StoryWalk at YJWC Heartland Park

(1267 Taus Circle, Yorkville)


Save the date….5th annual Free Family Event!

The 5th Annual Free Family Fall event is returning to the Yorkville StoryWalk at the Yorkville Junior Women's Club Park at Heartland Circle on September 24! But first, vote for your favorite Kelly DiPucchio book to appear at Yorkville StoryWalk!

Voting is officially OPEN and will last until September 10th.  On the night of Thursday, September 24, ALL members of the Yorkville community are invited to join us for our Yorkville StoryWalk family event from 4:30-6:30pm, and walk along the path to read the book that receives the most votes.

Hosted by the Yorkville Educational Foundation, the Y115 Library team, and the Yorkville Public Library! Email the team at smchugh@gmail.com with any questions!

Now Featuring: “Paletero Man”

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

Follow along with the book at Yorkville StoryWalk as the narrator searches his neighborhood for Paletero José! Will he find him? Will he get his paletas? Head to StoryWalk to find out and enjoy this story of community that is perfect for summer!

Featured at StoryWalk right now is “Paletero Man.”

Cover of the book:  "Paletero Man" by Lucky Diaz and Micha Player

by Lucky Diaz and Micah Player


Thank you to the amazing team who makes StoryWalk happen! It’s truly an effort of many!

View the gallery below for some photos of what goes into the magic of StoryWalk, and some previous Free Family Events!


THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

The StoryWalk is a true community partnership that unites us all.

YEF and Yorkville CUSD 115 would like to thank the following partners:

  • City of Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department - Tim Evans & Scott Sleezer

  • Yorkville Public Library - Jennette Weiss & Shelley Augustine

  • Yorkville Mayor John Purcell

  • Yorkville CUSD 115

  • Yorkville Chamber of Commerce

  • Yorkville Junior Women’s Club

The StoryWalk is a tangible way that your donation impacts our local community through the Foundation. Together, we are supporting all families, whether they attend public, private, home-school, or daycare.

Find our StoryWalk!

1267 Taus Circle, Yorkville, IL. 60560

 
 
 

Past StoryWalk Books