Children and Family Programs

Tales from the Great Outdoors

Listen to stories, meet children’s book authors, and learn about local resources to support literacy for all children.

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This spring, visit The Morton Arboretum’s Sterling Morton Library for Tales from the Great Outdoors, a children’s book event. Listen to captivating children’s stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, meet talented children’s books authors, and get creative with hands-on activities that support literacy skill development.

Representatives from local libraries will also share tips for nurturing literacy at home and accessing valuable early childhood resources in the community.

Inspire a passion for the great outdoors and the great books alike in this exciting event for readers of all ages!

Event Details

Entrance to this event is included with Arboretum general admission.

Tales from the Great Outdoors is intended for families with young children and takes place entirely indoors in the Arboretum’s Sterling Morton Library.

A selection of children’s books will be available for sale at the event.

Accessibility

Please reach out to childrensgarden@mortonarb.org with any questions or accommodation needs.

Learn about Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum before your visit.

Program Schedule

Tales from the Great Outdoors will be held at the Sterling Morton Library in the Administration and Research Center on the Arboretum’s East Side.

Children’s book readings will take place every 30 minutes. Crafts, activities, and local literacy resources will be available for the duration of the event.

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