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StoryWalk
Combining the magic of reading and Redding’s uniquely scenic natural backdrop, the Mark Twain Library has created enchanting pathways around town, each featuring a different picture book.
New Pond Farm Education Center
“Waiting for Wings” by Lois Ehlert
Find New Pond Farm Education Center at 101 Marchant Rd.
START HERE: Park in the main lot in front of the Learning Center. Walk up the first set of stairs to the landing. Turn left to head towards the Mary Anne Guitar Memorial Garden.
Learn more about New Pond Farm Education Center: https://newpondfarm.org/
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The Redding Historic Parade Path & Gazebo
“Roy Digs Dirt” by David Shannon
Find the Parade Path at 100 Hill Road outside Town Hall on the Green.
START HERE: Park across from Town Hall in the Post Office / Building Department parking lot. Walk across the crosswalk and follow the path to the right of Town Hall. Begin the story at the signpost: Redding Historic Parade Path & Gazebo.
Learn more about the Parade Path: https://townofreddingct.org/community/civic-organizations/parade-path/
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“The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson
Find Putnam Memorial State Park at the intersection of Putnam Park Rd and Rt 58.START HERE: Park in the main parking lot and walk through the main entrance to the park and follow the road to the RIGHT. The StoryWalk begins just beyond the Memorial Monument.
Learn more about Putnam Memorial State Park: https://www.putnampark.org/visit-the-park/
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Redding Land Trust McCormack Preserve
“Mother Bruce” by Ryan T. Higgins
Find the parking area to the Redding Land Trust McCormack Preserve at the intersection of Picketts Ridge Road and George Hull Hill Road.
START HERE: Park in the Preserve parking lot (entrance at the intersection of George Hill Hull Rd and Picketts Ridge). Approach the Preserve’s Trail kiosk and follow the White Trail to the RIGHT of the trail kiosk.
Learn more about all the trails maintained by the Redding Land Trust: https://reddingctlandtrust.org/
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Saugatuck Universal Access Trail
“Chez Bob” by Bob Shea
The Saugatuck Universal Access Trail is wheelchair accessible. It’s about 500 feet in length and ends at a platform overlooking the Saugatuck Reservoir. Open from sunrise to sunset, you’ll find the parking area on Newtown Turnpike.
START HERE: Park in the Saugatuck Universal Access Trail’s parking lot on Newtown Turnpike. Approach the trail kiosk and follow the trail to the LEFT of the kiosk.
Learn more about the history of the Centennial Watershed State Forest:
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Centennial-Watershed-State-Forest/Overview
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STORYWALK® is an innovative way for all ages to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. The idea was created by Anne Ferguson, a chronic disease prevention specialist in Montpelier, VT, in 2007, in conjunction with Rachel Senechal from the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Knowing that physical activity is a key component to good health, her goal was to initiate an activity that would keep families moving. But she found that no matter what the offering, adults would stand separately, talking amongst themselves while the children were engaged in the pastime. “I knew I wanted to create something where the parents had to be as active as the children,” said Ferguson. “And I wanted my project to be free so financial limits would not interfere with people enjoying it.” The result has grown into a worldwide literary phenomenon: STORYWALKS® have sprouted up in parks, at libraries, along forest trails, in seniors’ residences, on Main streets, and in hundreds of outdoor community spaces across the U.S. and 13 countries including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Korea.
Mark Twain Library Children’s Librarians Mary Hoskinson Dean and Lisa Cederbaum, along with Library Director Erin Dummeyer selected the six colorfully charismatic titles, and collaborated with our neighbors to secure fun and easy to navigate locations.
A heartfelt thanks to our anonymous donor for underwriting The Mark Twain Library STORYWALK®. We hope you enjoy this gift of time with your family and friends.
For more information about the STORYWALK® program, visit https://www.kellogghubbard.org/storywalk.