Past Events

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!

Explore die cuts while creating a feast of delicious treats for the caterpillar to munch through!

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

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

Join Chief Curator Ellen Keiter for a tour of the galleries.

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

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

(Two sessions) Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.

Enjoy this special storytime featuring Robert Munsch’s classic The Paper Bag Princess.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.

Explore making your own alphabet using simple shapes and printmaking techniques!

Join local kid authors and sisters Emma and Belley as they go on a detective adventure!

Join author Josh Funk as he reads from his series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and It’s Not a Fairy Tale.

Join author and illustrator Cecilia Ruiz as she shares her new book Mr. Fiorello’s Head.

Astrid Sheckels will read her latest picture book, Sea Dog, answer questions, and do a drawing demonstration.

The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during February School Vacation Week!

Hear riveting tales of how animal heroes have helped keep troops safe on the front lines.

A frog discovers the vital role he’s meant to play in his woodland home in this debut picture book from Mk Smith Despres.

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.