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 storytime, 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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May

The World of Eric Carle

Celebrate Spring with “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” featuring the work of artist and author Eric Carle.  

May Arts & Crafts: The Very Hungry Caterpillar String Puppet!

Meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar—he’s starving, and you get to choose his next snack! With construction paper, markers, string, and craft sticks, create a pull-along caterpillar puppet and a snack-on-a-stick for him to munch. Apple or cake? Don’t forget to cut a hole for his first bite! 

June

Ada Twist Scientist

Ada Twist Scientist: “A Fort of One's Own”/“Twelve Angry Birds”

Eight-year-old scientist Ada and her friends use household items to unlock the door to her brother Arthur’s backyard fort, and later must use science to prove family cat’s innocence when she is accused of drinking water from the bird feeder.  

June Arts & Crafts: Happy little birds!

Snack time’s over in Ada Twist’s backyard, and the birds are flying home! With paper, markers, and pipe cleaners, craft your own bird family and tuck them into a warm, cozy nest. 

July

The Magic School Bus

“The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space”

Ms. Frizzle and her science class board the Magic School Bus to learn all about the solar system and outer space! 

July Arts & Crafts: Make Your Own Solar System!

After you take a journey with Ms. Frizzle, make a miniature solar system of your very own! Using a paper cup, scissors, and crayons or markers, draw the sun and the planets working together in solar system harmony.