The Forest Park Forever Education Team invites you to connect with books and nature. Scroll for free stories in Forest Park!

Storytime in the meadow

Bring your imagination! Our Education Team hosts Storytime in Forest Park on Monday mornings this season (with the exception of October 12).

Storytime is open to children of all ages and their caregivers. This seasonal, outdoor event series is a great way to connect with nature, books and community. Our St. Louis Public Library partners lead stories and songs, and we bring snacks, water and picnic blankets.

Dates: each Monday from September 14-November 16
No Storytime on October 12
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Cost: Free

Location: Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape meadow (map below)

Travel: Free parking, bike racks and the Concourse/Washington Metro bus 90 stop is near the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape

Weather: This program is weather dependent. Weather-related decisions are made using forecasts and consultation from the National Weather Service office in St. Louis. Please check our park-wide event calendar for cancellations on a specific Monday during the spring, summer or fall seasons.

Questions? Send our Education team an email.

Read, Play, Grow with St. Louis Public Library

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape (map below)
Parking: Free parking is available on streets and in lots near the World’s Fair Pavilion.
Biking: Bike racks are located at two entrances (map below).
Transit: The MetroBus 90 Hampton route has northbound and southbound stops nearby at Concourse at Washington.

Join us for Read, Play, Grow, a “come and go as you please” outdoor event in Forest Park. We’ll fill the Nature Playscape with books, puppets, flannel boards and flannels.

Grab a blanket, grab a book and connect with nature as we come together to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with your child.

Ideal for caregivers of children ages 0–5.

Weather: This program is weather dependent. Cancellations will be posted here and in the event calendar on the St. Louis Public Library’s website.

Sensory considerations: