Storytime at the Arboretum

Join us for our Storytime Celebrates Series

We believe readers are leaders! Storytimes are held throughout the summer in the Children's Garden. Weekly story times start at 10:30 AM, and readers come from all over the Cedar Valley. In the past, these readers have included Mayors from Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Quota Club, Retrieving Freedom in Waverly, The Cedar Falls Public Library, and other local community organizations.

Storytime lasts about a half hour depending on the time allotted by the reader. There will be a free trolley ride at the end of storytime for the kids.

2025 Dates for Storytime*:

June 4: Steven Eilers - ISU Extension

June 11: Hartman Reserve with reptiles & turtles

June 18: Waterloo Fire Department

June 25: Dr. Smith, Waterloo Schools Superintendent

July 2: Penny Popp, Celebrating Gnomes

July 9: Karla Altenbaumer, K9 Handler & Mary the K9

July 16: Cedar Falls Mayor, Danny Laudick

July 23: Cedar Falls Public Library *Special 2:00 Time Change*

July 30: All about KOI Fish (& feeding, too!)

Aug. 6: Christine Kaplunas with Edible Plants

Aug. 13: Waterloo Mayor, Quinten Hart

Aug. 20: Waterloo Public Library

*In the event of inclement weather, we move the event indoors to our Education Center. However, storytimes may be canceled if the reader for the day is unable to attend due to weather concerns or any other personal circumstance. If the reader is unable to make it for their scheduled event, we announce cancellations or changes to the program as soon as we can. You can see the latest updates regarding events on our Facebook page.