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.

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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!

 

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25 West 52 Street, New York City

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