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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Feb
3
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your imagination and your dancing feet!

Feb
1
thru
5
Child wearing pink Piggie ears and holding Elephant & Piggie book.
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 1-5 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)
Tue
Jan
31
Hands turning the page of a book. On the book's illustration, a young girl also turns the page of a book while colorful animals surrounded by green foliage look at her.
Artists & Authors, Online

Virtual Author Visit with Grace Lin and Kate Messner: Once Upon a Book

Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin and Kate Messner as they share a sneak-preview of their upcoming release, Once Upon A Book. (Zoom link provided upon purchase of book)
Sun
Jan
29
People sitting on bus
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Last Stop on Market Street | Hora de cuentos bilingües: Última parada de la Calle Market

Share stories in English and Spanish during this bilingual read aloud. Vengan compartir con nosotros el cuento bilingüe en español e inglés.

Fri
Jan
27
A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Thu
Jan
26
Book cover of Love Without Bounds, showing different families set in an assortment of frames.
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families

Join us for this virtual program and hear from the authors of Love without Bounds, a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms.
Sat
Jan
21
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!
Fri
Jan
20
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
Jan
15
Illustration of children leaving bus for school.
Talks & Tours

Members' Gallery Tour with Chief Curator Ellen Keiter

A special gallery tour just for Museum Members!
Sat
Dec
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
Dec
17
Three youths surrounded by affirmation phrases.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours

The Antiracist Kid: A Book Talk with Author Tiffany Jewell

Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join author Tiffany Jewell in a group conversation about racism and injustice – and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media.

Fri
Dec
16
A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Sat
Dec
10
Rabbit and squirrel greeting one another in snow.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Corinne Demas

Listen to author Corinne Demas read her new book The Perfect Tree, then imagine and create your own perfect tree!
Fri
Dec
9
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
7
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Fri
Dec
2
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by inspired by Philip and Erin Stead’s Bear Has a Story to Tell. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Nov
25
thru
27
An assortment of gifts including children's books, art supplies and plush doll.
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 35% off store-wide!
Wed
Nov
23
Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.
For Families

Moomin Storytime

Join us as we celebrate the Moomins books by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson!
Sat
Nov
19
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
Nov
12
Three musicians sitting on a stone wall with puppets, a guitar, and tamborine.
For Families, Performances

Family Music Concert With Tom Knight and In the Nick of Time!

Join us for a rocking good time for all, BIG and small! Beloved Pioneer Valley musicians Tom Knight and In The Nick of Time are celebrating the release of new music.