Join us at the 2025 DMPL Storytelling Festival at Franklin Avenue Library on Saturday, February 22!

Experience the oral tradition of storytelling throughout the day as our featured storytellers share personal stories and traditional tales. We'll also have family-friendly activities, like face painting, a scavenger hunt, and a craft.

Schedule of Events:

10:30-11:15 AM: Kenyan Traditions with Josie Shaw - KIDS & FAMILIES

Get ready to sing and dance during this interactive program as Josie Shaw shares traditional songs and stories from the Luhya culture of Western Kenya. This session is for youngsters and the young at heart!

2-3 PM: Humorous and Heartwarming Tales with Darrin Crow and Jeff Doyle -TEENS & ADULTS

Get out of the cold and warm up with storytellers Darrin and Jeff as they share humorous and heartwarming stories. Spoiler alert: These are NOT the Disney versions.

3:30-4:30 PM: Pole Barn Dreams with Jeff Doyle - ADULTS

Jeff Doyle is a champion liar and, in this showcase, he shows us why. Expect the unexpected as Jeff explores his dream of owning a pole barn and other impossibilities.  

Franklin Avenue Library Children's Area

10:30 AM-4:30 PM: A family friendly craft to inspire your imagination, and a fun scavenger hunt throughout the children’s area

11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Face painting with Queen Bee