StoryWalks® are fun, educational activities that place children’s stories along popular walking routes in the community. They inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children outdoors to combine physical activity with learning.
Kiwanis has presented temporary StoryWalks® in Meriden parks since 2018. In summer 2024, we debuted a permanent StoryWalk® at the Meriden Linear Trail/Dossin Beach where we will display rotating stories year-round!
Sage and the Missing Bunnies written by Meriden 4th graders Elizabeth Andrade and Anna Oppong, and illustrated by Meriden 4th graders Elizabeth Andrade, Anna Oppong, Dannaidi Arroyo, Nahla Byrd, Areya Drummer, Melany Zambrano Estrada, Caydence Moore, and Viola Rechi. Park: Meriden Linear Trail/Dossin Beach, 562 Oregon Road, Meriden. Location: Permanent StoryWalk® signposts near the Kiwanis Little Free Library.
This StoryWalk® is presented in partnership with the Meriden Public Library and Meriden Public Schools, with generous support from the Kiwanis Foundation of New England and CT Humanities.
Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (Meriden-born author/illustrator!) Park: City Park, 81 Park Avenue, Meriden. Location: Fence around Splash Pad, next to the parking lot.
This StoryWalk® is presented in memory of Kiwanian Joan Kilby. Thank you to Christina Kilby and CT Humanities for their generous support!
Jack by Tomie dePaola (Meriden-born author/illustrator!) Park: Hubbard Park, 999 West Main Street, Meriden. Location: Fence along the back of the playground.
Thank you to CT Humanities for its generous support of this StoryWalk®!
Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim by Kim and Stew Leonard, Jr. Park: Meriden Green, 47 Mill Street, Meriden. Location: Fence over Harbor Brook on Mill Street.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Kiwanis Member Meeting - Youth Protection Training with Kiwanian Elisabeth Umpleby
November 14, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA
Kiwanian Elisabeth Umpleby will lead our annual Youth Protection Training.
Our meeting will be at the Meriden Public Library in Room #6 (next to main entrance).
Kiwanis Interclub with Kiwanis Club of Lowell (MA)
November 16, 2024
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824, USA
Our November interclub will be a field trip to Chelmsford, MA on Saturday, November 16, to help the Lowell Kiwanis Club with their food packing event. The exact times will be confirmed soon. These food packing events are always rewarding and fun!
Contact Interclubs Chair Elisabeth Umpleby for details and to RSVP.
Kiwanis StoryWalks®
Kiwanis StoryWalks®
StoryWalks® are fun, educational activities that place children’s stories along popular walking routes in the community. They inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children outdoors to combine physical activity with learning.
Kiwanis has presented temporary StoryWalks® in Meriden parks since 2018. In summer 2024, we debuted a permanent StoryWalk® at the Meriden Linear Trail/Dossin Beach where we will display rotating stories year-round!
Our StoryWalks® and their Current Locations
Sage and the Missing Bunnies written by Meriden 4th graders Elizabeth Andrade and Anna Oppong, and illustrated by Meriden 4th graders Elizabeth Andrade, Anna Oppong, Dannaidi Arroyo, Nahla Byrd, Areya Drummer, Melany Zambrano Estrada, Caydence Moore, and Viola Rechi.
Park: Meriden Linear Trail/Dossin Beach, 562 Oregon Road, Meriden.
Location: Permanent StoryWalk® signposts near the Kiwanis Little Free Library.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
This StoryWalk® is presented in partnership with the Meriden Public Library and Meriden Public Schools, with generous support from the Kiwanis Foundation of New England and CT Humanities.
Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (Meriden-born author/illustrator!)
Park: City Park, 81 Park Avenue, Meriden.
Location: Fence around Splash Pad, next to the parking lot.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
This StoryWalk® is presented in memory of Kiwanian Joan Kilby. Thank you to Christina Kilby and CT Humanities for their generous support!
Jack by Tomie dePaola (Meriden-born author/illustrator!)
Park: Hubbard Park, 999 West Main Street, Meriden.
Location: Fence along the back of the playground.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
Ada’s Violin by Susan Hood
Park: Hubbard Park, 999 West Main Street, Meriden.
Location: Bridge over Mirror Lake waterfall.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
Thank you to CT Humanities for its generous support of this StoryWalk®!
Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim by Kim and Stew Leonard, Jr.
Park: Meriden Green, 47 Mill Street, Meriden.
Location: Fence over Harbor Brook on Mill Street.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
Thank you to the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation for its generous support of this StoryWalk®!
That’s not a daffodil! by Elizabeth Honey
Park: Habershon Park, 121 Cutlery Avenue, Meriden.
Location: Fence near the playground.
Take me there! (Google Maps)
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
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