Important Announcement: Bowman Library Renovations

Bowman Library will be installing new carpeting from January 12–23. During this time, some services will be limited:

  • Printing will be limited
  • Only laptop computers will be available
  • Study rooms will be unavailable
  • Access to many adult materials will be limited
  • Faxing and scanning will be unavailable

These services will still be available at both Handley Library and Clarke County branches.
Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to your library.

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Today is a Great Day for a StoryWalk®!

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A Perfect Time for a StoryWalk®

StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Read a children's book as you stroll down a path or trail. Promoting movement literacy and outdoor exploration in the Winchester community, StoryWalks® allow for families to build literacy skills and further sensory engagement.

StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont in 2007 with a grant for $250 and a brilliant idea. Since then, StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries.

 

Check out these StoryWalk® locations!

  1. Handley Library: Walk around the small, paved Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden, while enjoying various seating with room for strollers and wheelchairs. Sponsored by Winchester Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
  2. Bowman Library: Set along the Bowman Lake Trail, a 1/2-mile, 6-foot-wide path designed for pedestrians and starts and ends at the library. It is good for strollers and wheelchairs. Sponsored by Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
  3. Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum: On Cork Street, visitors can enjoy a StoryWalk® on the open-air 4th floor, as well as get an amazing bird’s eye view of downtown Winchester. This location requires admission to access the StoryWalk®.
  4. Blandy Experimental Farm: This trail follows a walking route along a gravel path and winds through a grass meadow and beautiful trees.

StoryWalk® Location Map