Storywalks® in Stillwater

The Stillwater Public Library is fortunate to have two Storywalks® - one is located at Strickland Park and another at Couch Park. Information about both can be found below.  

Accessible 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 frequently introduce a new books featuring stories about healthy eating and physical activities.

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. 

• 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.

Find more StoryWalk® locations across Oklahoma!  See a flyer or online map via the Oklahoma Dept of Libraries website.

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 
• Swap Up
• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 

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