The Reid-Thompson Public Library will soon be setting up a storybook trail at Water Ridge Park in Humboldt.
The library is planning to put parts of Sloth at the Zoom by Helaine Becker across the park by June and add activities to do along the way as participants read the book.
“We’re trying to encourage movement,” Kate Lucyshyn, branch librarian at the Reid-Thompson Public Library said. “Kids can’t go out and play with as many friends right now. This will give them something to do instead of just sitting at home playing video games.”
Lucyshyn said they haven’t decided what the activities will be and they will likely change the book in September.
“I think we will switch them out every three months,” Lucyshyn said. “It depends on how it goes and the response from people and if they’re enjoying it. The book will change the activities you do. We’re trying to feature Canadian authors.”
The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, Sask Lotteries, and Humboldt Co-op provided funding for the storybook trail, which is expected to cost approximately $5,000.
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