With funding from a generous bequest from Marian Armstrong, The Friends of the Library proudly presents Matthew Cordell's Neighborhood. This exhibit, curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, features 88 original illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning author, Matthew Cordell. Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children, including works of poetry, novels, and picture books such as The Only Fish in the Sea and Follow That Frog by Philip Stead. He has written and illustrated numerous picture books himself, including Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, Cornbread and Poppy, and Wish. His work has been published around the globe in many different languages. Cordell's books have been recognized as Best of the Year selections by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and his first wordless picture book, Wolf in the Snow, was awarded a 2017 Boston Globe-Horn Book honor award and the 2018 Caldecott Medal.
Exhibit Hours in Meeting Room 1B/C, February 3-March 23, 2025 Monday–Thursday: 3–7 PM Friday–Sunday: 1–5 PM Ongoing Exhibit Activities Explore and learn about the art Make a crown inspired by King Alice Make a stamp and mail a card at the post office from Special Delivery Create an exhibit for the museum in Explorers Pick a duck from the duck pond from Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival Snap a photo at the selfie station
Individual Program Schedule: Here Come the Elephants Saturday, Feb 8, 1:15-2:00 pm 1B/C Program Room We'll explore art, read a story, and make colorful elephants together! Age 5 and up. Under the Sea Watercolor Workshops Saturday, Feb 15, 1:00-2:00 pm, 2:00-3:00 pm, and 3:00-4:00 pm 1B/C Program Room Create a watercolor picture with Nancy Davis Metz, a local watercolor artist. Each session will last one hour and start on the hour at 1, 2, and 3 PM. Age 5 and up. Read to a Dog Sunday, Feb 16, 1:00-3:00 pm 1B/C Program Room Read aloud to dogs from the Monroe County Humane Association's Therapy Animal Program! This program is especially helpful for reluctant readers. Age 6 and up. Wolf in the Snow Saturday, Feb 22, 1:15-2:00 pm 1B/C Program Room Help create a story from Matthew Cordell's award-winning wordless book, Wolf in the Snow. Age 3 and up. Cornbread and Poppy Play Sunday, March 2, 2:00-3:00 pm and 4:00-5:00 pm Auditorium To celebrate the Armstrong Exhibit of works by Matthew Cordell, the Bloomington Storytellers Guild will present the playlet "Cornbread and Poppy." Age 5 and up. Matthew Cordell at the Library! Saturday, March 8, 1:00-2:00 pm, book signing at 2:00 pm Auditorium and Hallway outside 1B/1C Caldecott award-winning Illustrator and author Matthew Cordell will be at the Downtown Library to discuss his work and sign books! Age 5 and up. Another Brother Sunday, March 16, 1:15-2:00 pm 1B/C Program Room Enjoy a humorous story about Davy, a sheep who becomes a big brother to 13 siblings! Age 3 and up.
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