January 1, 2011
Library Programs
Bookworms StoryTime
“Bookworms” is a free storytelling program.
Come explore The Library and our great story trees!
Enjoy plant & nature stories and a take home craft.
This program will go rain or shine.
It is an indoor/ outdoor program; please dress appropriately.
Recommended for children ages 3-8.
Bookworm Themes
The Bookworms story time themes and dates are below:This is a free program for members and free with admission for non-members.
Love those Ladybugs
Wednesdays, October 2 & 16,2013, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 12, 2:00 p.m.
Cluck, Cluck, Cheep, Cheep, Peep, Peep, Pio, Pio, Buc, Buc, the Chickens Say
Wednesdays, November 6 & 20, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2:00 p.m.
In December We Plant
Wednesdays, December 4 & 18, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 21, 2013 (Winter Solstice), 2:00 p.m.
Tropical Paradise with Orchids and a Chocolate Tree
Wednesdays, January 8 & 15, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Barn Storming: Yee-Haw!
Wednesdays, February 5 & 19, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 9, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
What Happened to the Cat in the Hat in the Garden?
Wednesdays, March 5 & 19, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!
Wednesdays, April 2 & 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 12, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Ssssssnakes in the Trees
Wednesdays, May 7 & 21, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 24, 10:30 a.m.
Buzzing through the Arboretum
Wednesdays, June 4 & 18, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 21, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Meet your bookworm guide at The Arboretum Main Entrance
Reading the Western Landscape Book Group
The Book Group explores the portrayal of western North American landscape in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Arboretum Library. The group uses the Shared Inquiry™ method developed by the Great Books Foundation. The chosen book of the month must be read in order to participate. New members welcome.
Check out our current and future book selections and past selections.
Arboretum Library Orientations
Contact Susan Eubank (Susan.Eubank@Arboretum.org or 626-821-3213), the librarian, to arrange a free Library Orientation. Choose between two different orientations and individuals and groups are welcome.
Knowing the Plant World: Exploring the Arboretum Library
Get an overview of the Arboretum Library, it collections and services. This class is for anyone who is curious about what wonderful resources in this valuable and unique library. You will learn about using the materials, Library catalog and internet resources to find information on gardening and plants.
Do Plant and Garden Research Like a Professional: an In-depth Exploration of the Arboretum Library
Learn how to use the library to do research as well as find other information sources about plants. This class is for anyone who has a general understanding of the Arboretum Library collection and who would like to know how to use horticultural and botanical resources in more detail. Bring your questions as an example for research.
Exhibits
If you are interested in arranging an exhibit of your or your group's botanically related works, please contact the Librarian, Susan Eubank.
There is always a small selection of blooming orchids from the Arboretum's extensive orchid collection on display in the library.
