StoryWalks and Nature Smart Libraries at Austin Public Library
June 4, 2025 2pm
Webinar with Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian, Austin Public Library
Join us to explore how Austin Public Library is building nature into its services through StoryWalks as part of its Nature Smart Libraries initiative. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of how the library established four permanent StoryWalks, including one with a Braille overlay, through support from a Texas State Library and Archives grant. These StoryWalks combine outdoor literacy with nature-based experiences, offering accessible and engaging ways to connect with the environment.
We’ll also discuss how the library continues to grow this initiative through its internal StoryWalk committee, pollinator gardens, thoughtful collection development, and strategic partnerships. By the end of the session, you will understand the steps for creating and launching StoryWalks, learn how to incorporate nature into library services and programming, and discover strategies for maintaining inclusive, community-driven initiatives that encourage a connection to nature.
Webinar at 2:00 and 7:00 on June 4, 2025
Ticket Sales will end June 3, 2025