Our space. Your entertainment.

Have your own party plans? Bring them to The Story Garden.

This option is perfect for families bringing a princess, character, musician or other entertainer — or simply planning their own activities.

Includes:

• Private use of The Story Garden + patio
• Story Garden staff member on-site
• Tables and chairs
• Outside entertainment welcome with prior approval

Best for: Any age

Choose a theme. We'll create the storytime experience.

Choose from our collection of Story Garden party themes and we'll pair it with a favorite book and coordinating craft.

Includes everything in our private birthday rental, plus:

• Your choice of Story Garden theme
• Staff-led storytime
• Coordinating craft/activity
• Craft materials for up to 10 children
• Curated themed book display to explore and shop during the party
• The birthday child takes home the featured storytime book as our gift

Recommended for: Ages 4–8

Choose Your Story

Themes may include:

• 🦖 Dinosaur Adventure
• 👑 Once Upon a Time
• 🦄 Magic - Fairies, Unicorns, or Mermaids
• 🚀 Out of This World
• 🐾 Wild About Animals
• 🌊 Under the Sea

Have another story theme in mind? Ask us! Custom themes may be available with advance notice.

We bring the story to life through play.

Our signature Play Me a Story classes become a private birthday experience!

Children begin with a story, then explore intentional play stations designed around the theme before coming back together for another story.

Includes everything in our private birthday rental, plus:

• Choice of available Play Me a Story themes
• Opening storytime (5-10 min)
• Multiple intentional themed play stations
• Guided, open-ended play (45 min)
• Closing storytime (5-10 min)
• Curated themed book display
• A featured book for the birthday child to take home

Designed especially for: Ages 2–5

Play Me a Story themes are selected from our existing collection and may vary throughout the year. Themes include: Colors, Over in the Ocean, In the Garden, Bugs, Arctic Animals, Snow & Ice, Beach Day, Down on the Farm

A First Birthday Celebration

One year. One special day. The beginning of a library they'll grow up with.

Celebrate your little one's first birthday with our signature One for the Books experience.

Unlike our children's birthday parties, this celebration is designed for a larger gathering of family and friends, with guests flowing between the bookstore and patio.

$395 • 90 Minutes • Up to 30 Guests