#What Is StoryWalk® & Where to Find It
A StoryWalk® is a series of mounted posts, found on walking trails and in public parks, featuring pages from a children’s picture book. Each post directs you to the next page in the story and includes fun prompts that spur conversation and movement. StoryWalk® is normally less than a mile in distance.
Jacksonville Public Library is proud to support early literacy, physical activity, and family time together in nature by working with neighborhood organizations and the Parks and Recreation Department on StoryWalk® projects in the City of Jacksonville.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at StoryWalk@coj.net.
#Current StoryWalk® Locations
You can find the newest StoryWalk® along the LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail (near the Butterfly Garden) on Johnson Street, between W. Duval Street and W. Church Streets.
Presented by Baptist Health, in collaboration with the Library Foundation of Jacksonville and Groundwork Jacksonville, this StoryWalk® features the book Flower Garden by Eve Bunting. In this warm and sunny picture book, follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they put together a wonderful birthday surprise for mom: a window box flower garden.
You can also check it out from the Library or read the e-book on Libby.
Do you live on the Historic Eastside? Check out StoryWalk® at A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park (located at 1096 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32206). Other park amenities include playscapes, an amphitheater, outdoor fitness center, picnic tables, benches and restrooms.
Our current book is Round is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, the award-winning author of Green is a Chili Pepper. A feast for the eyes and a playful lesson in language for young readers, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day.
Listen to the book as you walk!
Check out the audiobook for free from hoopla Digital. With hoopla, there are no holds and no waiting. All you need is a library card.
This StoryWalk® is presented in collaboration with Jax Parks, Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation, Lift Jax and Read Jax.
Your Voice Makes StoryWalk® Possible!
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Your feedback helps us get more support for our StoryWalk® projects. We want to show how many families and children enjoy this community resource. Please share your thoughts and ideas for making StoryWalk® your own by completing this short survey.
A Brief History of StoryWalk®
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 12 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea!
Our first StoryWalk® in Jacksonville was installed in Klutho Park from 2020-2024. Though its time has come to an end, another Springfield community location is being considered for 2025.
Attention River City Readers:
Are you participating in Mayor Deegan's River City Readers challenge?
Through the Beanstack app, children and their caregivers will be able to log their reading minutes with an individual goal of reading at least 20 minutes per day. At the end of the year, the city’s top young readers will be given prizes!
Join the Challenge
- Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Download and open the Beanstack Tracker app.
- You can also register and log your reading minutes on the Beanstack website at https://jaxpl.beanstack.com.
- Using the Find a Site search bar, type Jax Library or River City Readers
