Storyteller Kirk Waller: Far Away & Long Ago

Kirk Waller mesmerizes young and old with his tales from far away and long ago. Enter a world of adventure and fun where animals talk, sing and charm their way into and out of trouble! Kirk is a storyteller, actor, singer and musician. Don't miss the fun! About Kirk Waller: With a lifelong love of story, literature and the performing arts, Kirk Waller has been immersed in these art forms for over 20 years. He has garnered national recognition for his storytelling, including being awarded the J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist Grant by the National Storytelling Network; receiving a Parent’s Choice Foundation Gold award, and being a storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. About Storytelling: * Storytelling is telling stories--without using a book. * It's an ancient art form that predates libraries, and books, and writing. * It's not just for children! * Traditional-style storytelling creates unique images in the mind of each listener. This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library. Sunday\, July 12\, 2026 \| 11:00 AM \- 11:45 AM Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA, 94025 More free events with Menlo Park Library Menlo Park Library on social media: @menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook @menlolibrary on Twitter/X