Waterville Public Library

StoryWalk® at Reed Field

 What is the StoryWalk®? StoryWalk® promotes reading, movement, relationships, outside time, and exploration. “A StoryWalk® is a lovely way for children and adults to wander in discovery and delight with great children’s books immersed in nature,” said Liz Davis, Children’s Librarian. A StoryWalk® offers laminated pages of children’s books along a walking trail. As you stroll down the trail, discover the unfolding of a story with engaging prompts. Waterville StoryWalk® is a fun way for children and adults to enjoy both the great outdoors and great children’s books. StoryWalk® helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for both adults and children

Where is Waterville's StoryWalk®? There are now Waterville StoryWalks® in TWO locations!

At our original location, the Waterville Public Library and partners are delighted to announce that that StoryWalk® at the North Street Community Connector Trail in Waterville, Maine has a new book installed!! The North Street Community Connector Trail StoryWalk® starts at the trailhead across the street from Quarry Road in Waterville.

This trail is now hosting A Dream for Every Season written by Haddy Njie, illustrated by Lisa Asato.

 

In addition, the Rotary Clubs of Waterville Noon and Waterville Sunrise, and the Waterville Public Library are delighted to announce a second Waterville StoryWalk® location at Reed Field! Located at 58 Drummond Avenue in Waterville, visit Reed Field to enjoy a stroll along a wooded area and read How to Say Hello to a Worm by Kari Percival. Reed Field is located on the corner of Armory Road and Drummond Ave, adjacent to Waterville's George J. Mitchell School and Educare campus.

 

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

As part of Arts in Bloom weekend, Waterville Public Library has opening events for new books at BOTH StoryWalks®!

At Reed Field, 58 Drummond Avenue:

1pm Storywalk Opening #1
Come explore the world of earthworms! Read the book How to Say Hello to a Worm, written and illustrated by Kari Percival, then join Maine Master Naturalist Serena Sanborn to explore a hands-on program all about worms. Receive a copy of the book while supplies last.

At North Street Community Connector Trail, 195 North Street:

2pm Storywalk Opening #2
Come enjoy a reading of the book A Dream for Every Season, written by Haddy Njie and illustrated by Lisa Aisato, with Waterville Public Library’s Liz Davis. Receive a copy of the book while supplies last.

What was Your StoryWalk®Experience?

Please share a sentence or a story about something you appreciate, experienced, or observed on the StoryWalk. Or if you came up with a poem during your walk, we'd love to hear it! There's a spot on the form to upload a photo, if you took a picture of something you found! Just follow this link and fill out the form! https://form.jotform.com/watervillepubliclibrary/wtvl-storywalk-experience

You can also share any of the above via Facebook/Instagram by tagging the Waterville Public Library and/or using the hashtag #storywalkwtvl.

Thank you and we hope you enjoyed the Waterville StoryWalk®!

Questions? Please email storywalk@watervillelibrary.org or call the Library at 207.872.5433. 

 

Thank you to our partners and donors!

 

Waterville StoryWalk® is made possible through a community partnership of the Waterville Public Library, Waterville Parks & Recreation, Waterville Creates, Children’s Discovery Museum, and the Colby College Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships Program along with financial support from the Waterville Area Women’s Club , and other anonymous donors.

 

The original StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

 

 

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Zeus the Moose, the Children's Room mascot, will be there to lead the way!