Walking Program

Siuslaw Public Library is participating in a two-year study with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to promote walking in the community. Twenty rural libraries from around Oregon were selected for the program, and each library recruited a group of community members to participate in the study. Each group walks weekly, and half the libraries (including ours) were chosen to do a "Change Club" curriculum and project in addition to the weekly walk.

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Grant Project. Our group received a grant from OHSU to promote or improve walking in the community. Each library group gets to choose and implement their own project. We are creating a local walking map with assistance from City of Florence, and we held a community walk in April.

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Walking Map. As part of the OHSU grant, we have developed a new local walking paths and trails map. You will also find copies around town soon!