Cochocton County Library: Our StoryWalk® is located at the beautiful Clary Gardens in Coshocton where various activities and events are held throughout the year for the community. It is a great outreach opportunity as there are many visitors each month to the Gardens, whether they are attending an event, going for a walk, taking photos, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery. Stories are changed out each season with updates shared on our Facebook page and website.

Franklin County Library System: We have two StoryWalks® in our county that engage park visitors of all kinds – walkers, families using the playground, sports teams, pool visitors, etc. Our survey results have shown that those walking that don’t have library cards at the time are planning to use the link to get one.

Edgecombe County Memorial Library: Adding a literacy trail to our small-town park and baseball fields will not only promote the fun of reading but also afford advertisement of our library and family supportive programs. Our hope is that stepping outside of the walls of the library and into our parks and recreation will remind our community that we are here for the betterment of our community.

Terrebonne Parish Library System: The StoryWalk® initiative has helped the library build strong community partnerships and promote community spaces. It has also enabled the library to offer movement-inspired story times outside the library walls, giving families in Terrebonne Parish a new way to experience books while exploring parks and other shared public areas.

Mamakating Library: We encourage families to get in some exercise while they bond as a family and develop literacy skills. Since our Story Walk uses existing trails in town, it also encourages use of this vital trail network and helps families develop a love of the outdoors and our uniquely picturesque area.

Bridgton Public Library: Story walks allow us to provide additional enrichment and early literacy opportunities outside of the library. The stories we choose allow us to both entertain and education along with showcasing a diverse cast of characters. Allowing the story walk to be an opportunity for readers to experience stories that are both reflections of themselves and windows into the viewpoints of different experiences.

Commerce Public Library: Our library StoryWalk® is located in City Park along the sidewalk surrounding the playground. The stories are a great introduction to good literature in a fun way. At the end of each story we have information about upcoming programs at the library encouraging families to come to the library as well.

Mechanicsburg Public Library: We are able to connect with people who use our park for ball games, events, polling location and more. We don’t have a bookmobile or any vehicle so it’s great that we can have a StoryWalk!

Traverse Area District Library: The StoryWalk® encourages families to get outdoors and enjoy children’s lit and nature. Some patrons walk past the library just to visit the Storywalk.

New Carlisle Olive Township Public Library: The story walk, located in the trails at the town park now features frisbee golf and pickleball. It will invite families to not only engage in those activities but to take a walk in the beautiful woods and read a story. The elementary school is adjacent to the park and we will encourage teachers to walk their classes there. This was our message to the community “As you walk the shaded trail, you’ll discover the pages of a children’s book displayed along the path —we invite you to read, explore, and connect together.”

Our Story Walk allows us to engage with families in a different environment. We’ve hosted Trick or Treat events, pajama story times, pet parades, and pop up libraries in the past! We love to see the excitement about the library outside, as well as seeing different folks who just utilize the space and didn’t know we would be there. We can outreach to more people and it provides the knowledge that the library is a dynamic place for everyone to enjoy, both inside and outside the building walls!

Peoria Public Library: Family Story Time visited Pioneer Park on Thursday, Nov. 13 to make Dinosaur Paper-Bag Puppets, then read the story How Do Dinosaurs Say Good-bye?

Van Buren District Library: This was a collaborative project including the Bronson South Haven Hospital, and the Great Start Collaborative.

Cynthiana Harrison County Public Library: Our community loves the park where the StoryWalk is located, the StoryWalk is a piece of that; we promote other library events through the StoryWalk with related activities.

Zebulon Community Library: County programs partner to celebrate Ruby Bridges’ courage and connect families to literacy, movement, and resources.

Glen Ellyn Public Library: It gives members the ability to do a StoryWalk when it fits their schedule. We also have recorded it, in English & Spanish, as a Dial a story that people can call in and have read to them while they walk.

West Bloomfield Public Library: The Storybook Trail allows patrons to experience the library outside the four walls of the building!

Jefferson County Public Library: Our libraries and community partners host bilingual StoryWalks to inspire reading and moving in spaces where families live and play together.

Fayette County Public Library: Our Story Trail enhances outreach by taking literacy beyond library walls and into the community. It engages families in active, hands-on reading experiences, especially in parks, trails, and other public spaces where people naturally gather. This helps reach patrons who may not visit the library regularly, supports early literacy and family engagement, strengthens community partnerships, and increases the library’s visibility in diverse neighborhoods.

Charles B. Stewart Library: The Library and Memory Park is adjacent to Fernland Historical Park that brings in many out-of-towers. The Storywalk boosts outreach by promoting literacy in our community in a fun way!

Henderson County Public Library: We reach families that may not already come to the library and let them know we are there for them, even outside of the building.

Donald W. Reynolds Library: Our StoryWalk® brings reading outdoors, engaging families with literacy while exploring nature and community spaces.

Our indoor StoryWalk enhances the library experience for families by transforming reading into an active, shared adventure. As children move from page to page, they engage both their bodies and minds, supporting early literacy, comprehension, and motor development. Families read together at their own pace, creating meaningful moments of connection without needing to sit still for long periods. The interactive format helps reluctant readers stay engaged and encourages curiosity as they explore the library space.

McAlester Public Library: A Story Walk enhances outreach services because it brings literacy, learning, and library visibility outside your building and directly into the community.

Catawba County Library: They meet families where they are, promoting reading, wellness, and stronger community connections.

Carroll County Public Library: Our StoryWalk® is done in a community park that anyone can participate even if they didn’t sign up to participate.

