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.
Mark your calendar: Kiwanis Strawberry Shortcake Sale! is on Thursday, September 12 from 10am-6pm. Enjoy our delicious, homemade, 16-oz desserts - only $7 per dessert!
We are accepting pre-orders at meridenkiwanis.org/strawberry. Desserts can be picked up at the Polish Legion of American Veterans "PLAV" (193 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450) or take advantage of our *FREE DELIVERY* to Meriden/Wallingford for pre-orders of 6+ desserts.
All proceeds support Kiwanis projects and programs for kids and those in need right here in our local community. #KidsNeedKiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
It is a beautiful day for our citywide StoryWalk® Passport Challenge! Families: head to Hubbard Park, Linear Trail/Dossin Beach, Habershon Park, Meriden Green, or City Park to collect your Passport and begin your journey. Kids can read fun stories, enjoy time outdoors, and win prizes! The event runs TODAY from 9am-12pm.
Visit meridenkiwanis.org/storywalkchallenge for details!
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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Mark your calendar: Kiwanis Strawberry Shortcake Sale! is on Thursday, September 12 from 10am-6pm. Enjoy our delicious, homemade, 16-oz desserts - only $7 per dessert!
We are accepting pre-orders at meridenkiwanis.org/strawberry. Desserts can be picked up at the Polish Legion of American Veterans "PLAV" (193 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450) or take advantage of our *FREE DELIVERY* to Meriden/Wallingford for pre-orders of 6+ desserts.
All proceeds support Kiwanis projects and programs for kids and those in need right here in our local community. #KidsNeedKiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
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It is a beautiful day for our citywide StoryWalk® Passport Challenge!
Families: head to Hubbard Park, Linear Trail/Dossin Beach, Habershon Park, Meriden Green, or City Park to collect your Passport and begin your journey. Kids can read fun stories, enjoy time outdoors, and win prizes! The event runs TODAY from 9am-12pm.
Visit meridenkiwanis.org/storywalkchallenge for details!
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Great participation by the public!! Thanks to all who came out!
My kids are wondering when the raffle winners will be announced. They had fun, thank you so much
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Kiwanis Strawberry Shortcake Sale
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Kiwanis Cow Chip Raffle ("Cow Plop")
New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference
New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference
New England & Bermuda District of Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference
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Kiwanis Fried Dough at the Daffodil Festival
Kiwanis Fried Dough at the Daffodil Festival
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis Convention
New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis Convention
New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis Convention
New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis Convention