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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
Fri, Aug 08, 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, Aug 09, 9:15am - 11:30am
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
Join other puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles. Bring some puzzles for others to take home and take some puzzles home for... more
Join other puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles. Bring some puzzles for others to take home and take some puzzles home for yourself.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Anime and manga enthusiasts are invited to enjoy this summer's special nautical-themed sessions.

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
The Friends of RML will host Back Alley Relics.

Mon, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Summer 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 12, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Summer 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy there, tiny sailors! Join us for a lively voyage filled with songs and musical fun as we dive into a watery world of rhythm and motion.

Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Calling all Trainers! Do you collect Pokémon cards? Play the video games or read the manga? Do you just really love Pokémon? Then... more
Calling all Trainers! Do you collect Pokémon cards? Play the video games or read the manga? Do you just really love Pokémon? Then Pokémon Club is for you!

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Dive into an exciting underwater adventure at Little Lagoon Adventures!

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
Gather to work through bestselling author and illustrator Keri Smith's books: Wreck This Journal and How to Be an Explorer of the World.

Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Computer Lab
Join us in experiencing the magic of virtual reality at the library. Explore unique virtual worlds (including a pirate ship) designed... more
Join us in experiencing the magic of virtual reality at the library. Explore unique virtual worlds (including a pirate ship) designed for adventure and discovery.

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
Get crafty with local artists this summer!

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Earn volunteer credit hours by being part of our Teen Advisory Group!

Fri, Aug 15, 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, Aug 18, 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.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy there, tiny sailors! Join us for a lively voyage filled with songs and musical fun as we dive into a watery world of rhythm and motion.

Tue, Aug 19, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker/Jenkins Room
Walk-ins are welcome; schedule an appointment anytime at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Ravenna

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join us each month for a new craft to make and keep!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Dive into an exciting underwater adventure at Little Lagoon Adventures!

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Join our Minecraft club to meet and play with like-minded builders

Wed, Aug 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Monthly meeting of the Reed Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.

Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.