Literature Live
Beloved storybook characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play at Literature Live, a weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet and pose for pictures with characters such as Curious George, Peter Rabbit, and Biscuit. And don’t forget to check out a book at the Gelser Library desk and continue your literary adventure at home.
Literature Live programs take place on a variety of weekends throughout the year and are included with general museum admission fees.
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Upcoming programs
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13
Literature Live: Pippi Longstocking
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Pippi Longstocking, the unconventional eight-year-old. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
Literature Live: Corduroy
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Corduroy, the department store teddy bear. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27
Literature Live: Papa Bear
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Papa Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, June 9 & 10
Literature Live: Amelia Bedelia
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday, June 30–Sunday, July 1
Literature Live: Cat in the Hat
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday, June 30–Sunday, July 1
Literature Live: Cat in the Hat
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, July 6–Sunday, July 8
Literature Live: Brother Bear
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Brother Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, July 13–Sunday, July 15
Literature Live: Skippyjon Jones
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Skippyjon Jones, the adventurous Siamese cat. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, July 20–Sunday, July 22
Literature Live: Ladybug Girl
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Lulu, the Ladybug Girl. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, July 27–Sunday, July 29
Literature Live: Mama Bear
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Mama Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, August 3–Sunday, August 5
Literature Live: The Lorax
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Dr. Seuss’s Lorax. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, August 10–Sunday, August 12
Literature Live: Lyle Lyle Crocodile
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Lyle Lycle Crocodile, a city-dwelling croc. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, August 17–Sunday, August 19
Literature Live: Sister Bear
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Sister Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, August 24–Sunday, August 26
Literature Live: Peter Rabbit
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit. Included with general museum admission fees.
Friday, August 31–Sunday, September 2
Literature Live: Papa Bear
Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Papa Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, September 8 & 9
Literature Live: Nutbrown Hare
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Nutbrown Hare, the lovable rabbit. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30
Literature Live: Lilly
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Lilly with the purple purse. Included with general museum admission fees.
Saturday & Sunday, October 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9
Literature Live: The Grinch
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. Meet Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch. Included with general museum admission fees
Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16
Literature Live
11 a.m.–4 p.m., and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books and into the National Museum of Play. (Details TBD.) Included with general museum admission fees.
