Story Time
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
NOTE: Story Time will continue through Wed., Dec. 10, then pause for the remainder of the year; sessions will resume on Wed., Jan. 7!
Come to Phipps for a fun Story Time among the flowers!
Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics. Attend weekly sessions with a special child in your life! Each session lasts 30 minutes.
Story Time takes place promptly at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance in order to move through the Conservatory to the location of Story Time on the day of the event; you may come even earlier if you wish to explore the Conservatory further before Story Time begins.
Children under age 2 do not need a booked ticket in order to attend, but their guardians do; please note that Story Time programming is designed for preschool-age children.
Snack policy: Phipps requests that our story circle remain snack free to create a safe space for guests with allergies.
We thank our members for reserving timed tickets on our website before coming to Story Time; if you find that you are unable to visit during your reserved time, we kindly ask that you cancel your reservation to make tickets available for others to enjoy the Conservatory by calling 412-622-6914 during our normal operating hours of 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Story Time Book Lists
During the fall months, Story Time explored themes including animals, diverse habitats, sights and scents of autumn, celebrations and world traditions, as well as seasonal change and the start of the winter season. All books read during Story Time are available at select branches Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. To check the availability on the books from our list, click here to the access CLP catalog.
September 2025
- Aaarrrgghh! Spider! by Lydia Monks
- In the Pond by Anna Milbourne
- We Walk Through the Forest by Yana Popona
- Night Animals by Gianna Marino
October 2025
- Hungry Bunny by Claudia Rueda
- The Runaway Pumpkin by Anne Margaret Lewis
- The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise-Brown
- Raccoons and Ripe Corn by Jim Arnosky
- There Was a Young Zombie Who Swallowed a Worm by Kaye Baille and Diane Ewen
November 2025
- The Day of The Dead by Bob Barners
- Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear
- Lighting a Lamp by Jonny Zucker and Jan Bargera
- Walking Together by Edler Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi
December 2025
- Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows
- The Mitten by Jan Brett
Meet Your Storyteller: Ramsha Khan
Story Time has a brand new host! Ramsha Khan from Phipps' Discovery Education team will now be reading a story to families every week. Get to know Ramsha by visiting our blog!
Select photos © Paul g. Wiegman
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