Berlin's New 'Story Walk' To Mix Reading With Exercise

BERLIN, CT — Parents looking to get their children to read and exercise can, now, mix the two pastimes courtesy of a new initiative by the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.

The library, which is located at 234 Kensington Road, has erected what is called a "Story Walk"at Berlin Veterans Memorial Park, which is located nearby.

The Story Walk is across the bridge on the opposite side of the park from Stop & Shop and parking is available on both the Stop & Shop side and a small lot directly off of Massirio Drive.

A "Story Walk" is a series of sign boards erected along a trail that allows families to stroll the grounds and stop and read the book.

Such features prove to be a great help to parents, as the "Story Walks" allow them to get their children to exercise while maintaining focus en route to the book's next page.

Open in Berlin from Saturday, Oct. 19, to Nov. 16, "Story Walk" will feature author Linda Kranz's work "You Be You."

To celebrate the opening, the library will host rock painting from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Guests will be able to create a painted rock to be left behind and, later, distributed at the Story Walk signs.

". It’s your chance to participate in a collaborative art project the whole community can enjoy," wrote the library in an announcement.

Saturday's event is weather permitting and it has a rain date of Saturday, Nov. 2.

For more information on the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library's 'Story Walk,' click on this link.