02/03/22 10:23
Enjoy the fresh air, a walk and a story – Kilkenny County Council Library Service launches Slí Na Scéalta.
Slí Na Scéalta is an outdoor, free and self-guided family reading experience that combines creativity, reading and exercise in a fun and interactive way.
Featuring author Brendan McDonalds’s story “Elephant on the Farm”, the story is displayed across 13 story panels located around the monkey puzzle avenue in Woodstock Gardens– a distance of 1 km.
You can follow the story from beginning to end as you walk.
The illustrations by Martin Beckett are bright and colourful and the amount of text on each page is brought to life to spark the imagination and curiosity in children.
“I am delighted to launch this unique and exciting family experience. It brings the story to life and I am sure it will continue to entertain and inspire young visitors in Woodstock and other locations “ comments Cathaoirleach Cllr Fidelis Doherty.
“We are excited to bring the library outdoors in this novel way” comments County Librarian, Josephine Coyne. “We plan to relocate Slí Na Scéalta later in the year to other locations in the county and we would encourage parents and children to visit Woodstock Gardens and encourage reading for enjoyment as well as enjoying a walk outdoors”
This project was funded by Creative Ireland and supported by Kilkenny County Council Parks Department.