Crystal Bridges Brings Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library to Life

Crystal Bridges is turning its galleries into a literary playground for one afternoon this March.

The grand finale of All Bentonville Reads lands at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on March 1, built around Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Bentonville Public Schools is joining forces with Crystal Bridges, Bentonville Public Library, the Amazeum, Museum of Native American History, and more for an afternoon your whole family can enjoy.

The Deets

📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026
🕐 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712
🎟️ Free — No registration required
🔗 More info

Books, Games, and a Few Surprises

Your kids can work through puzzle-style games inspired by the book, get creative at art stations, and dig into hands-on activities led by some of NWA’s most recognizable cultural institutions. Every station ties back to the story, so the more your family has read, the more fun it gets.

Head to Crystal Bridges to learn more about what’s planned for the day.