Baxter Memorial Library is proud to announce its first Literacy Scavenger Hunt, recently placed behind Narragansett Elementary School on the Claire Drew Trail. The project, in conjunction with ASPIRE Gorham and the Littlest Learners Program, is comprised of a welcome sign and twelve other signs along the one-mile loop. Signs are made of repurposed wood and feature wood-burned alphabetical letters and drawings of items visitors could find along the trail, or at least in nearby nature.

The idea behind the project was to encourage Gorham families to get out and explore the town in a safe way, perhaps discovering an area they’ve never explored, all while improving early literacy skills. The easy/moderate trail, maintained by the Town, is ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Visitors simply note the signs as they go about their recreational business, or they can choose to participate in the Literacy Scavenger Hunt by doing a variety of extension activities, including but certainly not limited to: sketching items in a notepad; taking photos of the items; or weaving the items into an original song, poem, story, or theatrical performance.