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.

Fri

Oct

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 picture books.

Thu

Oct

A puppet of a man in a hat walking, with the puppet's shadow cast on a wall.

Artists & Authors, For Families, Online

Behind the Shadow Screen with David Hyde Costello

Watch the family-friendly shadow puppet re-interpretation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with creator David Hyde Costello!

Tue

Oct

A colorful pile of collage papers with different textures and patterns on them.

Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

Explore the creative and sustainable art-making possibilities of paper!

Sat

Oct

A man turns the page of a very large book, with an assortment of people and animals appearing to come out of the page.

Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours

Special Storytime and Book Launch with Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock

Author Michelle Markel and illustrator Barbara McClintock talk about their new picture book bio about Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture books for children.

Sat

Oct

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.

For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

Fri

Oct

For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Fri

Oct

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.

Thu

Oct

Huge purple and orange cloud above a group of people arguing.

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

Let's Disagree: Book Share with Nani Brunini

Hear author Nani Brunini discuss her wordless picture book Disagreement.

Sun

Oct

Firefighter animals on a firetruck hosing down an ice cream shop on fire.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: R.W. Alley

R.W. Alley will describe his path to creating Firefighters to the Rescue!, a new book set in the town of Breezy Valley, a community of anthropomorphic characters.

Fri

Oct

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Kitten’s First Full Moon.

Wed

Oct

Native America girl dancing and smiling, with one hand on hip and the other raised above head holding a feather.

Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Educators' Night: Cynthia Leitich Smith

Guest speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith presents the 2023 Educators’ Night talk: Celebrating Native Voices & Visions for Young Readers.

Sat

Sep

Chapter divider for Grace Lin's book, Chinese Menu, showing two girls smiling and holding chopsticks.

Artists & Authors, For Families, Performances

Moon Festival Celebration with Grace Lin

Join us for a day celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, with award-winning author/artist Grace Lin!

Fri

Sep

cover illustration for Chinese Menu, by Grace Lin, showing a girl smiling and holding a bowl of food.

Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Virtual Classroom Visit: Celebrate the Moon Festival with Grace Lin

Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she shares the customs and traditions—and the stories!—of the Moon Festival (purchase of book required).

Sun

Sep