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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Sun
Jun
25
A baby sits on the grass next to a rabbit, and is pointing up to a smiling moon.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: E.B. Goodale

Join author/illustrator E. B. Goodale as she presents her new book, The Moon Remembers, a lyrical look at how the moon is a guardian for us all.
Sat
Jun
17
A girl sits on a gray spotted horse, surrounded by ten other horses and colorful trees.
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Members' Reception for Horse Tales: Galloping into Children's Books

Members: Please RSVP by June 14!
Sat
Jun
17
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Sat
Jun
17
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.
Sat
Jun
17
Horse wearing a birthday hat and pink tutu prances with young child in a living room, with parents and brother looking on.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Family Fun Day

Join us for day of stories, book signings, and drawing demonstrations as we celebrate the opening of Horse Tales: Galloping into Children’s Books.
Fri
Jun
16
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Sun
Jun
4
Sonny Rollins playing the saxophone on a bridge as a car drives by.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Jerrard K. Polk

A Child’s Introduction to Jazz with illustrator Jerrard K. Polk
Sat
Jun
3
A father and child lie down on the back of a pickup truck, looking up at the stars.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Jessica Love

In A Bed of Stars, award-winning creator Jessica Love shares a tender story that celebrates first-time camping, father-child bonding, and feeling at one with the universe.
Fri
Jun
2
A child in overalls runs holding a striped kite overhead in the blue sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Daniel’s Good Day, by Micha Archer.

Thu
May
25
Multiracial family wearing pajamas and reading a book in bed.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Online, Talks & Tours

Book Bonding: A Conversation with Author Megan Dowd Lambert and Friends

Hear author Megan Dowd Lambert discuss her new essay collection, Book Bonding: Building Connections Through Family Reading.
Mon
May
22
A pile of colorful picture books.
Online, Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

Note: Program is full. Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Sat
May
20
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Sat
May
20
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.
Sat
May
20
Illustrated letters spelling arigato.
Workshops

Educator Workshop

The Five College Center for East Asian Studies and The Carle team up to present an educator workshop focusing on the special exhibition, Eric Carle ❤️ Japan.
Sun
May
14
An assortment of colorful circles and snails.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Carter Higgins

Join creator Carter Higgins as she presents her new book, Some of These Are Snails!
Fri
May
12
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.

Sun
May
7
Illustration of scuba diver in reef.
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Gallery Talk with Claire A. Nivola and H. Nichols B. Clark

Enjoy a gallery tour with artist Claire A. Nivola!
Sun
May
7
Illustration of red tile buildings.
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Members' Gallery Talk with Claire A. Nivola and H. Nichols B. Clark

A special gallery tour just for Museum Members!
Fri
May
5
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Patricia Intriago’s Dot.

May
3
thru
13
Spread of books in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and English
For Families

Multilingual May Storytime Series

Join us for this special series of interactive bilingual storytimes in Arabic, English, Mandarin, Quechua, and Spanish.