
Past Events
Back to Basics: Color with Cut Loose Collage Workshops
(SOLD OUT) Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.
Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - REGISTRATION IS FULL
A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Bookshop Sale
Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!
Gallery Talk with Laura Briggs and Jackson Briggs-Nye
Dr. Laura Briggs and her son, Jackson, talk about the impact of William’s Doll on their family.
Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal
Join Juana Martinez-Neal while she shares her new picture book biography about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, “the godfather of potatoes.”
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Explore the BERL
Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the UMass FAC
Eric Carle’s books come to life on stage at the UMass Fine Arts Center.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Collagraph Creations
Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!
Special Storytime: Richard Michelson
Join local award-winning author Richard Michelson and former state Senator Eric Lesser at the launch storytime event for Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder.
Groovy Grown-Up '70s Party
Join pianist Joshua Sitron and musical theater star Myka Plunkett for an evening of food, drink, singing and dancing, and 1970s style!
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books
Hear from Black women authors that push back against negative beliefs, counter negative stereotypes, and represent the beauty, joy, magic, and diversity of Black girls and their families.