Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Jan
10
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Fri
Dec
20
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Sun
Dec
15
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Carrie Finison

Join author Carrie Finison for a reading of Pigs Dig a Road.

Fri
Dec
13
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sun
Dec
8
For Families, Performances

UMass FAC - Electric Root Presents: The Sound of (Black) Music!

The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens. 

Sun
Dec
8
For Families

Family Book Share: Exploring Gender Representation

Join us for a book share event showcasing contemporary picture books that explore gender representation.

Fri
Dec
6
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Fri
Dec
6
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Sun
Dec
1
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Sat
Nov
30
For Families, Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

SOLD OUT. Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…

Fri
Nov
29
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Boss Baby meets Forrest Gump in this madcap adventure starring one very intrepid and very asleep baby.

Fri
Nov
22
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Nov
22
thru
Dec
1
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Annual Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!

Tue
Nov
19
Workshops

Collage Club

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the possibilities of collage!

Sat
Nov
16
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd

Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

Sat
Nov
16
Talks & Tours

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Sat
Nov
16
Talks & Tours

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Fri
Nov
15
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Member Preview for Free to Be . . . You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs

A special Members’ preview of Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs!

Fri
Nov
15
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu
Nov
14
Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.