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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.

2024 Nature Storytime Dates and Locations

Please note: 2024 Nature Storytime participants must register on the websites of the individual libraries.

 

Thursday, January 4, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Thomas Ford Memorial Library, Western Springs

Wednesday, January 10, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Villa Park Public Library, Villa Park

Tuesday, January 16, 1:30–2:00 p.m., Fountaindale Library, Bolingbrook

Wednesday, January 17, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Addison Public Library, Addison

Friday, January 19, 10:30–11:00 a.m., Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn

Saturday, January 20, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville

Wednesday, January 31, 10:15–10:45 a.m., Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien

Friday, February 9, 10:30–11:00 a.m., Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn

Tuesday, February 13, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Westmont Public Library, Westmont

Saturday, February 17, 10–10:30 a.m., Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville

Wednesday, February 21, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Villa Park Public Library, Villa Park

Monday, February 26, 10:15–10:45 a.m., Indian Prairie Public Library, Darien

Friday, March 8, 10:30–11:00 a.m., Glen Ellyn Public Library, Glen Ellyn

Tuesday, March 12, 1:30–2:00 p.m., Fountaindale Library, Bolingbrook

Tuesday, March 26, 10:00–10:30 a.m., Westmont Public Library, Westmont

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  • Arboretum staff read to a room full of children at a local library.
  • Arboretum staff read to a group of children celebrating pumpkin season.
  • The Arboretum’s Laura Kamedulski helps animate a story with a stuffed skunk at an Arboretum storytime event.
  • A mother and her children play with leaves at an Arboretum storytime event.