August 1 – 24
Celebrate the end of summer and back to school with one of six enchanting, StoryWalks throughout Sewickley’s beautiful outdoor spaces! Stroll along scenic paths as pages from delightful children’s books guide your family through a fun blend of reading, movement, and outdoor exploration. Perfect for children of all ages and their families.
Find the following stories at these locations for the walks:
ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST – AUDUBON GREENWAY
(160 Magee Rd, Sewickley)
If You Like Butterflies by Lola M. Schaefer
EDGEWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(200 Meadow Ln)
Get Ready for School by Janet Bolan
Note: Thank you for using street parking and not parking at the VFW – it is a private lot.
FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER
(1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley)
Hello Puddle! by Anita Sanchez
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK
(1412 Beaver Rd, Sewickley)
If We Were Dogs by Sophie Blackall
OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER
(325 Nicholson Rd, Ohio Twp)
And Then Comes School by Tom Brenner
Note: The StoryWalk is located on the paved path behind the nature center building.
SEWICKLEY VALLEY YMCA ATHLETIC FIELD
(625 Blackburn Rd)
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
Prize Drawing
At the end of each StoryWalk, scan the QR code for a chance to win a copy of one of the featured books. The Summer StoryWalk drawing will take place on August 25, and winners will be contacted directly.
Upcoming StoryWalk Dates:
- Fall StoryWalk: September 18 – October 11
- Holiday StoryWalk: December 1 – 31
Sewickley Public Library is proud to partner with Allegheny Land Trust, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park, Ohio Township Nature Center, Quaker Valley School District, and the Borough of Leetsdale to bring the StoryWalk program to the community.
The StoryWalk is made possible in part by the David Murdoch Memorial Fund of the Sewickley Public Library.
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.