StoryWalks
Enjoy this outdoor experience that encourages reading and movement while following a path of picture book story signs.
Explore StoryWalk
StoryWalks feature pages of a children's book, deconstructed into panels and placed along a path at a library or other location.
StoryWalks
StoryWalk at Williams Farm Park
5269 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach
Now on Display
“Jabari Jumps” by Gaia Cornwall
An encouraging story about a young boy who overcomes his fear and discovers the courage to take a big leap—off the diving board and into bravery.
StoryWalk at Bayside Area Library
Join us inside the Bayside Area Library the third week of each month for a StoryWalk program. No registration is required, and you can participate anytime during regular business hours.
- June 16-21 - "What If..." by Samantha Berger
- July 21-26 - "Following Papa’s Song" by Gianna Marino
- Aug. 18-23 - "Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones" by Susan Lendroth
- Sept. 15-20 - "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld
StoryWalk Saturdays at the TCC/Joint-Use Library
This summer, stop by the front desk or children’s room desk on the first Saturday of each month to pick up a StoryWalk® activity packet, then head outside to enjoy a reading adventure. Each month features a new story along with fun, themed activities for the whole family:
- June 7 – "Hats Are Not for Cats!" by Jacqueline Rayner
- July 5 – "Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones" by Susan Lendroth
- Aug. 2 – "I Promise" by LeBron James
Come read, play and explore the library grounds together!
If the forecast calls for rain, the StoryWalk will be moved inside along the Adult Fiction wall.
About the StoryWalk Project
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, Vermont. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalks have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries, including Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea.
Thank you!
Thanks to the Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library for funding the Williams Farm StoryWalk installation!