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Local libraries kick off StoryWalk project

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By Rachel Mergen

Healthy Roots of Crawford County is excited to bring to local libraries the StoryWalk project. Libraries included in the project are Prairie du Chien Memorial Library and Wauzeka-Steuben School Library, along with the public libraries of Boscobel, DeSoto and Soldier’s Grove. The libraries will declare their own start dates. Wauzeka-Steuben will begin at the start of the next school year.

The basis of this project is that laminated sections of various stories are stationed along a path for children and their families to follow as they read and enjoy a bit of exercise. These paths may be indoors or outdoors, depending on the venue’s decisions and availability. The goal of this project is to have children read and walk as they enjoy time with their loved ones.

Anne Ferguson and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library created the project, which began in Montpelier, Vt., in 2007. Since its start, it has spread across every state, along with 11 countries, including Pakistan and Russia.

There will be 21 stories available locally, three stories at each library and six available to borrow from the UW Extension office. The stories are directed toward younger children and their families.

Jane Schaaf, University of Wisconsin-Extension’s family living agent, stated she hopes StoryWalk will “connect people to our public places and spaces.” She believes the stories will be a great addition to any events or parties occurring in the area.  

When speaking of what she wants participants to take from this project, Schaaf said, “I hope people remember having a good experience.”

Sonya Lenzendorf, nutrition coordinator for UW-Extension, excitedly said the project is, “a way of family engagement.”

If pictures are taken while participating in this project, Healthy Roots highly recommends posting the photos on Facebook with hashtags such as #HealthyRoots and #StoryWalks.

For more information about StoryWalk or to request a story to borrow for an event, call UW-Extension at 326-0223.
 

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