Now Open! New Storywalk® @ Strickland Park

Our newest Storywalk® incorporates accessibility features to align with the PlayAbility Project at Strickland Park. Stories are also in braille and audio recordings are available to stream.

We’ll introduce a new book each month this summer featuring stories that promote physical movement and healthy eating. The library is also hosting several family fun days at the park:

• Saturday, April 9, 1-4 pm: Grand opening celebration with community painting, music, dance, and therapy dogs. Featured book: “Let’s Dance” by Valerie Bolling (recorded version read by City Manager Norman McNickel)
• Saturday, May 21, 1-3 pm: Family yoga by Red Earth Yoga, miniature ponies from Turning Point, therapy dogs, and free snacks! Featured book: “ABC Yoga” by Christiane Engel (recorded version read by Mike Gundy)
• Saturday, June 25: 10 am-12 pm Activities will focus on healthy eating. Featured book: "Little Pea" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 
• Thursday, July 21: Canceled due to heat. The library will have activity bags while supplies last. We hope you can find a cool moment to enjoy the storywalk sometime in the next several weeks. Featured book: "I Can Eat the Rainbow" by Olena Rose

All events will have free snacks provided by TSET and children can receive a free book upon completing the Storywalk® while supplies last.

The Storywalk® is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The opinions and content of activities and materials do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of ODL or IMLS, and no official endorsement should be inferred.

StoryWalk® @ Couch Park

The Stillwater Public Library's first Storywalk® is located at Couch Park. It was installed in March 2018. The children's librarians change out the stories several times per year so that visiting can always be a new adventure!

What is a StoryWalk®?

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story.

Watch a short video from the first Stillwater Storywalk using this link. Please note the survey and free book are no longer available as we have completed the grant period.

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.

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. To read more about the history of StoryWalk® please click here.

The Stillwater Public Library received a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2018 and 2022. 

• “This health literacy project is supported by federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Information and opinions expressed during the project do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS and no official endorsements should be inferred.”

Find more StoryWalk® locations across Oklahoma!  See a flyer or online map at libraries.ok.gov/storywalks

Library Recommendations listed at the StoryWalk®

To encourage physical activity- Book List

To encourage healthy eating- Book List

Additional resources to keep kids active and healthy

• Shape Your Future, A Program of TSET 
• American Heart Association 
• US Department of Health & Human Services 
• First Book 
• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 

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