In The Museum Cafe
Valentine-Making Party
February 4, 2012
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$7 per person; does not include Museum Admission
(Ages 4 and up) Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide all the materials you need to make up to 25 valentines.

Please arrive before 10:00 am. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and all areas of the Museum are closed until 10:00 am. Space is limited to 25, so registration is recommended; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.

Please click here for information on how to register.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
January 3, 2012
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

Professional Development Workshop
What Makes a Picture Book Great?
January 14, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 PDPs) Join Barbara Elleman, librarian, editor of Booklist, creator and editor-in-chief of Book Links, and children’s literature scholar as she reflects on a variety of Caldecott Medal and Honor winners over the years and invites attendees to join in on the discussion.
Instructor: Barbara Elleman

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Auditorium
Hartsbrook Marionettes present
The Swan Geese
January 14, 2012
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Free, Museum Admission extra
A Russian tale adapted by Bronja Zahlingen. Once upon a time, there lived a mother and a father who had two little children: a little girl and a little boy, who was still lying in the cradle. One day, the little girl gladly promised her parents that she would look after her little brother while they went to town. Soon after the parents left for town, the little girl forgot her promise, and she danced away into the meadow. As soon as she was gone, the wild swan geese came flying by, picked up the baby boy and went flying away. The little girl must accept the gifts and help of friends if she is to find her baby brother and bring him safely home again.

February Vacation Week
Museum Open Presidents' Day
February 20, 2012

Making Art and Dance Together
January 14 - January 28, 2012
Saturdays, January 14, 21, 28
9:00 – 10:30 am
$90 per pair (Members $80), $36 each additional child (up to 2 additional children per adult)

Ages 3 – 7 with caregiver
Join dancer and choreographer, Laura Pravitz as she explores art through creative movement in the galleries followed by creative art-making through materials in the Studio with Artist/Educator Meghan Burch.
Instructors: Laura Pravitz and Meghan Burch
(Class size 6-12)

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family
Concert Series Four Story Players Present
Peter and the Wolf
January 28, 2012
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only)

Storyteller/puppeteer Tom Knight teams up with pianists Meg Kelsey Wright and Christine Olson to present Peter and the Wolf by Serge Prokofieff, as well as an original story, The Sorcerer’s Cauldron, which is set to colorful piano pieces by William Gillock. Mix one evil sorcerer, a good witch, a dash of humor and a measure of audience participation for a delightful tale appropriate for younger children. The short musical interludes throughout the program are a great introduction to themes of classical music and will appeal to all ages.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
January 29, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Art Studio
Sculpture Stories
January 2 - January 31, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Using colorful found materials create your own grand sculpture inspired by the newest additions to The Carle’s landscape: Leo Lionni’s bronze, Imaginary Garden and Mo Willems’s steel, The Red Elephant.

Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
January 31, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Afterwards, participants will discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Museum Cafe
Valentine-Making Party
February 4, 2012
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$7 per person; does not include Museum Admission
(Ages 4 and up) Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide all the materials you need to make up to 25 valentines.

Please arrive before 10:00 am. Please note that this is not a drop-off program and all areas of the Museum are closed until 10:00 am. Space is limited to 25, so registration is recommended; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.

Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Auditorium
CANCELLED! Talking About Words
and Pictures with with Award-Winning
Artist/Author James Ransome
February 5, 2012
11:30 am
Doors open for this event at 11:00 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join The Carle’s bookseller, blogger, and book-lover, Andy Laties as he engages picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books
Book signing to follow

Professional Development Workshop
Thinking with Found Materials
February 11, 2012
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Explore ways to collect, store, and offer found and free materials to encourage creative expression and support learning in the pre-K through early elementary classroom and at home.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Great Hall
That Long Tall Sword & Friends
February 11, 2012
1:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Groups will perform traditional English Long Sword Dances.

In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
February 11, 2012
2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus will present two kid-friendly concerts – Junior Choir at 2:00pm,
Concert Choir at 3:30pm.

The Young People’s Chorus is an award-winning community children’s choir based in Amherst. They have performed widely, including WGBY’s Together In Song program, numerous children’s choir festivals, and appearances with Pioneer Valley Symphony, the Smith and Amherst College Orchestras and Amherst Ballet. The choir’s roster currently includes over 100 singers ages 5-14 in three age divisions.

