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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
    • Summer is here
    • Honey bee : a first field guide to the world's favorite pollinating insect
    • Summer Song
    • Little bee
    • Mouse's first summer
    • Summer babies
    • Bees
    • Summer
    • When the bees buzzed off
    • Hello summer!
    • Little bee
    • Summer
    • Let's be bees
    • Summer crafts
    • If bees disappeared
    • Summer
    • Save the bees
    • Lola meets the bees
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Fun events for kids, tweens, and teens
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reed Memorial Library
Read aloud to Willow, our therapy dog friend! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to secure your spot. Limited to 4 time slots a session.

Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Main Street entrance
Enjoy a walk downtown while learning about the stories and history of the city.

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Reed Memorial Library
This summer we are embarking on the new adventure of building a community Zine Library. Pick up the bi-weekly assignment at the First... more
This summer we are embarking on the new adventure of building a community Zine Library. Pick up the bi-weekly assignment at the First Floor desk.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy, Mateys! LEGO on the High Seas Awaits!

Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join the Venture Society to go on fun adventures & help others!

Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy, Little Bookaneers! It's Time for nautical storytime with Miss Emma!

Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dix Park
Join us every Thursday in June at Dix Park for an exciting outdoor adventure where school-age kids explore the beauty of nature

Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Meet other crafters and share your knowledge and projects.

Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Sat, Jun 28, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Jun 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join the Venture Society to go on fun adventures & help others!

Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
Join us twice a month on Tuesday evenings for chess matches and an assortment of other games.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy, Little Bookaneers! It's Time for nautical storytime with Miss Emma!

Wed, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
It's time to start writing! Join us for Course II of our short film series that focuses on crafting compelling scripts. Registration... more
It's time to start writing! Join us for Course II of our short film series that focuses on crafting compelling scripts. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Thu, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Earn volunteer credit hours by being part of our Teen Advisory Group!