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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
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Open to all writers and authors interested in learning new techniques, networking with other authors, and sharing work and feedback.

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Manga and anime enthusiasts are invited to gather for manga discussions, snacks, and more.

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Join us to show your projects, share your knowledge and have some fun.

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 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, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Join us for tournaments and co-op on some of your favorite games!

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library
Join us this October for a Young Adult book discussion and hands-on cozy autumn activities!

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Earn volunteer credit hours by being part of our Teen Advisory Group!

Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Explore and play at sensory stations during this guided, drop-in experience for kids ages 2 to 5.

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
New venue Reed Memorial Library - Tuesday Room
Join us for our monthly Craft of the Month program. Each session features a fun, hands-on craft. Materials are provided, just bring your... more
Join us for our monthly Craft of the Month program. Each session features a fun, hands-on craft. Materials are provided, just bring your creativity!

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Tuesday Room
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meets in front of library - Meets in front of the library
Enjoy a walk downtown while learning about the stories and history of the city.

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Discover a world of color - one marker at a time!

Tue, Oct 07, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Fall 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 07, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Fall 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Reed Memorial Library
Drop in for a variety of fun activities after school.

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Chill with seasonal drinks and try a new cozy fall craft each session.

Tue, Oct 07, 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.