Members Only Event
Members’ Opening Reception
We Are The Ship: The Story of
Negro League Baseball,
original paintings by Kadir Nelson
February 18, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a presentation at 6:15 by by Kadir Nelson, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Monday, February 13 to Jenny Darling Stasinos at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
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In The East Gallery
Special Gallery Tour with Kadir Nelson
February 19, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
From his first painting in college on the subject of the Negro Baseball League to the publication of his book, We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Kadir Nelson has been inspired by the history of the league and the strong heroic people who were a part of it. Join him as he shares some stories, talks about his process, and highlights aspects of this extraordinary exhibition.
Book signing to follow

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
February 19, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

February Vacation Week
Museum Open Presidents' Day
February 20, 2012

In The Art Studio
Materials Play in the Morning
January 6 - February 24, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Fridays in January and February
10:00 – 10:30 am

Toddlers with a caregiver
New Drop-In Program! Have fun experimenting with materials selected and prepared especially for your young explorer and stay for storytime in the Reading Library at 10:30 featuring related books. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so dress accordingly!

In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School presents The Ugly Duckling
February 21 - February 24, 2012
11:00 am
$6 (Members $5)
Please note date change: There is no performance on Monday, February 20, but the Museum is open! A fun and energetic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Ugly Duckling. Our hero Eugene is "different" from his siblings, marching to his own beat and excited about who and what he is. When confronted that he is "ugly" and doesn't fit in, Eugene sets out to find his place in the world and finds acceptance and love and learns forgiveness. Great for the entire family! Written by Boston's own Jack Neary and directed by Irene Thornton

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School presents The Ugly Duckling
February 21 - February 24, 2012
1:00 pm
$6 (Members $5)
Please note date change: There is no performance on Monday, February 20, but the Museum is open! A fun and energetic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Ugly Duckling. Our hero Eugene is "different" from his siblings, marching to his own beat and excited about who and what he is. When confronted that he is "ugly" and doesn't fit in, Eugene sets out to find his place in the world and finds acceptance and love and learns forgiveness. Great for the entire family! Written by Boston's own Jack Neary and directed by Irene Thornton

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts High School presents The Ugly Duckling
February 21 - February 24, 2012
3:00 pm
$6 (Members $5)
Please note date change: There is no performance on Monday, February 20, but the Museum is open! A fun and energetic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Ugly Duckling. Our hero Eugene is "different" from his siblings, marching to his own beat and excited about who and what he is. When confronted that he is "ugly" and doesn't fit in, Eugene sets out to find his place in the world and finds acceptance and love and learns forgiveness. Great for the entire family! Written by Boston's own Jack Neary and directed by Irene Thornton

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

Special Storytime with Michael Albert
February 25, 2012
2:00
Free with Museum Admission
Join author/artist Michael Albert and hear as he tells the story of his progression from business major to pop artist. Michael will share examples of his own art and then lead an art making workshop in the Museum’s studio.
Book signing to follow

Talking about Words and Pictures with Author/Illustrator Pat Cummings
March 4, 2012
11:30 am
Doors open for this event at 11:00 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join The Carle’s bookseller, blogger, and book-lover, Andy Laties as he engages picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books.
Book signing to follow

Professional Development Workshop
Possibilities in Print
March 5, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Teachers, librarians and parents can explore the tools and techniques of a variety of printmaking methods and their connections to book production. In addition to hands-on work we will discuss the history of printmaking and practical ideas for using printmaking to connect verbal and visual literacy.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Art Studio
“The Big Read for Little Readers”
Cooking Up Memories
March 10, 2012
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$10 per pair; $5 each additional child (up to 2 children per adult)
(Ages 6 – 10 with a caregiver)
The Carle is once again proud to host a Big Read for Little Readers event. Join T. Susan Chang, freelance food writer and cook as she explores how food comforts and connects us, often creating treasured memories. Chang’s book, A Spoonful of Promises: Stories and Recipes from a Well-Tempered Table, will be the springboard for preparing a mouth-watering snack, hearing a tale or two, and creating one’s own memory book. “The Big Read for Little Readers” is in collaboration with Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield. Book selected: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Instructor: T. Susan Chang

Space is limited; registration is required. Visit www.carlemuseum.org/Register or email programs@carlemuseum.org.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Please join us for a special 11:00 storytime with the author instead.

