Past Events
Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple
An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer.
Spring Week
(10 am - 4 pm) A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!
Musical Petting Zoo
Hear, experience, and even play instruments of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra!
In the Art Studio with Raúl Colón: Colored Pencil Creations
Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!
In the Art Studio with Raúl Colón: Colored Pencil Creations
Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!
Curator Talk with Bruce Handy
Join curator Bruce Handy for a tour of Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers.
Special Storytime: James Musyoka
James Musyoka will read his book, The Boy Who Read Newspapers, and talk about his life in rural Kenya.
Members' Preview for Open+Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers
A special Members’ preview of Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers
Drawing Differences at the Mead
Join us at the Mead Art Museum for a workshop with KidLit artists Oge Mora, Grace Lin, and Raúl Colón.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Special Storytime: Esmé Shapiro
Join author Esmé Shapiro as she reads her gentle mystery Roy is Not a Dog.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!
“Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…” (Tickets required)
Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!
This program is sold out.
Indigenous Drag Story Hour
Join beloved storytellers Lady Shug and Landa Lakes for a storytime celebrating Native language, stories, and culture.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.