Beaufort County Library: Our three StoryWalk® stations invite families to enjoy books and nature at the same time. Each station features a story displayed along an outdoor path, encouraging movement, literacy, and exploration. It’s a fun and interactive way for readers of all ages to experience stories in the fresh Lowcountry air, perfect for a stroll, a family outing, or a moment of quiet discovery.

Camargo Township District Library: We are able to see families spending time together while walking and reading.

The StoryWalk at John Walter Smith Park gives community members a unique experience to enjoy literacy and the outdoors. The library has been fortunate to partner with the park, the Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department, and the Town of Snow Hill to provide these opportunities.

Billings Public Library serves more than 170,000 people across a 2,600-square-mile area, and the trails allow us to bring our programs to patrons throughout our community. This summer we were able to partner with our Bookmobile and host Story Time in the Wild. This program combined our very popular Adventures in Story Time with our Bookmobile services and our Story Trail. Families came for a story, walk the trail enjoying another story and then visited the Bookmobile learning about all it has to offer. Many families were unaware of the extent of our outreach services and were pleasantly surprised by the trail and the Bookmobile.

The Tavares Public Library’s StoryWalk® transforms reading into a joyful community adventure—where stories, nature, and connection come alive. Nestled in a park beside the library and its native Florida wildflower garden, families wander through vibrant story pages that spark curiosity and celebrate the state’s natural beauty. From creative writing contests for all ages to cheerful walks with the Tavares Police Therapy Dog, every visit inspires learning, laughter, and togetherness.

Anne Arundel County Public Library (Annapolis, MD) has opened its first permanent StoryWalk at Quiet Waters Park, bringing an interactive reading experience to families along the Wildwood Trail. The installation was funded by community donors, including a grant from Medicine with a Mission.

The StoryWalk in Kennedale is a way to engage the community and to bring the Kennedale Public Library to everyone.

Morse Institute Library’s Veterans Oral History Project extends the library’s reach so more people can connect with local veterans and their stories.

Warner Library: Our outreach services are enhanced by creating a global sense of community where all ages can engage with an interactive activity that is educational and inclusive.

Rochester Hills Public Library: Our StoryWalk® signs have activies on each to highlight the 5 practices of early literacy. We use these in storytimes with our early literacy bookmobile. This is a fun way to encourage families to build early literacy skills!

Park County Library: So many people, from young children through great-grandparents, tell us constantly how they love to see what book is there! Definitely draws folks to the library!

The StoryWalks® have been a wonderful way for the Burleigh County library to reach more county residents at General Sibley Park in Bismarck and at the PT Weigel Park in Lincoln. This collaboration amongst Burleigh County Library, Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck Parks and Recreation, and the Lincoln Park Recreation District has been a fun way to foster early literacy skills in our communities, and to foster a love of reading and the outdoors!

Southeast Arkansas Regional Library: Our StoryWalk® brings the library outdoors! While enjoying a picture storybook along our walking trail, individuals or families can enjoy the story at their own pace, discuss the themes and characters, and interact with the environment around them. It offers a unique and interactive way to encourage reading, engage children in nature, and create a love for books and storytelling!

Meade County Public Library: The StoryWalk path is open to the public all the time. In our community, we have limited spaces that are available 24/7, especially spaces that allow for outdoor exploration. We have been able to incorporate the StoryWalk into our large seasonal events which increases participation and also increases access to literacy/reading activities during those events.

Bucyrus Public Library: We were asked to provide a Storywalk for our Crawford County History Alliance for a tree planting ceremony to kick off America250 events.

Loutit District Library: We have the privilege of hosting StoryWalks® with Ottawa County Parks on beautiful, natural area trails year-round!

Memorial Hall Library: Our StoryWalk allows us to meet our youngest patrons and their families at places they like to gather–in our case a local playground. Although it is brand new, our first permanent StoryWalk has been met with a lot of excitement and has created interest in other library services.

Crook County Library: We have a survey on our panels as well and have had great participation from local patrons, tourists and classrooms. We also include activities, recipes, scavenger hunts, etc. on our extra panels when a story doesn’t have as many pages. The StoryWalk has also enhanced reaching our homeschool demographic.

The StoryWalk® program for Nueces County Public Libraries enhances our outreach services by providing opportunities to partner and engage our patrons in physical activities and combine it with literacy. This program brings in family and friends to the library and enjoy the great outdoors. We are very thankful for our partnership with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, OnePoint Five and Nueces County Inland Parks.

The Canton Recreation Park Literacy Walk is a friendly reminder of the Canton Branch Public Library’s place in the local community. As a feature of the Canton Recreation Park, the Story Walk promotes interest in early literacy for youth and adults alike. Every story selected to share showcases the Library’s commitment to the value of enjoying reading at an early age.

Boone County Public Library: StoryWalks provide 24/7 library services as a partnership with our local Parks Department. We are reaching families we might not see in our buildings or at outreach events.

Southborough Public Library: The StoryWalk engages patrons and promotes literacy 24/7. Stories are coordinated with kids programs like scavenger hunts and Summer Bingo.

Apache Junction Public Library: Our staff is so enthusiastic about showcasing our StoryWalk! We love seeing families get out & play, but also read!

Dickinson Public Library: Our StoryWalk® gets families outside to jump, wiggle, and groove through fun, interactive stories in our outdoor space!

This partnership is a wonderful opportunity to share our library with a broader audience. Visitors come to Distant Hill Nature Trail — home of our Story Walk — from neighboring towns, across the country, and even around the world. By working together, we’re able to bring stories to many more children and families than ever before.