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From Storytime to Screentime in New York

Wednesdays – Fridays: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturdays & 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 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!

Storytime is free for Paley Members; included in General Admission.

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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”

Jul 30 – Aug 3 
August 13 – 17 
August 27 – 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 6 – 10
August 20 – 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 3 – 7
September 17 – 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 10 – 14
September 24 – 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!

OCTOBER

Marc Brown’s beloved series Arthur shares the stories from the daily lives of an aardvark named Arthur, his classmates, his family, and fellow residents of Elwood City. Join us as we share some of these stories, including what happens when Arthur and his friends get locked in the public library, what he must do when he comes down with an itchy case of chicken pox.

The World of Arthur

“Arthur’s Chicken Pox”

October 1 – 5
October 15 – 19
When Arthur gets chicken pox and is waited on hand and foot by his grandmother, his younger sister D.W. becomes jealous and begins faking her own illness. 

“Locked in the Library!”

October 8 – 12
October 22 – 26
When feuding classmates Arthur and Francine are paired for a class project, they meet at the library on a Saturday afternoon. When Arthur falls asleep and Francine misses the announcement about the library closing, they panic when they learn they will be locked in the library until Monday. They must work together to find a way out.

October Arts & Crafts: Arthur Mask Magic!

Step into the world of Arthur with your very own mask and ears! Color, cut, and tape your way to a fun new look. Plus, enjoy a bonus coloring sheet of Arthur’s little sister, D.W.! Let the fun begin!