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Read a story as you explore nature at Dix Park. We've displayed the pages of a children's book for you to read as you walk along the trail. The Story Trail is long enough to contain an entire children's story but short enough so you don't wear out your little ones. Best of all, it ends directly at the nature play space where kids can play, climb, build, and explore. 

Each season brings a new book to the Story Trail so stop back often throughout the year. 

The Story Trail was made possible through a generous grant from the Ravenna United Fund and our partnership with The Portage Park District. 

Story Trail Book List

Liked the Story Trail? Here are some more books we think you may enjoy!

  • Story Trail Recommendations
    • What I see in Spring
    • Mouse's first Spring
    • Birds in Spring
    • Crayola Spring colors
    • On a snow-melting day: seeking signs of spring
    • Goodbye winter, hello spring
    • Weather in spring
    • I see spring
    • Escargot and the search for spring
    • Here comes Spring!
    • Let's look at spring
    • Spring is here
    • Busy spring: nature wakes up
    • Surprising spring
    • Spring
    • The very hungry caterpillar's first spring
    • Spring adventures
    • Spring
    • Spring
    • Rabbit's spring adventure
    • Spring plants
    • The thing about spring
    • Abracadabra, it's spring!
    • When spring comes
    • Animals in spring
    • Hedgehog's home for spring
    • Spring
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Fun events for kids at the library
Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
Join us for a community art supply swap.

Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Portage County Historical Society - Amphitheater
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Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Bond with your baby through books.

Mon, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker/Jenkins Room
Couples and their children are invited to come in and enjoy an evening of flowery fun.

Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind!

Tue, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts and activities designed with your 1 ½ to 3 year old toddler in mind!

Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
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Thu, May 02, All day
Reed Memorial Library
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Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker/Jenkins Room
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Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
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Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
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Fri, May 03, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
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Fri, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Create fun projects using basic sewing techniques!

Sat, May 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hike and Bike Trail on Cleveland Rd.
Please register for this event on the portageparkdistrict.org website.

Sat, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Read aloud to Bing, our therapy dog friend! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to secure your spot.

Mon, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker/Jenkins Room
Come in and unwind with Relaxation Yoga. Perfect for beginners or anyone who would like to relax and recharge.

Tue, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
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Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
Join us for tabletop board games, role playing games, and collectible card gamers.

Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Get creative using different art styles and techniques!

Thu, May 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Grades K-2 are invited to join the Library Garden Club! No experience needed.

Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
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