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From Storytime to Screentime in Los Angeles

Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Sundays 12:30 – 1:30 pm
The Paley Archive at the Beverly Hills Public Library

Every Saturday and Sunday, families can enjoy 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!

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

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JUNE

Join Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister Bear in two episodes of this animated children's show based on the classic books by Stan and Jan Berenstain: The Trouble at School and Count Their Blessings.

The World of the Berenstain Bears

The Trouble at School

May 31 & June 1
June 14 & 15
June 28 & 29

Bears Count Their Blessings

June 7 & 8
June 21 & 22

June Arts & Crafts: Berenstain Bears Paper Bag Puppets

Join the Berenstain Bears for a day of fun as you create your own paper bag puppet! Using simple materials like paper bags, construction paper, markers, and glue, you’ll bring Papa, Mama, Brother, or Sister Bear to life. Afterward, you can put on a puppet show with your new creation! It’s a great craft for family bonding and sparking creativity.

JULY

Originally created by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939, Madeline is a seven-year-old redheaded girl attending boarding school in Paris, joined by her eleven classmates and led by their teacher, Miss Clavel. Though Madeline is the youngest, she is the bravest and finds herself in a series of adventures around Paris. Join us for stories featuring Madeline, her classmates, and the often-mischievous next-door neighbor, Pepito.

The World of Madeline

“Madeline at the Louvre”

July 5 & 6 
July 19 & 20
In this episode, Madeline takes painting lessons and decides to have her painting framed. While out on a trip to the frame shop, Miss Clavel takes the girls to the Louvre, and Madeline accidentally leaves her painting behind. When a security guard and curator mistake it for a new museum piece, they decide to hang it next to the Mona Lisa! How will Madeline get her beloved painting back?

“Madeline and the Singing Dog”

July 12 & 13
July 26 & 27
In this episode, Miss Clavel takes Madeline, her classmates, and their dog Genevieve to the opera. Unfortunately, Genevieve cannot help but sing along with the baritone on stage. When the girls awake the next morning, they are heartbroken to find Genevieve missing but are surprised to find her back at the opera. Madeline must come up with a plan to get their beloved dog back.

July Arts & Crafts: Bring Madeline’s Paris to Life!

Grab some crayons and get ready for a Parisian adventure! Follow a fun step-by-step guide to draw Madeline, give her a splash of color—classic blue and yellow or your own twist! Then dream up your own scene—maybe she’s at the Eiffel Tower or munching on a croissant at a cozy café. It's your masterpiece—let your imagination run wild!

AUGUST

Written and illustrated in 1955 by Crockett Johnson, Harold and the Purple Crayon tells the story of four-year-old Harold who creates his own world by drawing from his imagination with his magic purple crayon. The imaginative little boy and his art will surely inspire you to draw from your own creativity!

Harold and the Purple Crayon

“Harold and the Purple Crayon Episode 1”

August 2 & 3 
August 16 & 17 
August 30 & 31
In this premiere episode, Harold has trouble falling asleep and uses a magic crayon to go on a grand adventure, featuring a pie-eating porcupine, a very hungry moose, and a scary sea monster who becomes a lovable friend.

“Harold and the Purple Crayon Episode 2”

August 9 & 10
August 23 & 24 
In this rainy day episode, Harold saves two baby squirrels from going over a waterfall, and must help return them home to their mother squirrel.

August Arts & Crafts: Draw Your Adventure with Harold!

Harold went on many exciting adventures! What type of adventure would you go on? What would you do? Who would you see? Select your favorite crayon color and use your imagination to draw your very own adventure, just like Harold.

SEPTEMBER

Theodore Seuss Geisel wrote and illustrated more than sixty children’s books that introduced the world to a multitude of colorful and charismatic characters including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, the Lorax, and so many more. This month, we celebrate the legendary storyteller with onscreen adaptations of his books, as well as crafts as whimsical as his characters.

The World of Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!

September 6 & 7
September 20 & 21
This animated adaptation tells the story of Horton the elephant's valiant effort to protect a tiny planet, populated by “Whos,” nestled on a small clover, in keeping with his motto: “A Person's a Person No Matter How Small.”

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

September 13 & 14
September 27 & 28
When a new garment called a “Thneend” gains popularity, a businessman called the “Once-ler” causes environmental destruction by chopping down the trees needed for the Thneeds. However, a small orange creature called the Lorax stands up against the destruction, declaring, “I speak for the trees!”

September Arts & Crafts: Seuss-tacular Creations!

Bring The Cat in the Hat to life! Using paper plates, colorful construction paper, and markers, craft your very own Cat with his tall, striped top hat. Plus, make a fun foldable bookmark that flips between the mischievous Thing 1 and Thing 2! Get ready for a Seuss-tacular time!