The book “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer will kick off the Waterville StoryWalk, scheduled to begin Oct. 23. Contributed photo
The Waterville Public Library and partners plan to launch a StoryWalk at the North Street Community Connector Trail in Waterville.
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 23, people can read the book “Daniel Finds a Poem” by Micha Archer as they walk along the trail behind the North Street playground and alongside the Messalonskee Stream.
StoryWalk promotes reading, movement, relationships, outside time, and exploration.
The StoryWalk starts at the trailhead across the street from Quarry Road in Waterville. New stories will keep coming. While supplies last, copies of current StoryWalk books will be available for pickup for free at the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St.
Upcoming free fall programs at the StoryWalk are as follows.
• Grand Opening, Saturday, Oct. 23, 1-2 p.m. (Rain date Oct. 24.) Guided tours led by staff of the Children’s Discovery Museum, Waterville Creates, and Waterville Public Library. The event also will include cider, doughnuts, and apples, and free copies of “Daniel Finds a Poem” available while supplies last. Free for all ages.
• Outdoor Adventure, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m. (Weather permitting). The Children’s Discovery Museum’s weekly Outdoor Adventure program will take place on the StoryWalk trail this week. Collect leaves during the walk to use to create leaf rubbings. Free for youth and their caregivers.
• Art and Nature Walk, Saturday, Nov. 6, 1-2 p.m. (Weather permitting). Walk and create a mini art journal using collage methods as seen in the book “Daniel Finds a Poem.” Led by Serena Sanborn, Waterville Creates. Free for all ages.
• Homeschool Hub, Thursday, Nov. 18. 1-2 p.m. (Weather permitting). The trail walk is followed by writing gratitude poems. Bring a snack to enjoy with each other after the program. Free for youth and their caregivers.
For more information, email storywalk@watervillelibrary.org or call the library at 207-872-5433.
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