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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Illustration of horse in bed dreaming.
Dec
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.

Group of students looking at a picture book together.
Dec
9
Sat
10:00 am
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Dec
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Illustration of horses on cobblestone road
Dec
6
Wed
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Horse Tales: A Conversation

Horse Tales exhibition artists Gianna Marino, Ruth Sanderson, and Jennifer Thermes share their love of horses.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Dec
1
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.

Four children outside playing with dreidels.
Nov
26
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans

Join us for a special storytime that brings together the Jewish and Latin American holiday traditions.

Infants in a hospital nursery, with one baby holding a guitar and wailing loudly, with music notes surrounding them.
Nov
25
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors

Special Storytime: Jason Perkins

Are you ready to rock? Join local author Jason Perkins as he shares his debut picture book, Rock Stars Don’t Nap!

Assortment of photos showing The Rainbow Players performers.
Nov
25
Sat
11:30 am
For Families, Performances

Habitat Habitat: From the Animal's Point of View

Join The Rainbow Players and learn fun new songs and ways to help the animals!

A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.
Nov
24
thru
26
All Day
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!
A wall filled with colorful, handmade collages.
Nov
22
thru
Dec
31
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Animals Abound!

Create an animal collage using reused collage papers!

Mixed-Media art showing Noah on the ark surrounded by animals, with a dove flying towards him.
Nov
19
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks, Workshops

Family Portrait Workshop with Hanoch Piven

Join Israeli artist Hanoch Piven as he guides guests in creating self-portraits using everyday materials.
Group of students looking at a picture book together.
Nov
18
Sat
12:30 pm
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.
Car interior showing hand on steering wheel and teddy bear against dashboard. Rearview mirrow shows a child in the backseat. Looking out the widsheild on a snowy day.
Nov
18
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sydney Smith

In Do You Remember? Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change.
Illustration from The Tiny Seed, in which seeds float over snowy mountain peaks.
Nov
17
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Spanish and English.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Nov
16
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

Explore the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL)

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.
A green crayon draws on a piece of paper with red and yellow marks on it.
Nov
14
Tue
6:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.
Animal families seated in a synagogue during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.
Nov
12
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

Telling Tales & Painting Pictures: Writing and Illustrating Jewish Children's Books

Hear from a panel of authors as they discuss the joys (and challenges) of creating children’s books exploring Jewish culture and traditions.
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Nov
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Illustration of stars and moon with ladder
Nov
4
Sat
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

To New Heights! Fundraiser for The Carle

Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.
A giant child hugs an apartment building, with a blue silhouette of a cityscape in the distance.
Nov
4
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Katie Yamasaki

Join author/artist Katie Yamasaki as she reads from her book, Everything Naomi Loved, co-written with Ian Lendler.