Waterville Public Library

StoryWalk® at North Street Community Connector Trail

What is a 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 StoryWalks® are a fun way for children and adults to enjoy both the great outdoors and great children’s books. A StoryWalk® helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for both adults and children.

Where are Waterville's StoryWalks®? Waterville StoryWalks® are in TWO locations!

At our original location, the Waterville Public Library and partners are delighted to announce that the 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.

As of December 4, 2024, this trail is now hosting Counting Winter written by Nancy White Carlstrom, illustrated by Claudia McGehee.

In addition, the Rotary Clubs of Waterville Noon and Waterville Sunrise, and the Waterville Public Library are delighted to offer 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 a book during the Spring, Summer, and Fall! Reed Field is located on the corner of Armory Road and Drummond Ave, adjacent to Waterville's George J. Mitchell School and Educare campus.

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 StoryWalks® are 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 StoryWalk® at Reed Field was made possible through the generous donations of the Waterville Noon and Waterville Sunrise Rotary Clubs. 

 

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!

Updated: 11.20.2024