Head to Beaverton City Library for a Holiday Edition Story Slam Nov. 17

BEAVERTON, OR — Do you have a funny, disastrous holiday story or a touching anecdote to share? Head out to the Beaverton City Library for a holiday edition Story Slam from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

The Beaverton City Library says a Story Slam is a "friendly, open-mic storytelling competition." Want to know how it works?

Each potential participant will write their name down and put it in a hat. The people chosen from the hat will get to tell their true, personal 5- to 8-minute story, which must be told from memory.

The winner of Story Slam will be awarded with a $10 Book Corner gift certificate.

Beaverton residents must be 13-years-old and older to participate, and should arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to speak with the host about their planned story. Everyone is welcome to watch the Story Slam tellers for free.

For more information, check out the Beaverton Library site or call 503-644-2197.

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