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Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and participatory readings designed for kids and their families.

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  • Sunday, June 7, 11:30 AM–2 PM

    Art Making for All Ages

    Drop in and make art in BAMPFA’s Crane Forum space, next to the Art Wall. Materials will be provided.

  • Saturday, May 9, 11:30 AM–1 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Architectural Designs

    Join local artist Jill McLennan, who has designed public art around the Bay Area, in exploring architectural design with a blueprint plan and a bas relief model.

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, May 9, 2:30–3:30 PM

    Roundtable Reading / Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly

    Inspired by Filipino folklore, this engrossing fantasy will immerse young readers in a tale of suspense and adventure.

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, April 11, 11:30 AM–1 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Go Figure!

    Inspired by Zaroulie Abdaliam’s sculpture, on display in Object Oriented, explore height, width, and depth as you make your own sculpture of an abstract body.

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, April 11, 2:30–3:30 PM

    Roundtable Reading / Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

    Shenice Lockwood is determined to lead her team to the fast-pitch softball regionals, if only she can resolve the mysteries in her family’s past.

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, March 14, 11:30 AM–1 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Leaves, Flowers, and Popsicle Sticks

    Inspired by the ethereal paintings of Zeinab Saleh, use a combination of printing and painting techniques to make your own layered composition.

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, March 14, 2:30–3:30 PM

    ¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único y incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate

    Ivan, an easygoing gorilla living in captivity, enjoys his life until a new friend helps him see things in a new light and inspires him to change.

    Iván, un gorila tranquilo que vive en cautiverio, disfruta de su vida hasta que una nueva amiga le ayuda a ver las cosas en otra perspectiva e inspira a cambiar.

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, February 14, 11:30 AM–1 PM

    Gallery+Studio / Sculpt and Shape

    Learn to make paper and wire sculptures, transforming simple materials into whimsical creatures, abstract forms, and mini masterpieces.

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

  • Saturday, February 14, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM

    Roundtable Reading / A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry

    Learn about orcas in the Salish Sea as you read the heart-stopping adventure of Vega’s tumultuous journey to reunite herself and her brother, Deneb, with their pod.

    Recommended for ages 7 and up with accompanying adult(s)

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