North Creek's 'StoryWalk' offers a new family activity for the area

NORTH CREEK | A new activity is now available in Johnsburg for children — reading a story that unfolds as they take a walk down a wooded trail in North Creek, accompanied by their parents or caregivers. The Town of Johnsburg Library has established a StoryWalk — a series of laminated pages from a children's book, affixed to stands beside a trail about a fifth of a mile long that starts behind the library at 219 Main St. in North Creek. As children walk down the path — part of the Carol A. Thomas Trail — the story is revealed step-by-step, with suggested activities mentioned on each page. The trail begins next to the gazebo behind the library. The library received a grant from the Adirondack Foundation to present a series of stories through the year, Town of Johnsburg Librarian Kate Erwin said. "The StoryWalk combines outdoor physical activity with reading for a positive literacy experience, and it extends the library's mission of promoting reading," she said, expressing appreciation for the grant. The first illustrated story on the Story Walk is "Sheep Take a Hike" by Nancy Shaw, which will be in place until October 13. North Creek's Story Walk trail was first introduced to the public Aug 21 — augmented by education regarding the principle of Leave No Trace, which encourages people who are hiking, boating and camping in the Adirondacks to not litter, leave flowers and plants undisturbed, and to otherwise not disrupt the terrain and its inhabitants. The StoryWalk concept was launched by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier Vermont, and dozens of her franchised installations have been installed in the U.S., primarily in the northeast states. Lake George, Glens Falls and Salem have also hosted StoryWalk installations in recent years. Call the Johnsburg Library at 518-251-4343 for more information.

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