At The Museum
Society of Children’s Book Writers
and Illustrators Presents
Working with a Book Marketing Consultant
March 10, 2012
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
(1 PDP) Hear from book marketing consultants Deborah Sloane and Kirsten Cappy as they discuss how to best handle the promotion of a book. Listen to authors and illustrators, Patricia Intriago, Deborah Heiligman, Anne Sibley O'Brien, and Cathryn Falwell, discuss their relationship and work with their marketing partners. Q & A and Book signing to follow.

Full day – registration required. Visit nescbwi.org beginning January 1.

Afternoon Session only (2:00 – 3:30 pm) – Free with Museum Admission (Limited Seating)

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
March 11, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Telling Our Stories
February 1 - March 13, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Timelines are records highlighting significant events and journeys in the past. Create a personal timeline with drawings of your most memorable life events. During school vacation week help honor the important people in your life on the Art Studio’s giant timeline.

In The Reading Library
Music Together for Valley Families
January 12 - March 15, 2012
Thursdays, January 12 - March 15, 2012
9:30 - 10:15 am
$160 (2nd child $120, Siblings under 8 months free) plus Non-refundable
Registration Fee - New Families $15, Returning Families $10
Price includes 10 classes plus materials

Ages Infant - 5 years with an adult
Music and movement for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the grownups who love them. This research-based, internationally-recognized curriculum is designed to nurture musical growth in a relaxed, playful setting.
Instructor: Debbie Weyl

Space is limited; registration is required. To register contact Music Together for Valley Families at (413) 259–9400 or www.valleymusicgroup.com.

Join us for a Free Sample Class – Thursday, December 1, 9:30 am in the Reading Library

At The Museum
Celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day 2012
March 18, 2012
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate The Caterpillar’s special day with us!
Join us for special story times, films, art activities and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Plus Museum Shop sale! 15% off all books and toys!

12:30 pm – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Film
1:30 pm – Storytime in the Cafe
2:00 pm - Party with the Caterpillar in the Café (music, cookies, games, drawings)
2:30 pm - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Film
3:00 pm – Meet the Caterpillar
3:30 pm – Storytime in Reading Library

There will be Membership specials and fun all-day art activities. The first 100 families will receive a free gift and all children will receive Caterpillar tattoos.
Click here to see Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Support provided by MEFA’s U.PLAN Prepaid Tuition Program. Click on the link to the left to learn more.

In The Art Studio
Special Sunday in Honor
of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 18, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
Beethoven’s Wig
March 24, 2012
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (cash only); Museum Admission extra
Beethoven once said, "If my music had words it'd be a lot more popular." His wish has come true! Modern day “co-writer” Richard Perlmutter has added lyrics to Beethoven (and Bach, Mozart, et. al) that have propelled the works of the old longhairs to the tops of the charts and introduced them to new audiences everywhere with two chart topping #1 albums on Amazon, four Grammy nominations and concert appearances nationwide.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
Artist and Author Jeff Mack
March 24, 2012
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series Presents
NCMC Youth Orchestra Performance
March 31, 2012
11:00 am
Free; Museum Admission extra
The NCMC Student Orchestra will perform music by Mozart, Grieg and Offenbach.

Celebrate the 20th Printing of
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin
March 31, 2012
11:30 am
Free; Museum Admission Extra
Join West Moss, the author’s daughter, as she reads the book that has inspired many young musicians and tells a bit about how the book came to be.

We are grateful to Simon & Schuster for their support of this event.

In The West Gallery
Gallery in Transition
March 21 - April 1, 2012
Thank you for your patience as we install a new Eric Carle exhibition in the West Gallery.

In The Auditorium
Jackie Robinson: A Conversation with
Kadir Nelson, Sharon Robinson
and Scott Simon
April 1, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Kadir Nelson; Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson's daughter and the director of Educational Programming for Major League Baseball; and Scott Simon, author of Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, will reflect on the personal and professional life of the famed baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Book signing to follow.

