MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Morgantown Public Library held its annual celebration of storytelling on Sunday afternoon, this year with a Renaissance fair twist.

This year, StoryFest was held in downtown Morgantown on Spruce Street. Staying true to its Renaissance theme, the event featured a period-accurate swordfighting demonstration from Black Bear Historical Fencing along with a mermaid read-along, a make-your-own family crest art station and several local vendors and authors. • Black Bear Historical Fencing gives a sword fighting demonstration during StoryFest in downtown Morgantown, June 7, 2025 (WBOY image) • Morgantown Public Library StoryFest 2025 in downtown Morgantown, June 7, 2025 (WBOY image)

While it might seem like an unusual mix for an event put on by a local library,

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