community partners

We are happy to partner with community businesses, schools, daycares, etc., in order to provide library services and programs. If you are interested in a visit from WDL or would like to discuss partnering on a program, please contact Aubrey at (309) 444-2241 or at [email protected].

combine reading and the great outdoors with StoryWalk!

The Washington District Library and The Washington Park District have partnered to provide you with a permanent StoryWalk installation. The StoryWalk consists of 20 aluminum posts with angled displays that showcase a picture book. Start at the parking lot on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park and follow the posts to read along with the story. There will be four different books that are put on display yearly.

Storywalk Schedule:

December – January

February – March

April – May

June – July

August – September

October – November

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.

Photo of the StoryWalk in Washington Park featuring the book Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer.
Photo of the StoryWalk in Washington Park featuring the book Acorn was a Little Wild by Jen Arena.

StoryWalk Books

  • Cover of 'Love Monster' by Rachel Bright. Features a wide-eyed, red furry monster holding a blue heart, set against a pale yellow background.

    Love Monster

    Rachel Bright

    Feb – Mar 26

  • Cover of 'There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!' features a cartoon woman with a surprised expression, wearing a yellow hat and red coat, catching snowflakes on a blue background.

    There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!

    Lucille Colandro

    Dec 25 – Jan 26

  • Illustrated book cover showing a smiling acorn falling among green leaves, with the title 'Acorn Was a Little Wild,' written by Jen Arena and illustrated by Jessica Gibson.

    Acorn Was a Little Wild

    Jen Arena

    Oct – Nov 25

  • Illustrated cover of the children’s book Señorita Mariposa showing a close-up of an orange and black monarch butterfly with small butterflies flying in the background.

    Senorita Mariposa

    Ben Gundersheimer

    Aug – Sept 25

  • Illustrated cover of the children’s book The Big Cheese showing a round yellow cheese with big eyes standing on a first-place podium.

    The Big Cheese

    Jory John

    June – July 25

  • Illustrated cover of the children’s book We Walk Through the Forest showing a smiling child running with a small dog through a sunlit forest.

    we walk through the forest

    Lisa Ferland

    Mar – May 25

  • Illustrated cover of the children’s book Penguin Huddle showing twelve penguins in a circle looking inward at a penguin wearing a red knit hat.

    Penguin Huddle

    Ross Montgomery

    Dec 24 – Feb 25

  • Illustrated cover of the children’s book The Pigeon has to go to School! showing pigeon saying Come On!

    The Pigeon HAS To Go To School!

    Mo Willems

    Sept – Nov 24

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