StoryWalk® in Jorgens Park Preserve

Located in Jorgens Park Preserve on the northern shore of Silver Lake in Scandinavia, the StoryWalk® is a 0.4-mile loop trail beginning east of the park’s picnic pavilion. As families walk the trail, they will enjoy reading pages from a children’s picture book that have been placed along the trail.

Combining literacy with outdoor activity, the StoryWalk® is fun for all ages, and a great way to enjoy some meaningful family-bonding time!

Currently on the StoryWalk® is Tony DiTerlizzi’s Caldecott Honor Award-winning rendition of the classic poem “The Spider and the Fly” by Mary Howitt.

“‘Will you walk into my parlor,’
said the Spider to the Fly…”
is easily one of the most recognized and quoted first lines in all of English verse. But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he—drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s—shines a cinematic spotlight on Mary Howitt’s warning, written to her own children about those who use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions.

The StoryWalk® runs from April through early November each year and features books of all types, from classic to new, and even non-fiction. A new book is put up about every three weeks.

If there’s a book that you’d like to see on the StoryWalk®, please let us know!

The StoryWalk® was named “Walk with Donnie” in honor of Donnie Jensen, who was a Scandinavia Public Library and Friends of Jorgens Park Preserve board member. “Donnie volunteered many hours in support of both the library and Jorgens Park,” said Library Director Sue Vater Olsen. “It’s my hope that people can enjoy the StoryWalk® and remember Donnie’s life.” Donnie passed away in 2016.

Facebook users can friend the Scandinavia Public Library and the Friends of Jorgens Park Preserve on Facebook to remain current with events in both locations.

The 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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