Author Readings and Lectures

Workshop: Create Your Defining Story

Part of Storytelling: A Workshop Series
Saturday, 3/30/2024
2:00 - 3:30
West Portal Children's Area
West Portal

190 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
United States

415-355-2886

Learn basic storytelling techniques and discover your authentic voice in this interactive workshop series. Personal, ageless, inclusive—the art of traditional storytelling is for everyone. 

In this session we will be crafting our defining stories.  Defining stories are at the heart of self-discovery and have the power to express our unique identity to others.  Through coaching and partner sharing exercises, you'll craft a story that reveals your most enduring qualities.

Our final session (04/27/2024) will cover family folklore.  Workshop participants are invited to share their stories at our Workshop Participants’ Showcase on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Registration required.  Call 415-355-2886 to register for one workshop or the whole series.

Presented by Kate Farrell, author, librarian, founder of the Word Weaving Storytelling Project.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

For questions about the program or help registering, contact sfplcpp@sfpl.org. All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL or language interpretation), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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