Past Events
Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal
Join award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal as she reads from her joy-filled bilingual board books.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
First Book Friendiversary
Families visiting between February 7-11 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by The Snowy Day.
Whole Book Approach
Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
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.
Gallery Tour
Enjoy a curator-led gallery tour of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.
Members' Gallery Tour
A special tour for museum members of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.
Special Storytime: Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner
Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, Finding Home: Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Cover to Cover, with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Wong
Two Horn Book Magazine cover artists and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners help celebrate the publication’s hundredth year.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Everyday Art Project: The Bigger Picture!
Create your own folded drawing to expand and reveal a bigger picture!
PuppetKabob Presents The Snowflake Man
This award-winning puppet show from PuppetKabob is inspired by Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted world attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.
In Conversation: Seymour Chwast and Leonard S. Marcus
Learn more about Seymour Chwast’s illustrious career in both graphic design and children’s books.
Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English
Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.
Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall
In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.
Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Horse Tales: A Conversation
Horse Tales exhibition artists Gianna Marino, Ruth Sanderson, and Jennifer Thermes share their love of horses.