tuesday, June 8 at 6:00pm: Deadliners Writer's Group lead by Gracee Andel (aka Ellen Anthony) in the Library Lower Level
at 7:00pm: St. Columba & Library Stories with Derry McMahon
Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00pm : Part II - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet with Gyro Muggins
Thursday, June 10 at 7:00pm: An Ogres Eye View with Seanchai Shandon Loring
And More WOI Story events across the Grid . . .
Sunday, June 6 at 3pm: WOI Storytellers with Nautical Tales at the Mango Yacht Club in the Fruit Islands
Stories all read Live in VOICE. Click on the Celtic Cross Window Ornament or the Large Green Leather Book by the Librarian's desk at the WOI Library for a notecard with this schedule and embedded landmarks for events happening "off-campus."
THURSDAY, June 3rd at 7pm
Retold Fairy Tales from
Award Winning Writers
Did you ever wonder how the dwarves felt after Snow White ditched them for the prince? Do you sometimes wish Cinderella hadn't been so helpless and petite? Are you ready to hear the Giant's point of view on Jack and his beanstalk? These new versions of classic fairy tales are NOT the fractured fairy-tale picture books. Irreverent, poetic, and thrillingly evil.
Don't miss this one!
Want to read some original Grimm's Fairy Tales right now?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grimm/index2.html
WEDNESDAY 2 June @ 7pm: Gyro with The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet
Join Gyro Muggins for part 1 of this great sci fi story by Eleanor Cameron.
Ten year old David Topman finds an ad in the newspaper, "wanted: a small space ship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or two boys between the ages of eight and eleven. ... no adult should be consulted in its construction ... an adventure and a chance to do a good deed ... Mr. Tycho Bass, 5 Thallo Street." Story in voice.
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