Visitors posing for group photo with Captain Underpants and Dog Man at an event..

Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

Sat

Dec

9

Group of students looking at a picture book together.

Talks & Tours

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.

Fri

Dec

8

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Wed

Dec

6

Illustration of horses on cobblestone road

Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Horse Tales: A Conversation

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

Fri

Dec

1

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Sun

Nov

26

Four children outside playing with dreidels.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans

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

Sat

Nov

25

Infants in a hospital nursery, with one baby holding a guitar and wailing loudly, with music notes surrounding them.

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!

Sat

Nov

25

Assortment of photos showing The Rainbow Players performers.

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!

Nov

24

thru

26

A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.

Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!

Sun

Nov

19

Mixed-Media art showing Noah on the ark surrounded by animals, with a dove flying towards him.

Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours, Workshops

Family Portrait Workshop with Hanoch Piven

Join Israeli artist Hanoch Piven as he guides guests in creating self-portraits using everyday materials.

Sat

Nov

18

Group of students looking at a picture book together.

Talks & Tours

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.

Sat

Nov

18

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.

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.

Fri

Nov

17

Illustration from The Tiny Seed, in which seeds float over snowy mountain peaks.

For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English

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

Thu

Nov

16

Assortment of books from the BERL collection

Talks & Tours

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.

Tue

Nov

14

A green crayon draws on a piece of paper with red and yellow marks on it.

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.

Sun

Nov

12

Animal families seated in a synagogue during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

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.

Fri

Nov

10

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat

Nov

4

Illustration of stars and moon with ladder

Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

To New Heights! Fundraiser for The Carle

Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Sat

Nov

4

A giant child hugs an apartment building, with a blue silhouette of a cityscape in the distance.

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.

Fri

Nov

3

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Peter Sís’ Fire Truck.

Fri

Oct

27

Illustration from Slowly, Slowly, with sloth hanging from branch above crocodile.

For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Portuguese & English

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