Please note - In the event that all tickets are taken, we hope you will still enjoy the exhibitions and meet our featured guests during the book signing.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
April 10, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

Professional Development Workshop
An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies
April 13, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Learn about Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), the principles of which guide the educational programming at the Museum. Designed as a way of teaching viewers to find meaning and pleasure in works of art, these strategies are based on the work of cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen and veteran museum educator, Philip Yenawine. Participants will be introduced to Housen’s theory of aesthetic development, discuss and analyze the strategies, experiment with the method in small groups, and discuss ways in which these strategies can enhance teaching and reinforce the state standards in Language Arts.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Author
Kathy Brodsky and Artist
Cameron Bennett
April 14, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
See an author and artist at work as Kathy Brodsky reads and talks about the books she’s written while illustrator Cameron Bennett sketches.
Book signing to follow

Talking About Words and Pictures with
Award-Winning Author Jeannine Atkins
April 15, 2012
12:00 pm
Doors open for this event at 11:30 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join The Carle’s bookseller, blogger, and book-lover, Andy Laties as he engages picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books.
Book signing to follow

At The Museum
Open Monday During April Vacation Week
April 16, 2012

In The Art Studio
Prints, Patterns, and Papers
March 14 - April 17, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Use your handmade stamp to print a set of beautiful patterned papers while exploring color and design.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime
Meet Artists Suzanne Bloom, Melanie Hall, and
Lindsay Barrett George
April 17, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Book signing to follow

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime Guests
Author Dedie King and
Illustrator Judith Inglese
April 18, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet the creators of the "I See the Sun" books as they read and tell about their most recent publication, I See the Sun in Russia. With a familiar format of text and illustration, each book allows the child to more easily experience the sometimes unfamiliar details of life in a different culture.
Book signing to Follow

At The Museum
New England Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Mix and Mingle with Picture Book Creators
April 20, 2012
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Visit with picture book creators Anna Alter, Carlyn Beccia, Harry Bliss, Brian Lies, Shelley Rotner and Dan Yaccarino and get your favorite books signed.

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets presents
The Emperor’s New Clothes
April 16 - April 21, 2012
2:00 and 3:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50)
Fashion is the most important thing to the Emperor, even more than taking care of his own kingdom. When two strangers come to town promising the most beautiful clothes anyone has ever seen, the Emperor learns a lesson in fashion he will never forget. Come join us as CactusHead Puppets puts a silly spin on an old favorite.

Sponsored by MEFA's U.Fund College Investing Plan and Fidelity Investments. Click here for more information.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

At The Museum
Drawing Day at The Carle
April 22, 2012
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With the goal of bringing together people of all ages through something as simple as drawing, join us for our annual day of family-friendly projects designed to celebrate drawing and foster new and imaginative ways to draw.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Durga Bernhard
April 22, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Inspired by cultures from all over the world, Durga thinks of herself as a bridge-builder who helps children discover the world around them through the use of living images. Join her as she shares her books and the stories behind them.
Book signing and activity in the Art Studio to follow

Anatomy of a Story with Dr. Betsy Hearne
April 27, 2012
3:30 - 5:30 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(18 and up) We are made of stories. We hear them, tell them, read them, see them, and use them. Join writer-scholar Betsy Hearne and explore the way stories metamorphose in life and literature. The group will both creatively construct stories and critically deconstruct picture books to more fully understand the elements of narrative and art. Small reception to follow.
(Class size 8 - 12)

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

Professional Development Workshop
Using Picture Books with Older Students
April 27, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) From Math to Language Arts and Social Studies picture books can be used to help differentiate instruction and make learning more fun and interactive. This workshop will provide strategies for integrating picture books in upper elementary curricula. We will explore using picture books to introduce new subject matter, simplify literary elements, and help students with their writing process.
Instructor: Susan Wells

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

At The Museum
Gallery Tour and Luncheon with Dr. Betsy Hearne
April 28, 2012
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$25 per person limited seating
Prior to the BERL Lecture there will be a gallery tour of We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, and an informal lunch and conversation with Dr. Betsy Hearne with a special introduction by Roger Sutton.

