Story Time
Family Programs at the Miller Library
Join us each month for stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants, and nature! Programs are presented on Saturday mornings, for children ages 2 to 8 and their families. All ages are welcome.
SA Saturday, November 14 At this month's Saturday story time, celebrate the harvest with Cecil after he solves a gardening problem, enjoy an bountiful crop in The Surprise Garden, and find a recipe for success in Lois Ehlert's classic Growing Vegetable Soup. CECIL'S GARDEN by Holly Keller |
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SATURDAY STORIES: ANIMAL HOMES
Saturday,
December 19 This winter, we're paying attention to habitat! Hear how birds camouflage themselves, where insects want to live, and what animals need in a garden during this Saturday morning program. IN MY BACKYARD by Margriet Ruurs |
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SATURDAY STORIES: BEAUTIFUL BIRDS
Saturday,
January 9 NEW TIME! In this morning’s program, we’ll read Listen, Listen by Phyllis Gershator and watch for birds in its detailed pictures. Then we’ll go to Meadowview Street to see how one girl transforms her neighborhood. Finally, we’ll visit some Urban Roosts so see how birds adapt to life in the city. After the stories, join us for some coloring in the Program room. If you like, pick up some birdhouse plans. LISTEN, LISTEN by Phyllis Gershator |
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SATURDAY STORIES: GROWING KINDNESS
For this month’s stories, we’ll focus on kindness, with three tales that illustrate the surprising strength of gentleness. After the stories, make a card and/or a bookmark for friend or family member. BE NICE TO SPIDERS by Margaret Bloy Graham |
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SATURDAY STORIES: ADVENTURES WITH WILDLIFE
Saturday,
March 6
Join us for a few fascinating stories (and poems) about our feathered and furry friends. CHIPMUNK SONG by Joanne Ryder and Lynne Cherry |
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SATURDAY STORIES: HOORAY FOR MUD!
Saturday,
April 10 Puddle-splashing season is here, and with it come these great stories. Consider visiting the Union Bay Natural area after the program.
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SATURDAY STORIES: MAY FLOWERS
Saturday,
May 1 Everyone loves flowers! Celebrate the First of May with these fun flower tales. After the stories, join us in the program room for a simple floral craft project. |
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SATURDAY STORIES: NATURE WALK STORIES
Saturday, June 5
Three great books about nature walks are our starting point. After the stories, map an area where you would like to take a nature walk: your backyard, a favorite park, the Amazon rain forest, or wherever your imagination takes you. GRANDFATHER AND I by Helen Buckley and Jan Ormerod |
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TURDAY STORIES: HARVEST CELEBRATION 

Saturday,
February 6




