StoryWalk
Books in Parks? What a novel idea! A walk in the park has taken on new meaning.
StoryWalk is an innovative and interactive way for readers of all ages to enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time.
Laminated pages from a children’s picture book are displayed on special display posts along an outdoor path in a park, garden, or other outdoor setting. As participants walk along the path, they will be directed to the next pages in the story.
StoryWalks engage young readers and is a great way to practice Active Reading skills with special activities highlighted along the story.
StoryWalks are a wonderful way for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the park, a good story and quality time spent together.
Families are encouraged to participate by walking through a park and enjoying the children's book posted along the path.
Visitors are encouraged to share their StoryWalk experience on social media with photos, comments, or any suggestions you may have for the project, using hashtags #SonomaCountyLibrary #StoryWalk.
Current/Upcoming StoryWalks:
January & February 2023
Foothill Regional Park (Windsor)
Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Tetl Argueta
Past StoryWalks:
October 2022
Bayer Farm (Roseland)
My Colors, My World by Maya Christina Gonzalez
September & October 2022
Taylor Mountain Regional Park (Santa Rosa)
Life by Cynthia Rylant / La Vida por Cynthia Rylant
June - October 2022
Outside the Petaluma Library
Following Papa's Song by Marino, Gianna (local Author)
May, June & July 2022
Andy's Unity Park (Roseland)
Mis Colores
March & April 2022
Rincon Valley Community Park
(Santa Rosa)
In the Small, Small Pond
March & April 2022
Spring Lake Regional Park
(Santa Rosa)
Agua Agüita
February 2022 - Present
Outside Sebastopol Regional Library
S is for Sebastopol
February 2022 -
Bayer Farm (Roseland)
If You Plant a Seed
November 2021 -
Outside Petaluma Library
Winter Dance
September 2021
Bayer Farm (Roseland)
I know the River Loves Me
March 2021-
Outside Petaluma Library
Tortillas Are Round
July 2021
Laguna de Santa Rosa Park
S is for Sebastopol
July 2021
Giorgi Park (Healdsburg)
Hello, Little One
May-June 2021
Doran Beach Regional Park
Shine
June 2021
Badger Park (Healdsburg)
I Know the River Loves Me
April-May 2021
Ragle Ranch Regional Park
Woodpecker Wham
March-April 2021
Bayer Farm (Roseland)
Call Me Tree
October 2020-March 2021
Outside Petaluma Library
If You Plant a Seed
January-February 2021
Bayer Farm (Roseland)
Tortillas are Round
December 2020-January 2021
Windsor Town Green
Winter Dance
October-November 2020
Windsor Town Green
Tortillas are Round
October 2020
Ongoing - Outside Petaluma Library
If You Plant a Seed
Sept. 2019
Sonoma Valley Regional Park
(Sonoma)
Woodpecker Wham
June 2019
Maxwell Farms Regional Park
(Cloverdale)
I Know the River Loves Me
May 2019
Outside Sebastopol Library
Call Me Tree
August 2018
Gualala Point Regional Park
(north coast)
Shine
June 2018
Gualala Point Regional Park
(north coast)
Following Papa’s Song
Sept. 2017
Foothills Regional Park (Windsor)
Because of an Acorn
May 2017
Spring Lake Regional Park
(Santa Rosa)
In the Small, Small Pond
March 2017
Crane Creek Regional Park
(Rohnert Park)
Call Me Tree
July 2016
Bayer Farm (Santa Rosa)
If You Plant a Seed
The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk trails are now in all 50 states as well as 11 other countries including Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia.