Reservations required. Please call the Museum Admissions Desk (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
2012 Annual Barbara Elleman
Research Library Lecture (BERL)
From Fireplace to Cyberspace:
Folklore in Perspective
Presentation by Betsy Hearne
April 28, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In addition to classic myths, iconic folktales, literary fairy tales, and fiction steeped in archetypal patterns, we are surrounded by other kinds of lore--family stories, personal narratives, common rituals, and artifacts that all thrive in dynamic interaction with each other across boundaries of time and culture. Betsy Hearne considers the enrichment and controversies of this creative spectrum.
Reception and Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series with Elizabeth Mitchell
May 5, 2012
1:00 pm
$6 (cash only); no advanced ticket sales.
Elizabeth Mitchell, a Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist, has been recording and performing music for children and families since 1998. “Together with her husband, Daniel Littleton, and their daughter, Storey, Mitchell has released some of the most uplifting kids’ music out there.” (NPR) youaremyflower.org

At The Museum
Talking About Words and Pictures with Award-Winning Author/Illustrator
Wendell Minor
May 6, 2012
12:00 pm
Doors open for this event at 11:30 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join us as we engage picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books.
Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
Double Victory: Negro League Baseball, the segregated Army, and the struggle to end segregation
May 6, 2012
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Gallery Tour and Talk
3:00 pm - Gallery Tour of WE ARE THE SHIP: The Story of Negro League Baseball with Doron Goldman, Baseball Historian.
Goldman will provide guests with historical perspective on the Negro League players and the seminal moments depicted so powerfully in Kadir Nelson’s portraits

4:00 pm - Auditorium Talk with Ray Elliot, a veteran of the segregated Army Air Corps of WWII.
Elliot, a speaker for the Veterans Education Project, will talk about participating in the “Double Victory” movement, a campaign in the black community during the war to defeat fascism overseas and discrimination at home. Introduction by Lee Hines, Jr., a Vietnam Air Force veteran, about ways black soldiers serving in Vietnam built on the work of the segregated Army Air Corps and the Tuskegee Airmen.

Sponsored by the Veterans Education Project. For more information Click here

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
May 8, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with illustrator
David Ercolini
May 19, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With a passion for picture books that began with his teaching art to young children, New York City-based illustrator David Ercolini visits The Carle. Join him for a reading and drawing presentation celebrating his latest children’s book Not Inside This House! by author Kevin Lewis.
Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
Berkshire Theatre Festival Presents Way out West
May 19 - May 20, 2012
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50); Museum Admission extra
Cozy up to the campfire, buckaroos, for inspired tall tales, cowboy chronicles, and Native American mythology on a hilarious journey back to the wild and wacky West.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126

Professional Development Workshop
Reading Pictures: Interpreting Picture Book Art with Children
May 23, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 PDPs) Using the Whole Book Approach as our foundation, we will explore unique and varied ways that picture books create a sense of motion, time, perspective, and the imaginary, and in doing so develop children’s visual literacy. As we evaluate how the artwork of picture books can create meaning, we will discuss how to engage students interactively and critically with these books in a manner that will encourage them to interpret stories on their own terms, to find pleasure in looking at art, and to make connections between the books that they read and the world that they live in.
Instructor: Emily Prabhaker

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

At The Museum Shop
Characters on Parade
Meet Maisy!
May 26 - May 27, 2012
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet Maisy! Don’t forget to bring your camera. Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.

In The Art Studio
Special Sunday: Celebrating Maisy!
May 27, 2012
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Art Studio
The Shape Game
April 18 - May 30, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Many shapes can be found by looking closely at Eric Carle’s animal illustrations. Some geometric shapes are easy to recognize and others don’t even have a name! Inspired by a set of curvy, wobbly, and jagged paper shapes, create your own animal, real or imaginary.

At The Museum Shop
Characters on Parade
Meet Maisy!
June 2 - June 3, 2012
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet Maisy! Don’t forget to bring your camera. Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.

At The Museum
CANCELLED - To be rescheduled
Talking About Words and Pictures with Author
Patricia MacLachlan
June 3, 2012
12:00 pm
Doors open for this event at 11:30 am
Museum opens at 12:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission extra
Join us as we engage picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books.
Book signing to follow

2012 Children’s Book Festival:
Baseball Bonanza!
June 9, 2012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join a host of authors and artists who have created some of your favorite baseball picture books for our 7th annual Children’s Book Festival in conjunction with the exhibition We Are The Ship: The History of Negro League Baseball, original paintings by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson.

The Museum will host members of the Negro League Baseball Players Association for a special program in the Auditorium. In addition, this event for art-, book-, and baseball-lovers of all ages will feature art activities, artist and author presentations and demonstrations, and book signings. Enjoy ballpark fare or bring your own picnic to enjoy in our apple orchard.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click the above link for a schedule of the day's events as well as a list of participating artists and presenters.

