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StoryWalk© Books

Our Read & Walk Panels are waterproof StoryWalk© signs that flip open to easily change out book pages.

Bring children’s storybooks to life outdoors with Read & Walk Panels — durable, weatherproof and UV-Resistant display signs designed for StoryWalk® programs in libraries, nature centers, parks, schools, and community spaces. These full-color and lockable panels allow you to insert standard book pages (no lamination needed) with a simple Swap, Lock & Go system. Made for content that changes often and built for long-term use, they resist UV and weathering while maintaining crisp visuals, vibrant colors and secure protection for educational, literary, and interactive trail signage.

What does a Read and Walk Panel come with?

Our Read & Walk Panels often used as StoryWalk© trail signs inside nature centers, parks, libraries and more, come with the following:

  • Custom Full-Color Printed Design (bring your own designs or have our graphic designer make one for you)

  • Comes with mount (fits 4”x4” wood post)

  • Choose any size panel or choose from our standard sizes
    (20” x 24” panels with 17”x11” viewing panel)

  • 10-Year Colorfast Guarantee

  • A solid metal backer protects and encapsulates your custom designed panel and outer coating is made of a strong composite panel with a polycarbonate top layer that is 250x stronger than glass

  • Not High Pressure Laminate but composite! Because the graphic is printed below the surface, it’s protected from scratches and UV.

  • Custom StoryWalk© Options Include:

    • Numbered Signs, sponsor logos, activity section (or second viewing panel), QR Codes, and more!

Read & Walk Pricing:

1-9 panels ………………………………….…. $715/each

10-19 panels ………………………………... $685/each

20+ panels …………………………………... $649/each

Note: The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

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Close-up of a person holding a sky-blue poster board with the words 'CHILDREN'S STORY TIME' written on it, outdoors with fallen leaves and sparse greenery in the background.
An empty outdoor information kiosk with a colorful sign labeled 'Story Station,' located against a brown wall. A person's hand is visible on the right side, touching the kiosk.
Outdoor sign for Grove Public Library Gamewalk with the number 11 in a circle, part of a storytelling event, on grassy ground with part of a person's legs visible on the left.
Signboard for Grove Public Library Storywalk featuring a cartoon stork with a beak holding a book, and a black empty box for pages to be inserted.
Signboard titled 'Story Walk Station' featuring illustrated pictures of a dog and a lion, with colorful flowers and greenery in the background.
Information board at Wabash County Museum featuring artwork, set outdoors in front of a brick wall and flowering plants.
Price list for panels measuring 24 inches wide, 20 inches tall, 1/2 inch thick with a 17-inch wide, 11-inch high window, showing prices for quantities 1-9, 10-19, and 20 or more.
Read & Walk Spec Sheet
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Read & Walk StoryWalk© Projects

  • Plymouth Public Library StoryWalk Sign with bees and honeycomb features

    Plymouth Public Library

    Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth, IN partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail in their community Park!

  • Ord Township Public Library StoryWalk Sign with green background

    Ord Township Public Library

    Ord Public Township Library in Ord, NE partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail outside the library!

  • Wabash County Museum

    Wabash County Museum in Mt. Carmel, IL partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail near the historic train tracks!

  • Grove Public Library StoryWalk Sign

    Grove Public Library

    Grove Public Library in Grove, OK partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail in a community park! They added a starter panel to their storywalk that features the title page of the book.

  • Tulsa Botanic Garden StoryWalk Sign

    Tulsa Botanic Garden

    Tulsa Botanic Gardens in Tulsa, OK partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail. They are located in the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden along with the Round Pond, Bog Bowls, Sensory Walk, Spring Giant, Art Wall, Stream Valley, Meadow, Tree Fort, Butterfly Stroll and Hummingbird Walk.

  • Fort Lupton Public School and School Library

    Fort Lupton Public School Library in Fort Lupton, CO partnered with Lark Signs to create a StoryWalk© trail outside the school!

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Why should I get a StoryWalk Sign from Lark Signs?

  • Read & Walk Panels are waterproof, UV-resistant, lockable StoryWalk® display signs designed for outdoor book trails at libraries, parks, schools, and nature centers. They flip open so staff can change pages quickly using a “swap + lock” style workflow.

  • No. Read & Walk Panels are designed so you can insert standard book pages without lamination, which reduces prep time and avoids lamination issues over time.

    We sell books for StoryWalk signs here: https://www.larksigns.com/storywalk-book-shop

  • Many StoryWalk® systems rely on layers (laminated pages + separate cover sheets). Read & Walk is built as a single, permanent outdoor-rated panel with your design integrated into the panel—so you’re not dependent on consumable layers and replacement parts to keep the display readable.

  • Lark’s comparison guide emphasizes lower ongoing maintenance by avoiding common long-term issues found in layered systems (like frequent upkeep and replacement of consumables), while supporting durability and a long-term guarantee.

  • Yes. Read & Walk Panels are specifically positioned for libraries, parks, schools, nature centers, and community spaces running StoryWalk® programs.

  • Yes. The panels come with a mount designed to fit a 4" x 4" wood post, which simplifies installation for parks and trail systems.

    We also can do steel post mounts which come with the post or Steel post sidewalk mounts that need to be attached to concrete.

    The most popular and less expensive option is the wood post mount.

  • Yes—our StoryWalk® panels are lockable and include a locking system and key (helpful for public trails and high-traffic areas).

  • Yes—these panels are built for long-term outdoor exposure and are described as durable, weatherproof, and UV-resistant for public environments.

  • Read & Walk Panels include a 10-year colorfast guarantee, supporting long-term readability and vibrant visuals.

    The book pages will fade over time, but will last much longer in our UV-resistant panels.

  • You can choose custom sizes, and Lark Signs lists a common standard size of 20" x 24" with a 17" x 11" viewing area.

  • Yes. You can bring your own artwork or have Lark Signs help, and Read & Walk offers customizable design templates that can be adapted to your program branding.

  • Yes. Available customization includes numbered signs, sponsor logos, QR codes, and even an activity section / second viewing panel option.

  • Our construction includes a solid metal backer and a strong composite outer layer, with a protective top layer described as polycarbonate and significantly stronger than glass—aimed at high-use public environments.

  • Our signs includes a solid metal backer plus a strong composite panel and a polycarbonate top layer, with graphics printed below the surface to help protect from scratches and UV.