Kids Culture 11.27.14
Museum Magic
At the Children’s Museum of the East End, fans of Angelina Ballerina may still have a chance to hear the series’ author, Katharine Holabird, read from and sign copies of books in her new Twinkle series tomorrow at 10 a.m. The reading costs $15 and is free for museum members.
On Saturday, children 6 to 10 can make Model Magic figurines at 10 a.m., while younger ones 2 to 6 work on cinnamon dough ornaments in a separate family workshop at the same time. The Model Magic costs $15, or $10 for members; the ornament workshop is $15 plus museum admission.
Sunday at 10 a.m. marks the return of Waffle Sundays at the museum. Families can make their own waffles and eat them, too, at 10 a.m. The cost is $20, including admission, or $7 for members. Looking ahead, a Pizza and Pajama Night on Friday, Dec. 5, will include a reading of “Maisy Makes Gingerbread” and some gingerbread baking from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for $10, free for members. Reservations are also being taken for gingerbread house workshops on Dec. 6 and Dec. 12 at 10 and 11 a.m. The cost of $30 per house, or $20 for members, includes entrance to the museum.
They’re Brave
Kate McMullan, a children’s book author, will be at Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor tomorrow at 11 a.m. to read from her new one, “I’m Brave,” illustrated by Jim McMullan, her husband. Both will be on hand to sign copies.
Open Studio at the Parrish
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will cater to families tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday with open studio hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Drawing inspiration from works in the collection or the current exhibitions, “Steven and William Ladd: Mary Queen of the Universe” and “Alan Shields: In Motion,” families can let their own creative juices flow. The open studio is free with museum admission.
For Thanksgiving Week
The post-Thanksgiving week will be busy at the local libraries, with things for kids to do almost every day of the week. Tomorrow, kids 4 and older can explore the “wonders of wood” during an art program from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the East Hampton Library. On Wednesday, the same ages can make Olaf sock-body snowmen from 4 to 5 p.m.
At the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, kids who take in a photograph can make a frame for it with the help of Valerie DiLorenzo on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., while holiday music plays in the background. Singing will be welcomed. It will be over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. during a story and craft time for all ages at the Amagansett Library.
At the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton, snow globes are in the forecast in a program for 7 to 12-year-olds from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. All ages have been invited to join in a holiday garland workshop at the library on Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Jungle Bob
Jungle Bob will visit the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton with his collection of snakes, lizards, turtles, tarantulas, and other exotic creatures for a “live animal extravaganza” for all ages on Saturday at 11 a.m. Space is limited and advance reservations are a must.
On Sunday at the museum, kids 6 and older can learn about fossils and how they were made, then make their own versions to take home. There is a $5 materials fee for the program, and advance registration has been suggested.