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

Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join the Venture Society to go on fun adventures & help others!

Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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 01, 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.

Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy, Little Bookaneers! It's Time for nautical storytime with Miss Emma!

Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
It's time to start writing! Join us for Course II of our short film series that focuses on crafting compelling scripts. Registration... more
It's time to start writing! Join us for Course II of our short film series that focuses on crafting compelling scripts. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 03, 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 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Teen Room
Earn volunteer credit hours by being part of our Teen Advisory Group!

Mon, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Reed Memorial Library
This summer we are embarking on the new adventure of building a community Zine Library. Pick up the bi-weekly assignment at the First... more
This summer we are embarking on the new adventure of building a community Zine Library. Pick up the bi-weekly assignment at the First Floor desk.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, Jul 07, 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 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Join the Venture Society to go on fun adventures & help others!

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Summer 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Reed Memorial Library
Sign up to receive all three Summer 2025 Season boxes.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Calling all Trainers! Do you collect Pokémon cards? Play the video games or read the manga? Do you just really love Pokémon? Then... more
Calling all Trainers! Do you collect Pokémon cards? Play the video games or read the manga? Do you just really love Pokémon? Then Pokémon Club is for you!

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Ahoy, Little Bookaneers! It's Time for nautical storytime with Miss Emma!

Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
Gather to work through bestselling author and illustrator Keri Smith's books: Wreck This Journal and How to Be an Explorer of the World.

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Haymaker/Jenkins Room
Walk-ins are welcome; schedule an appointment anytime at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Ravenna

Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Reed Memorial Library - Carlin Room
Children ages 1-18 are invited to join us for FREE lunch and activities. Lunch is provided by Community Action Council.

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Computer Lab
X marks the spot! Join us for a pirate-themed geocache scavenger hunt. Follow the clues, find the treasure, and have a swashbucklin'... more
X marks the spot! Join us for a pirate-themed geocache scavenger hunt. Follow the clues, find the treasure, and have a swashbucklin' good time.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Reed Memorial Library
Set sail on a seaside adventure with Sensory Sensations, a drop-in sensory playtime for ages 2–5 featuring ocean-themed activities... more
Set sail on a seaside adventure with Sensory Sensations, a drop-in sensory playtime for ages 2–5 featuring ocean-themed activities designed to spark curiosity and support early learning.

Fri, Jul 11, 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 12, 9:15am - 11:30am
Reed Memorial Library - Jenkins Room
Join other puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles. Bring some puzzles for others to take home and take some puzzles home for... more
Join other puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles. Bring some puzzles for others to take home and take some puzzles home for yourself.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Main Street entrance
Enjoy a walk downtown and learn about the seafaring history and stories of Ravenna.

Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reed Memorial Library - Outdoor Pavilion
The Friends of RML will host Babies in Black.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Reed Memorial Library - Children's Room
Lapsit storytime with rhymes, bouncing songs, books and interactive activities.

Mon, 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.