For more baseball-related art visit rmichelson.com

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
June 10, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
June 17, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

Professional Development Workshop
From The Snowy Day to the Present Day: Multicultural Picture Books
June 23, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 PDPs) Fifty years ago, the publication of The Snowy Day helped to launch multicultural children’s literature. In this workshop, participants will learn about the evolution of multicultural picture books and the ways in which these books can teach about identity and community, as well as empathy and understanding. The session will also offer an opportunity to view and discuss the exhibition in the East Gallery, The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats.
Instructor: Ramona Caponegro

Having received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida with a concentration in children’s and young adult literature, Dr. Caponegro is currently an assistant professor at Eastern Michigan University. She was a 2008 Trinkett Clark Intern at The Carle and we are delighted to have her return to teach this workshop.

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

At The Museum
Eric Carle Book Signing
June 23, 2012
10:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
A limited number of tickets will be distributed the day of the event. No tickets are available in advance.
Meet Eric Carle! Please join us for this special day! Museum Members may enter from 9:00 to 9:45 am. General Public and Museum Members arriving after 9:45 am will be allowed entry at 10:00 am on a space available basis.

Plus see Picture Book Theatre’s presentation of "Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth in our auditorium!

Signing guidelines:

• Limit 1 book from home and 2 books from The Carle Book Shop* per ticket holder
• No personalization
• Eric will be signing books only
• No flash photography allowed

While supplies last, receive a specially-designed Eric Carle bookplate with each Eric Carle hardcover book purchased that day in the Museum Shop (above the 3-book-per-person limit). We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at The Carle!

Click here to view our FAQ’s about the Meet Eric Carle event.

Get in early! Become a Member and enter at 9:00 am! Click here for more information. Update: You can now purchase a Membership on the 23rd to gain entry at 9:00 am for this event.

* Books from the Museum Shop may be purchased the week in advance (6/15-6/22), but a receipt must be presented for the signing.

This event is generously sponsored by People’s United Bank

In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents:
An Adaptation of Eric Carle’s
“Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth
June 23, 2012
12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
$3; Museum admission extra
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Eric Carle’s book and in conjunction with the exhibition in the West Gallery, Picture Book Theatre presents this charming stick puppet show. Each performance is followed by a talk-back with the puppeteers.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126

At The Museum
U.Fund Dreams Tour Pavilion
June 19 - June 24, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
12:00 - 4:00 pm on June 24, 2012
Free; Museum Admission extra
The Carle is delighted to welcome the U.Fund Dreams Tour Pavilion to the orchard. Children can explore what they want to be when they graduate from college, dress up in the costumes of potential careers, and take photos that parents can post onsite to Facebook! Encourage your child to enter MEFA’s 9th Annual College Savings Art Competition -- winners of the competition can earn up to $5,000 for college in a U.Fund College Investing account. For more information visit mefa.org/contest

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) and Fidelity Investments – click through to fidelity.com/ufund

Professional Development Workshop
Bookmaking and Beyond
June 28, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Offer your students multi-sensory opportunities to connect visual and verbal literacy. This workshop explores how bookmaking can be a vehicle for imagining creative and innovative ways to communicate ideas. Through work with professional and everyday materials participants are introduced to the origins of bookmaking and fundamental bookmaking vocabulary, techniques, and structural adaptations for a variety of ages. Come early to take advantage of free admission to the Museum and a 10% discount in the Museum Book Shop (25% for Members).
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

Members Only Event
Members’ Opening Reception
The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
June 28, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Wednesday, June 20 to Jenny Darling Stasinos at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.

The Snowy Day and The Art of Ezra Jack Keats is organized by The Jewish Museum, New York, from the collection of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, The University of Southern Mississippi. The exhibition was funded at The Jewish Museum through a generous grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Joseph Alexander Foundation, the Alfred J. Grunebaum Fund, and the Winnick Family Foundation.

Exhibition support at The Carle been generously provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

Professional Development Workshop
Bookmaking and Beyond
June 28, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Offer your students multi-sensory opportunities to connect visual and verbal literacy. This workshop explores how bookmaking can be a vehicle for imagining creative and innovative ways to communicate ideas. Through work with professional and everyday materials participants are introduced to the origins of bookmaking and fundamental bookmaking vocabulary, techniques, and structural adaptations for a variety of ages. Come early to take advantage of free admission to the Museum and a 10% discount in the Museum Book Shop (25% for Members).
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

Members Only Event
Members’ Opening Reception
The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
June 28, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Wednesday, June 20 to Jenny Darling Stasinos at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.

