The Gardens offers a variety of storytime experiences throughout the year. Read and Seed, our early childhood program, runs year-round, while summer brings special afternoon storytimes in partnership with the Poudre River Public Library District. Explore both programs below!
Read and Seed is designed for children ages 2–4, but all learners are welcome!
Mondays & Tuesdays | 10:15 & 11:15 a.m. | Year-roundASL interpretation available upon request with two weeks’ notice.
Learn and grow through reading, movement and exploration!
Read and Seed storytime at The Gardens is an ever-changing, always exciting adventure of learning and motion! Our beautiful botanic setting provides the perfect backdrop to connect young-learners to the natural world, while focusing on school-readiness skills like language comprehension, fine and gross motor skills, creativity, and multicultural understandings.
Please note: This is a caregiver participation class.
Upcoming Read and Seed Themes:
June 24, July 22, Aug. 5 | 2–2:30 p.m. | Free
This partnered garden storytime is designed for children birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Entrance fee for up to 75 individuals will be covered through a partnership with Poudre Libraries and The Gardens.
This 20—30-minute story time is designed for you to enjoy time together dancing, listening, clapping and singing
Gardens on Spring Creek Members should register through The Gardens. All other attendees should register through the Library.
When you arrive, please check in at the front desk and they will direct you to the Storytime location
Arrive early or stay after to enjoy walking around The Gardens
Online registration closes 24 hours before class starts, but there may be space. Please call to inquire and register.
Phone: 970-416-2486
Email: GardensEducation@fortcollins.gov