Bowman Library
Clarke County
Handley Library
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Archives Hours:
Monday - Tuesday, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, 10am - 8pm
Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Closed daily for lunch, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Stewart Bell Jr. Archives
Archives Hours:
Monday - Tuesday, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday, 10am - 8pm
Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Closed daily for lunch, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
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. The whole family can get fresh air, a little exercise, and read an interactive story together. 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 including, Germany, Canada, England, Bermuda, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and South Korea.
Each location is a slightly different experience, and you can make a day out of visiting a StoryWalk® at any of our locations by bringing a picnic lunch, meeting up with friends, and visiting other area attractions at the same time. Enjoy the educational prompts paired with some of our stories that encourage developmental skill-building and family engagement, too. More locations will be coming soon!
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Mike Foreman Rotary Reading Garden
100 West Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
871 Tasker Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
19 West Cork Street
Winchester, VA 22601