Story Book Lane
- May 28, 2024
Veterans’ Memorial Library and the Friends are the active partners in Patten Area Outdoors (PAO). PAO’s first project, the Lumbermen’s Trail, started construction in 2023, including a “Storybook Lane”, led by the Library. Children’s books are displayed in the 16 structures along the trail, providing families with fresh air and time outdoors, while reading a book! PAO is a collaborative effort to create non-motorized trails that enhance quality of life for locals and visitors. Veterans’ Memorial Library participates in PAO alongside many other community organizations: Patten Selectboard, Patten ATV Club, Patten Planning Board, Our Katahdin, Katahdin Area Trails, Outdoor Sports Institute, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, Patten Area Women’s Club, Katahdin Collaborative, Katahdin Tourism Partnership, and others. The group receives assistance from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program of the National Park Service and MaineDOT’s Scenic Byway program. Local businesses and community members are the ones who made this happen!
“These walking trails and Story Stations promise to be a wonderland for children, parents, and grandparents alike.”
