Upcoming Events @ Town (Post: 2/14)
Event DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Patty Lakin, one of our favorite authors (a favorite neighbor, too!) visits Bank Street Book Store February 18 at 10:30 a.m. for Saturday story time. Patty has written many children's books that already fill our shelves, and now there are new titles to add: "Skateboards" and "Bicycles" among them. These two titles are part of a series of books about everyday objects beautifully designed, crafted by hand, and of great interest to readers from eight to 12 years old. Hear Patty reveal the secrets of good design through words, photographs, and illustrations that create understanding and appreciation. For the youngest listeners, Patty will share one of her delightful Max and Mo stories, making this event truly fun for all ages.
LOCATION: Prospect Lefferts Gardens store - 632 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Event date: Saturday, February 18, 2017 - 1:30pm
New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of the Olympians series returns to Greenlight to present his newest installment, Artemis: Wild Goddess of the Hunt. Shunned even before she was born and destined to live a life of solitude, Artemis finds power through her mighty bow. She slays those who wish to do harm to the innocent and takes care of the young and helpless. She protects women and young girls, helps in childbirth, soothes, and is unrivaled in her hunting abilities. George presents his book with his inimitable interactive storytelling and quick-as-a-flash live cartooning, sure to delight kids of all ages!
Event DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 10:30am to 11:30am
An umbrella is just an umbrella, right? Not so, insist Hedgehog, Cat, Bear, and Rabbit. The animals suggest, "Isn't it a boat? A tent? A flying machine? A cane?" It is up to everyone's friend Elephant to consider just what his green umbrella can be in this picture-book ode to imagination called "The Green Umbrella." Meet author Jackie Azua Kramer and hear her read her book at morning story time at Bank Street Book Store on Saturday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m.
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum
EVENT DATE: Saturday, March 11, 2017, 3 - 5 p.m.
The New York Public Library is delighted to host the sixth annual 90-Second Newbery Film Festival—a yearly video contest in which kid filmmakers create short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery award-winning books in about 90 seconds. Join us to watch movies that are hilarious, ingenious, and inspiring, created by kids in New York and all around the the country!