Events

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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create art inspired by our current exhibition. 

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2:00 pm on Sundays.

Special Events

Artists & Authors
For Families

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Join Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.

Artists & Authors
Talks

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Join artist Raúl Colón for a tour of Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón. 

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Dec
18
thru
Jan
26
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Puppets! Puppets! Puppets!

Create your own puppet to explore your own unique narrative. 

Dec
28
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson

Join Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.

Jan
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Jan
10
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Jan
16
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

Explore the BERL

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Jan
17
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Jan
18
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
Talks

Gallery Talk with Raúl Colón

Join artist Raúl Colón for a tour of Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón. 

Jan
23
Thu
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Geometry with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Jan
23
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Back to Basics with Cut Loose Collage Workshop Bundle (4 Workshops)

Register for all four Cut Loose Collage Workshops with local collage artist Michael Sjostedt for a reduced price and save!

Jan
24
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Jan
28
Tue
6:30 pm
Online
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Jan
29
thru
Mar
16
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Drafting Daydreams

Create a layered drawing and draft up your most whimsical daydream!

Feb
5
thru
9
All Day
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 5-9 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)

Feb
7
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Feb
7
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Feb
14
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Feb
15
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Carol Joy Munro

Join author Carol Joy Munroe as she shares her debut picture book, Springtime Storks.

Feb
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Feb
27
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Online
Talks

Free to Be...You and Me at 50: Music, Messages, and Memories

Join us for a retrospective look at the creation, popular reception, and ongoing legacy of Free to Be…You and Me, while also sharing your own memories, thoughts, and questions with other participants.

Feb
28
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.