Our Park Naturalists come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and a related craft or activity with preschool through upper elementary age children. This program is FREE to attend.
***NEW!*** Beginning in September, 2018, we have new schedules for most libraries, AND we’ve added the Monrovia branch of the Morgan County Public Library to our schedule! Be sure to double-check the schedule of your favorite public library in September and beyond so that you don’t miss out on Animal Tales!
***NEW!*** Beginning in September, 2018, advance registration is required for most public libraries. Reserve your spot by calling your favorite public library in advance.
- Avon-Washington Township Public Library: (317) 272-4818
- Brownsburg Public Library: (317) 852-3167
- Clayton – Liberty Township Public Library: No advance registration required.
- Coatesville – Clay Township Public Library: (317) 386-2355
- Danville – Center Township Public Library: (317) 745-2604
- Jamestown – Tri-Area Public Library: (765) 676-6190
- Monrovia branch of Morgan County Public Library: (317) 996-4307
- Plainfield – Guilford Township Public Library: (317) 839-6602
- Roachdale – Franklin Township Public Library: (765) 522-1491
Upcoming Library Programs
February – Go to Sleep, Groundhog!
Poor Groundhog just can’t sleep. He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow, he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn’t Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep, how will he be able to get up for his big day?
- Mon., Feb. 4 at 4:30pm: Plainfield Public Library
- Tues., Feb. 5 at 10:30am: Clayton Public Library
- Tues., Feb. 5 at 1pm: Morgan County Public Library, Monrovia
- Wed., Feb. 6 at 1:30pm: Coatesville Public Library
- Wed., Feb. 6 at 4pm: Brownsburg Public Library
- Thurs., Feb. 7, 4:30pm: Tri-Area Public Library, Jamestown
- Fri., Feb. 8, 2pm: Avon Public Library
- Fri., Feb. 8, 4pm: Danville Public Library
March – Little Beaver and the Echo
This is the much-loved story of Little Beaver, who lives all alone by the edge of a pond. He doesn’t have a friend in the world. One day, when he starts to cry, he hears someone else crying, too. So Little Beaver sets off to find this kindred spirit. Along the way, he’s joined by a duck, an otter, and a turtle, who each claim, “I do need a friend, but it wasn’t me who was crying.” Will Little Beaver ever find the creature who was crying, and make a friend at last?
- Mon., March 4 at 4:30pm: Plainfield Public Library
- Tues., March 5 at 10:30am: Clayton Public Library
- Tues., March 5 at 1pm: Morgan County Public Library, Monrovia
- Wed., March 6 at 1:30pm: Coatesville Public Library
- Wed., March 6 at 4pm: Brownsburg Public Library
- Thurs., March 7, 3pm: Roachdale Public Library
- Thurs., March 7, 4:30pm: Tri-Area Public Library, Jamestown
- Fri., March 8, 2pm: Avon Public Library
- Fri., March 8, 4pm: Danville Public Library
April – Rabbits & Raindrops
It’s the first day outside the nest for Mother Rabbit’s five babies, and all sorts of new creatures and adventures await them. But when a sudden rain shower sends the rabbits scurrying for shelter under the hedge, the other wild animals come to visit them! Jim Arnosky’s graceful watercolors and simple text are sure to delight children experiencing nature’s wonders for the first time.
- Mon., April 1 at 4:30pm: Plainfield Public Library
- Tues., April 2 at 10:30am: Clayton Public Library
- Tues., April 2 at 1pm: Morgan County Public Library, Monrovia
- Wed., April 3 at 4pm: Brownsburg Public Library
- Thurs., April 4, 3pm: Roachdale Public Library
- Thurs., April 4, 4:30pm: Tri-Area Public Library, Jamestown
- Fri., April 5, 2pm: Avon Public Library
- Fri., April 5, 4pm: Danville Public Library