From Storytime to Screentime

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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February 28 – March 29

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

Peanuts

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!

Join Charlie Brown and the gang as they prepare for a big Easter egg hunt. When Marcie mentions she's never dyed Easter eggs, Peppermint Patty shows her how...but Marcie cracks all the eggs! Will the Easter Beagle arrive in time to save the egg hunt?

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 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.

Events and participants are subject to change.

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