From Storytime to Screentime

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Where books come to life—right before your eyes!

Every Saturday and Sunday, families can enjoy From Storytime to Screentime, a fun, entertaining, and educational program featuring screenings of beloved TV shows inspired by classic children’s books. The program starts with a cozy story time, where a presenter reads the original book aloud. Afterward, families will watch the TV show adaptation and participate in arts & crafts and activities inspired by the stories. It’s the perfect combination of reading, watching, and playing—only at Paley!

Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Sundays 12:30 – 1:30 pm
The Paley Archive at the Beverly Hills Public Library
444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Free Parking: The first two hours of parking are free!
Park at 450 N Rexford Drive (next door to the library).

All families are welcome; only Paley Members can reserve spots in advance.

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January

Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends

“Thomas and the Special Letter” / “Home at Last” / “Rock ‘N’ Roll” / “Steam Roller” / “Toad Stands By” / “Bowled Out” 

Enjoy six short episodes featuring the adventures of Thomas and his friends Duke, Peter Sam, Sir Handel, Rheneas, Skarloey, Rusty, and Stepney!

January Arts & Crafts: Choo-Choo Train Collage

Kick off the year with BIG imagination! Kids will love creating their own bright, bold train—complete with sticker wheels, colorful paper cars, and hand-drawn tracks. It’s hands-on, creative, and chugging with fun. All aboard for a craft your little engineer won’t want to miss!

February

Winnie-the-Pooh

“A Valentine for You”

When Rabbit, Tigger, and others find Christopher Robin making a Valentine’s Day card for “Winifred,” Winnie-the-Pooh begins to worry his friend no longer has room for him anymore.

February Arts & Crafts: Heart Shaped Magic!

Create adorable Valentine cards with bright pinks, bold reds, sparkly stickers, and sweet messages—just the kind Winnie-the-Pooh would share with all his Hundred Acre Wood friends!

March

The Busy World of Richard Scarry

Join Huckle, Lowly, Sergeant Murphy, and the residents of Busytown in three stories, “Talking Bread,” “Couscous the African Detective,” and “The Three Fishermen.”

March Arts & Crafts: Wiggly Lowly Worm Stick Puppets!

Time to wiggle into Busytown! Create your own Lowly Worm puppet using paper, markers, and a craft stick. Make him smile, make him silly, and let him wiggle his way through brand-new adventures!