Lemont Library, Park District Open StoryWalk

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont Public Library District and Lemont Park District have recently teamed up to open a StoryWalk installation at Mayfair Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the park July 2 to celebrate the July 3 opening of the StoryWalk.

According to a release from the library, the cost of the program was shared between the park district and the library. Boy Scout Troop 149 also donated their time and skill to build the story stands around the park.

The StoryWalk features laminated pages from a children's book, which are attached to wooden stakes and then installed along an outdoor path. As you want along the path, you are directed to the next page of the story.

There is no cost or registration required for this program, a release from the library states. The first book featured at Mayrfair Park is "If You Plant A Seed" by Kadir Nelson. The featured book will be changed with each season.

Rachel Snyder, assistant director and head of children’s services, brought this project to life
with the help of Jason Khuen, assistant manager of maintenance at the park district.