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Nature Storytimes with The Morton Arboretum

Arboretum educators present nature storytimes at area libraries.

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Do you work at a public library or other institution that serves families with young children? Our early childhood educators are glad to bring a nature storytime program to your audience! 

The program is provided at no cost to communities in Bolingbrook, Darien, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Lombard, Villa Park, Warrenville, Westmont, Wheaton, and Woodridge, from January to March each year.

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature! Picture book selections highlight seasonal changes in nature and feature a range of family lifestyles and cultures. The storytimes are 30 minutes long and conclude with a process art activity that extends the ideas in the books.

While the program is free, availability is dependent on Arboretum staffing. Contact us well ahead of your desired program time for the best availability. Email childrensgarden@mortonarb.org for more information.

2025 Nature Storytime Dates and Locations

January

Tuesday, January 7, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library

Wednesday, January 8, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Warrenville Public Library

Thursday, January 9, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Friday, January 10, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Hinsdale Public Library

Tuesday, January 14, 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Fountaindale Public Library

Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Addison Public Library

Wednesday, January 22, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
West Chicago Public Library

Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
White Oak Public Library Romeoville Branch

Wednesday, January 29, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Helen Plum Library

Friday, January 31, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Glen Ellyn Public Library

February

Tuesday, February 4, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Westmont Public Library

Wednesday, February 5, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library

Wednesday, February 5, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Villa Park Public Library

Wednesday, February 12, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Addison Public Library

Friday, February 14, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Hinsdale Public Library

Wednesday, February 19, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Warrenville Public Library

Friday, February 21, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Glen Ellyn Public Library

Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Helen Plum Library

Thursday, February 27, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

March

Wednesday, March 5, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Villa Park Public Library

Wednesday, March 12, 10:00am to 10:30 a.m.
Addison Public Library

Tuesday, March 18, 1:30pm to 2:00 p.m.
Fountaindale Public Library

Tuesday, March 25, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Westmont Public Library

Wednesday, March 26, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Helen Plum Library

Please note that Nature Storytime participants must register on the websites of the individual libraries.