From Storytime to Screentime
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Where books come to life—right before your eyes!
Wednesdays – Sundays: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Free for Paley Members I Included in General Admission
At The Paley Museum, 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!
Storytime is free for Paley Members; included in General Admission.
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!
April
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears: “Easter Surprise”
Papa, Mama, and Brother Bear reminisce on the year they received a very special Easter surprise: Sister Bear!
April Arts & Crafts: Easter Bunny Mask!
Design your very own Easter bunny mask, just in time for Spring! Using paper, markers, and a craft stick, add your own personal touch to make your bunny your own.
May
The World of Eric Carle
Celebrate Spring with the world of author and artist Eric Carle, with stories including, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me,” “The Very Quiet Cricket,” “The Mixed Up Chameleon,” and “I See a Song.”
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.
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