familY & community

Get Outside to Play and Learn Together!

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From garden crafts to bug hunts in the Children's Garden, to Storytime and our Summer Reading Club at the Library, families with children of all ages will find something to enjoy

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To get the latest on programs, special guests, and new activities:

Bean Sprouts Family Days

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Join us for Family Fun in the Children's Garden!

Fall Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 12:30pm

Saturdays, 12pm to 4pm

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December Holiday Hours:

Monday, 12/19 through Thursday, 12/22
10am to 2pm
 

Bean Sprouts Family Days will be taking a break from December 23rd to February 13th. Join us again for regular programs beginning February 14th, just in time for Valentines Day!

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Dig, water, pick, build, explore and investigate in the Botanical Garden's "YES" space for kids!

Grab some tools at our welcome station or bring your own to work and play in the Garden

 

All programs free of charge, no preregistration required

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Story Time

Join us in the Great Meadow for lively readings of nature-themed stories from the library’s collection. Afterward, families are welcome to spend the day exploring the Garden. Be sure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

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Family Activities & Resources

Garden Binoculars
Garden Binoculars

Use your binoculars to explore the world around you!

Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers

Initially designed for teachers but plenty of good activities to explore your own green spaces - backyards, parks, street trees, etc.

Garden Bracelets
Garden Bracelets

Explore your yard or neighborhood to find materials to add to your bracelet.

Build a Bug
Build a Bug

Make a bug that you remember seeing in your own backyard, neighborhood, or at the Garden.

Library Subject Guides
Library Subject Guides

Library staff created these subject guides to help parents, teachers, and young visitors find resources on popular gardening and horticultural topics.

Online Story Time Recommendations
Online Story Time Recommendations