April 17 – May 24
Gather your loved ones and embark on a delightful journey through Sewickley’s beautiful outdoor spaces from April 24 – May 17. Celebrate the magic of spring with enchanting, nature-themed picture books at one of six Sewickley StoryWalk locations!
Experience the wonder of a StoryWalk as you stroll along scenic paths, where pages from children’s stories are displayed along the trail inviting you to read, explore, and enjoy the fresh air together. It’s the perfect way to combine literacy, movement, and the beauty of the season. Get ready to turn the page on a literary adventure in the great outdoors!
Find the following stories at these locations for the walks:
ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST – AUDUBON GREENWAY
(160 Magee Rd, Sewickley)
How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward
FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER
(1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley)
Worm Makes a Sandwich by Brianne Farle
HENLE PARK
(Beaver St & Ferry St, Leetsdale)
The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming
Note: Thank you for using street parking and not parking at the VFW – it is a private lot.
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK
(1412 Beaver Rd, Sewickley)
Birds by Kevin Henkes
OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER
(325 Nicholson Rd, Ohio Twp)
Creep, Leap, Crunch: A Food Chain Story by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Note: The StoryWalk is located on the paved path behind the nature center building.
SEWICKLEY VALLEY YMCA ATHLETIC FIELD
(625 Blackburn Rd)
Garden Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow
Prize Drawing
At the end of each StoryWalk, scan the QR code for a chance to win a copy of the featured books. The drawing for our Spring StoryWalk will take place on May 18. Winners will be contacted; no need to be present to win.
Sewickley Public Library is proud to partner with Allegheny Land Trust, Fern Hollow Nature Center, Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park, Ohio Township Nature Center, 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.