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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 an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition.

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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.

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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.

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Special Events

Visitors in the museum walking next to The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume.
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day


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Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

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Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour


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Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

All Events

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Thu
Apr
3
Close up of hands working with collage materials, papers, pencils, tape, and glue.
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Color with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

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

Fri
Apr
18
Flyer showing artists Oge Mora, Grace Lin, and Raúl Colón
Artists & Authors
For Families
Workshops

Drawing Differences at the Mead

Join us at the Mead Art Museum for a workshop with KidLit artists Oge Mora, Grace Lin, and Raúl Colón.

Wed
Apr
23
Illustration of girl floating through space.
Artists & Authors
For Families
Workshops

In the Art Studio with Raúl Colón: Colored Pencil Creations

Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!

Illustration of girl floating through space.
Artists & Authors
For Families
Workshops

In the Art Studio with Raúl Colón: Colored Pencil Creations

Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!

Thu
May
8
A colorful pile of collage papers with different textures and patterns on them.
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper. 

Tue
May
20
Assortment of picture books
Online
Workshops

Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning

Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.

Mon
Jun
9
A pile of colorful picture books.
Online
Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Thu
Sep
25
Close up of hands working with collage materials, papers, pencils, tape, and glue.
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Storytelling with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

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

Thu
Dec
11
Close up of hands working with collage materials, papers, pencils, tape, and glue.
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Joy with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

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