Most Mondays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m., October through April. Gardens will open to Preschool Story Time families from 9 – 10 a.m. on story time days.
No charge
No reservations needed
In the Four Arts Gardens, please bring a towel or blanket.
4 years of age and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each story time is based on an educational theme. Afterwards, enjoy arts and crafts that bring the stories to life.
Please note that during renovation, parking is extremely limited. Our parking lots will fill during program times and no additional parking can be provided by the Four Arts. We strongly recommend carpooling, ride share and/or drop off for all Preschool Story Times.
October 2026
Thursday, October 8: Fire Prevention Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, October 19: Spiders
Thursday, October 22: Pumpkins
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, October 26: Monsters
Thursday, October 29: Happy Halloween
November 2026
Monday, November 2: Fall
Thursday, November 5: Native American Heritage Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, November 9: Owls
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Monday, November 16: Mickey Mouse Day
Thursday, November 19: Dolly Parton Celebration
Monday, November 23: Happy Thanksgiving
Monday, November 30: Dinosaurs
December 2026
Thursday, December 3: Winter Wonderland
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, December 7: Deck the Halls
Monday, December 8: Mele Kalikimaka
Thursday, December 10: Gingerbread
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Monday, December 14: Hanukkah
Thursday, December 17: Animals at Christmastime
Monday, December 21: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
January 2027
Monday, January 4: Night
Thursday, January 7: PJ Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, January 11: Penguins
Thursday, January 14: Construction
Thursday, January 21: ABCs
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Monday, January 25: 123s
Thursday, January 28: Colors
February 2027
Monday, February 1: Lucy Cousin’s Birthday
Thursday, February 4: Imaginary Creatures
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, February 8: Mo Willems’ Birthday
Thursday, February 11: Happy Valentine’s Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Thursday, February 18: Sleeping
Monday, February 22: I Love My Cat
Thursday, February 25: I Love My Dog
March 2027
Monday, March 1: Dr. Seuss Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Thursday, March 5: Superhero Day
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.
Monday, March 8: Animal Sillies
Thursday, March 11: American Farmer Day
This story time is a gift of the Palm Beach Country Club Foundation.
Monday, March 15: Pond
Thursday, March 18: Manners
Monday, March 22: Caterpillars & Butterflies
Thursday, March 25:Peter Cottontail Day & Egg Hunt
Monday, March 29: Ocean
April 2027
Thursday, April 1: Garden Day with Garden Club of Palm Beach
Monday, April 5: Weather
Thursday, April 8: Police Day
Monday, April 12: Jungle
Thursday, April 15: Around the World
Thursday, April 22: USA & Florida
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
Monday, April 26: Mermaid
Thursday, April 29: End of Season Pirate Party
This Children’s Library Story Time Themed Day is a gift of the E. Block, S. Casdin, and A. Hassenfeld Families.