South Central Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi
Phone:	845-266-4656
Mailing address:	108 Hibernia Heights Drive Salt Point, NY 12578
E-mail address:	lhartin@aol.com
Website:	http://www.LorraineTells.com
Previous appearances at:	Adriance Library, Poughkeepsie, NY, Overlook Elementary School, Poughkeepsie, NY, Glenham Elementary School, Beacon, NY, Noxon Road Elementary School, Poughkeepsie, NY, Morse Historic Site, Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	05/20/2011

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Be the Hero of Your Own Life…Finding Your Place in Family Stories Life Skills- Other,
Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Every family has a collection of stories, sayings, photos, objects, memories and customs that make them unique. Storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will help children become “story detectives” and search out the answers to questions such as “What was the worst meal you ever cooked?” “What is the best vacation you had as a family?” “How did you get your name?” Children will develop techniques for exploring family history and ways to share their stories with others.
$101- $200

Long Ago When I Was Little….A Family Story Celebration Life Skills- Parenting,
Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will share personal stories about her family and will talk about the importance of the role of “memory keepers” in families. Parents and children are encouraged to bring family memorabilia, photos, and mementoes. Children and parents will have time to share their stories.
$101- $200

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Be the Hero of Your Own Life…Finding Your Place in Family Stories	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Every family has a collection of stories, sayings, photos, objects, memories and customs that make them unique. Storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will help children become “story detectives” and search out the answers to questions such as “What was the worst meal you ever cooked?” “What is the best vacation you had as a family?” “How did you get your name?” Children will develop techniques for exploring family history and ways to share their stories with others.	$101- $200
Long Ago When I Was Little….A Family Story Celebration	Life Skills- Parenting, Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will share personal stories about her family and will talk about the importance of the role of “memory keepers” in families. Parents and children are encouraged to bring family memorabilia, photos, and mementoes. Children and parents will have time to share their stories.	$101- $200