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The West Bloomfield Storybook Trail is an outdoor walkable picture book activity. Families are encouraged to take a walk and engage with the story throughout the time on the trail. The Storybook Trail promotes early literacy, a love of nature, and a healthy lifestyle. Each page includes suggested activities to keep children engaged between pages. Visit the trail regularly to enjoy a new story!

This project is a partnership between The West Bloomfield Public Library and West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation.

Location & Length

The Storybook Trail is located within the trail that runs behind the civic center complex. It begins behind the Youth Terrace of the West Bloomfield Public Library. The Civic Center Trails are unpaved, nature trails with hills and uneven terrain, the walk ends at the sledding hill with an uphill climb. The length is 0.4 miles. While walking on the trail, please stay on the main path as there is poison ivy further back on the sides of the path.

Upcoming Events on the Trail

Earth Day Celebration

April 22 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Outside of the Recreation Activities Center

Celebrate Earth Day the best way: Outside enjoying nature! Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and participate in fun, free activities, including a walk on the Storybook Trail.

Pre-registration is required

Signpost reading Welcome to the West Bloomfield Storybook Trail in front of a gravel path with a lawn on one side and a wooded area on the other


Books On Display

April-May | Escargot and the Search for Spring By Dashka Slater

June | Plant the Tiny Seed  By Christie Matheson

July | Hot Dog By Doug Salati

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