Events

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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create art inspired by our current exhibition. 

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Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2:00 pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

Graphic with pink crochet pattern with the words "Free to Be...Yo
For Families
Performances

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


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

Two children sit atop a tree making flying creatures with paper, glue, and scissors.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat


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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!

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Two Museum guests look at art.
Feb
7
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Feb
14
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Detail of braille book
Feb
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Feb
28
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Mar
7
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Two Museum guests look at art.
Mar
7
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

Three educators sitting and printmaking at a large table in the Art Studio.
Mar
13
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Collagraph Creations

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!

Graphic with pink crochet pattern with the words "Free to Be...Yo
Apr
6
Sun
1:00 pm
For Families
Performances

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

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

Cover illustration showing a girl holding a lantern, a stone gate, and a dragon.
May
6
Tue
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Online
Talks

Virtual Classroom Visit with Grace Lin

Elementary classrooms (grades 3-6) will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she talks about her new book,The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, a gorgeously illustrated adventure story about duty, love, and balance (pre-order/purchase of book required).

A colorful pile of collage papers with different textures and patterns on them.
May
8
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper.