Storywalk FAQ

StoryWalk® is a fun and educational resource for children and adults to enjoy literacy, physical activity and the outdoors all at the same time. A StoryWalk® is a series of signs featuring sequential spreads from a children’s picture book and as you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story.

We are excited to announce that our first StoryWalk® will feature the children’s book Over in a River, Flowing out to the Sea by Marianne Berkes. Pages from this book will be mounted on posts in Klutho Park allowing visitors to walk along the path, read the story, and participate in engaging learning activities that build essential literacy skills.

StoryWalk® FAQ's

  1. Where is StoryWalk®?
    Located in Klutho Park. Participants are encouraged to use the side parking lot located at the intersection of Boulevard Street and W. 2nd Street.
  2. How long is StoryWalk®?
    StoryWalk® is about .3 of a mile. There are 17 post to be read in total.
  3. How long will StoryWalk® be available?
    StoryWalk® is a permanent installation. Books will be changed out at the beginning of each quarter of the year except for the first installation that will run from Sept. 2020 thru Dec. 2020.
  4. What is the name of the first book?
    The first book is Over in a River, Flowing out to the Sea by Marianne Berkes.
  5. How do I get a free book?
    Complete the StoryWalk® and then visit us at the Children’s department at the Main Library. Let a staff member know that you completed the StoryWalk® and would like the free book. Staff will ask for you to fill out a survey and provide either an email address or your library card number. Then you receive a free book.
  6. If I have two or more children will they each get a free book?
    While we would love to give a book to every child, we have limited supplies. We ask for each family to just take one book per household.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at jplpromotions@coj.net.

History of StoryWalk®

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path.

StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 12 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea! They are always received with appreciation.

In order to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), please maintain social distancing guidelines and recommendations from the CDC that are found here.

NEFLIN Innovation Project

This inaugural StoryWalk® was generously funded through a grant from the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN). You can view this and other projects awarded this honor by the NEFLIN Board of Directors in 2020 at https://neflin.org/2020-innovation-project/.

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