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Mar 03,2012 - Mar 10, 2012

MAR

SAT 03

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Grand Opening Weekend for our new Literacy Quilt Exhibit!

10:00, for All ages

Celebrate children's books with literacy quilts designed by retired New York City school librarian Muriel Feldshuh. Her quilts will be the centerpiece of the museum's library and activities exploring literacy through June 3rd.

Join us to celebrate its grand opening when our love of literacy takes over the Museum. Meet and greet some local authors/illustrators, celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and enjoy some amazing programs that celebrate the Underground Railroad!
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Blooming Babies: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

Join us in singing Happy Birthday to none other than Dr Seuss! Spend a morning listening to cherished tales and create your very own super, seuss-tastical party hat to take home.
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Literacy Quilt Author Series: Melissa Iwai

12:00, for All ages

Author and Illustrator Melissa Iwai will be reading from her book "Soup Day" and leading visitors in a collage workshop, using images from the
book.
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Paper City Puppets Presents: A Grand Ole Gift

12:30, for All ages

It’s Polly Mae’s birthday and theirs is nothing she wants more than the new video game from Mind-Endo Enterprises, but when Grandma and Grandpa show up for her birthday celebration with a sick dog and some old fashioned gifts, Polly Mae gets more than she ever could have wished for and finds out that special gifts come all different shapes and sizes. Starring the handmade Paper City Puppets, featuring live music and original songs.
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Hidden Messages

02:30, for 5 and up

Quilts gave directions on the Underground Railroad using symbols. Check out our Literacy Quilt exhibit and make a symbolic craft of your own.
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Celebrating Literacy: Alphabet Fun!

02:30, for 5 and under

The ABC’s are fun, especially when you learn them among friends. Join us for story time of the beloved tale, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and listen to how exciting remembering the alphabet can be. Create a letter craft to take home.
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Paper City Puppets Presents: A Grand Ole Gift

03:00, for All ages

It’s Polly Mae’s birthday and theirs is nothing she wants more than the new video game from Mind-Endo Enterprises, but when Grandma and Grandpa show up for her birthday celebration with a sick dog and some old fashioned gifts, Polly Mae gets more than she ever could have wished for and finds out that special gifts come all different shapes and sizes. Starring the handmade Paper City Puppets, featuring live music and original songs.
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Literacy Quilt Author Series: Melanie Hope Greenberg

03:30, for All ages

Melanie Hope Greenberg will be reading from "Mermaids" and signing copies of her work, which will be available for purchase in the KidShop.

SUN 04

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Grand Opening Weekend for our new Literacy Quilt Exhibit!

10:00, for All ages

Celebrate children's books with literacy quilts designed by retired New York City school librarian Muriel Feldshuh. Her quilts will be the centerpiece of the museum's library and activities exploring literacy through June 3rd.

Join us to celebrate its grand opening when our love of literacy takes over the Museum. Meet and greet some local authors/illustrators, celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss and enjoy some amazing programs that celebrate the Underground Railroad!
REMIND ME
Blooming Babies: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

11:30, for 18 mos-2 1/2 yrs

Join us in singing Happy Birthday to none other than Dr Seuss! Spend a morning listening to cherished tales and create your very own super, seuss-tastical party hat to take home.
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Literacy Quilt Author Series: Selina Alko

12:00, for All ages

Selina Alko will be reading from "Every-Day Dress-Up" and signing copies of her work.
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National Grid Earthworks: Inside a Beehive

01:30, for 4 and up

For literacy weekend, we’re going inside a beehive just like the Magic School Bus gang! Collect pollen and nectar from flowers, build your own honeycomb, and taste-test local honey! Sponsored by National Grid.
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Celebrating Literacy: Alphabet Fun!

02:30, for 5 and under

The ABC’s are fun, especially when you learn them among friends. Join us for story time of the beloved tale, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and listen to how exciting remembering the alphabet can be. Create a letter craft to take home.
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Literacy Quilt Author Series: Mari Takabayasi

03:30, for All ages

Mari Takabayasi will be reading from "I Live in Brooklyn" and signing copies of her work.