One of the world’s most loved children’s book
authors and illustrators will be making a visit to the Royalton Hartland
Community Library, 9 Vernon Street in Middleport on Saturday, April 5
at 2 p.m. Well, sort of.
Gretchen
Murray Sepik will be playing the role of Ms. Potter in the upstairs
Community Meeting Room where she will share details from the life of
Beatrix Potter and narrate “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and “The Tale of
Mrs. Tittlemouse”. The program is sure to awaken the joy of storytelling
to children as well as encourage them to read, write and illustrate
stories of their own.
Children
and adults will also learn about Potter and her life in England
throughout the 30 to 45 minute long program. Audience members who are
familiar with these two tales are asked to assist Ms. Potter’s narration
as she is sometimes forgetful. Fans may want to read up before Potter’s
visit in order to be able to help.
This
educational and entertaining program is appropriate for all ages,
especially families and they are encouraged to register in advance by
calling the library at (716) 735-3281.
Gretchen
Murray Sepik, who will be portraying Beatrix Potter, is a well-known
storyteller who performs across New York State and Pennsylvania. A
resident of Albion, Sepik is currently a part of the Young Audiences of
Western New York, where she has been honored for her work with students
and her commitment to learning through the arts.
For
more information about the visit of Beatrix Potter and the library’s
other programs please call the library at (716) 735-3281. Additional
details can be found online at the library’s website at www.RoyHartCommunityLibrary.com .
