Johnson City Public Library

Aesop’s Fables with Bright Star Theatre Company

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Your family is invited to the Library's Jones Meeting Center on Monday, February 17 at 6 p.m. for a theatrical spin on classic stories! Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre, Aesop’s Fables is a 45-minute whirlwind adventure through the beloved 2600-year old tales. Bright Star’s professional actors bring to life the stories of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Monkey and Her Pail.” Brimming with audience participation and character education, this production celebrates the moral lessons available in each of these charming tales. Aesop’s Fables is best appreciated by audiences in grades Pre-K and higher. Space is limited; first come, first served.

Author Talk with Melissa Ferguson

Johnson City Public Library 100 W Millard St, Johnson City, TN

Ages 18 and older can hear rom-com author Melissa Ferguson talk about her whimsical and heartwarming books on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center. Atlas Books will have Ferguson's books for sale and for signing. Ferguson is a bestselling local author who crafts love stories that are pure fun, complete with quirky side characters and humorous plots.