Children in two different age groups can enjoy wonderful books and exciting activities during any or all of the four Monday sessions of Every-Birdy Loves Reading at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

The dates are July 16, July 23, Aug. 13, and Aug. 20. The times are 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for 3- to 4-year-olds and 11 a.m. to noon for ages 5 to 8.

Each program will be in the Story Barn of the Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden. On Monday, July 16, the 3- to 4-year-olds will hear “Birds,” a book by Kevin Henkes. They’ll make stuffed paper birds and then turn them into a mobile to take home.

The 5- to 8-year-olds will hear a reading of “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell. They’ll learn about the different parts of an owl and then make pinecone owls.

On Monday, July 23, the book for ages 3 to 4 will be “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert, while ages 5 to 8 will hear “Swirl by Swirl” by Johce Sigman. The books for Monday, Aug. 13, are “Quiet in the Garden” by Aliki for 3- to 4-year-olds and “Sunflower House” by Eve Bunting for the older group. And the final week’s books will be “Ten Little Caterpillars” by Bill Martin Jr. and, for ages 5 to 8, “What Do Roots Do?” by Kathleen Kudlinski.

Activities themed on each book and tailored to each age group will include a scavenger hunt, crafts, and circle time. The activities will differ from day to day.

The fees for each session of Every-Birdy Loves Reading are $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers. To sign up, visit www.MaineGardens.org, call 633-4333, ext. 101, or stop by the Botanical Gardens, off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.