Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Wed
Apr
27
Online, Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

PROGRAM IS FULL (Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Sat
Apr
23
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor

Join us as award-winning artist Wendell Minor reflects on his five decades in the publishing world.
Sat
Apr
2
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon

Join author Nadia Salomon as she shares her debut book Goodnight Ganesha.
Fri
Apr
1
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Sun
Mar
27
Performances

Partner Event at the UMass Fine Arts Center: Small Island Big Song

Join our friends at the UMASS Fine Arts Center for this co-sponsored performance.
Sat
Mar
26
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

The Undefeated: A Conversation with Kadir Nelson

(SOLD OUT) Join us for a special event just for Museum Members!
Sun
Mar
20
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and the start of spring!
Fri
Mar
18
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Thu
Mar
17
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Book Share with Julie Flett, Nooshin Safakhoo, and Sara Khalili

Artists Julie Flett and Nooshin Safakhoo and translator Sara Khalili come together to share their work and process.
Tue
Mar
15
For Families, Online

Storytime with The Carle: The Old Boat

Join us on Facebook Live for a storytime about a boy, a boat, and the changing sea.
Sat
Mar
12
For Families

Mandarin & English Bilingual Storytime

Join us for this bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.
Fri
Mar
4
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Tue
Mar
1
Online, Workshops

Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full) Learn how to select picture books that reflect the lives and identities of all readers, and discover tools for building a more inclusive book collection.
Feb
24
thru
27
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting during School Vacation Week will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last!
Wed
Feb
23
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Pop-ups

Create your own paper pop-ups!
Tue
Feb
22
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Watercolor Resist Drawings

Create your own watercolor resist drawing using fun techniques!
Mon
Feb
21
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Zine Making

Create your own zine using only one sheet of paper, scissors, and drawing tools!
Fri
Feb
18
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Thu
Feb
17
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Educators' Night with Raúl Colón

Join us as award-winning illustrator Raúl Colón discusses how daydreaming can support one’s creative process.
Thu
Jan
27
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Virtual Gallery Talk with Caleb Neelon

A virtual tour of The Carle’s special exhibition, I Could Do That! The Picture Book Art of Ed Emberley.