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
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Liked the Story Trail? Here are some more books we think you may enjoy!
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Story Trail Recommendations
- A cozy summer day
- Summer is here
- A lullaby of summer things
- I see summer
- Mouse's first summer
- Little ghost's summerween
- Summer
- Summer
- Hello summer!
- Summer
- Dandylion summer
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Fun events for kids, tweens, and teens
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Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.
Fri, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
A drop-in style indoor playground for crawlers and toddlers.
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
Enjoy a summer afternoon of live music in our outdoor pavilion, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.
Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
Create a heat transfer t-shirt of your own design!
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Reed Memorial Library
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Tue, Jul 14, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Summer Season boxes.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Jul 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join the club for kids who love all things Pokémon.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see... more
Curious about our Makerspace equipment but not sure where to start? Drop in during this open session to ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn more about what’s available.
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Join us for tournaments and co-op on some of your favorite games!
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Monthly meeting of the Reed Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books a Go Go
A special storytime hosted at Ravenna's Books a Go Go bookstore.
Thu, Jul 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Fri, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Fri, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Earn volunteer credit hours by being part of our Teen Advisory Group!
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Listen to a dinosaur story and adopt a plush dino friend to take home!
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.
Mon, Jul 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
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, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Makerspace
A beginner-friendly event designed to help participants find, download, and organize 3D print files that match their interests!
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
If you’re ready for a story with Miss Emma, clap your hands!
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meets in Front of the Library
Enjoy a walk downtown while learning about the stories and history of the city.
Wed, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books a Go Go
A special storytime hosted at Ravenna's Books a Go Go bookstore.
Thu, Jul 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Share your current project, your knowledge and meet-up with fiber enthusiasts!
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Fri, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.