The Snowy Day and The Art of Ezra Jack Keats is organized by The Jewish Museum, New York, from the collection of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, The University of Southern Mississippi. The exhibition was funded at The Jewish Museum through a generous grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Joseph Alexander Foundation, the Alfred J. Grunebaum Fund, and the Winnick Family Foundation.

Exhibition support at The Carle been generously provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

In The Auditorium
Tom Knight Puppets Presents
The Garbage Monster and Other Stories
June 30, 2012
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
$4 (Members $3) Museum Admission extra
Tom Knight has been writing and performing for kids since 1988. Join him as he performs a variety of skits and original songs using his portable stage and hand-made puppets. Some of Tom’s favorite themes are animals, food, and environmental science. With his catchy lyrics and playful melodies, he’s sure to have you singing in the aisles.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
Tracey Campbell Pearson
July 1, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With a passion for picture books that was sparked by her studying with Maurice Sendak in the 70s, Tracey has gone on to create over 30 books. Join her as she reads, draws and shares sketches from some of her favorites including Bob. Tracey will also lead an activity in the Art Studio before her storytime so be sure to join here there for some fun.
Book signing to follow.
www.traceycampbellpearson.com

At The Museum
Museum Closed for Independence Day
July 4, 2012

The Visual in Children’s Literature
July 6, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(2 PDPs) Jerry Griswold, Emeritus Professor of Children’s Literature (San Diego State University), critic, author of seven books and more than 200 essays, and past director of the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature will discuss “visualness” in children’s books. The presentation will take up such topics as: reading as visualizing, how picture books work, the text as object, and picture book design. This presentation will open your eyes and your mind.

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets Presents
Little Red Riding Hood
July 8, 2012
1:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50) Museum Admission extra
Little Red Riding Hood goes off through the woods to visit her grandmother, but to make it there safely she will have to outsmart the tricky Big Bad Wolf. Join us for a sly and silly adaptation of this classic story, told with hand puppets and shadow puppets.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Art Studio
Lift, Peek, and Pull
May 31 - July 10, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Many of Lucy Cousins’s Maisy books have special pages with flaps, tabs, and pockets; hiding characters and objects for you to find. Learn a few new paper construction tricks and create your very own story book filled with surprises using scissors, tape and glue.

In The Art Studio
Prints, Drawings and Books
July 9 - July 10, 2012
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$60 (Members $55)
(Ages 10 – 13) This 2-day workshop is the perfect match for young artists who love to draw and don’t mind getting their hands dirty! On the first day, we’ll make a variety of colorful prints with the Studio’s new tabletop printing press and other printing methods you could do again at home. On the second day, we’ll stretch our imaginations with a few group drawing exercises and learn how to bind our prints and drawings into a hand-sewn hardcover book all your own. Bring along a few of your favorite drawings to share and wear clothing that can get messy.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
(Class size 4 – 8)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Joy, Engagement, and the Art of the Book
July 14, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission or Conference Registration
(1 PDP) Whether creating books herself, conducting her annual Children’s Book Boot Camp, teaching Children’s Book Illustration or co-hosting Cover 2 Cover, a talk show about children’s books and the people who create them, Pat Cummings is doing what she loves best. Join her as she shares her stories, talks about her process, and ponders the past, present, and future of children’s books.

Educators' Institute
Featuring Presenters from
Pistoia, Italy and the
University of Florence
July 14 - July 16, 2012
$350 ($385 after June 15) NAREA and Museum Members receive a $30 discount
Learning through the Arts and Literature:
A Collaboration Celebrating Innovation and
Inspiration in International Education
(20 PDPs) In collaboration with Smith College, The Carle is once again honored to host an Educators’ Institute featuring colleagues from Pistoia, Italy; the University of Florence; and local educators; all of whom possess exceptional passion and expertise in the field of education for young children. With a focus on carefully designed spaces for adults and children, embedding learning within literacy-rich experiences, and supporting each child as an individual and a member of a community, we offer this opportunity to listen, observe, participate, and ponder the possibility of learning with joy and engagement.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Click the above link for more information including the conference program and registration information.

CONFERENCE FLYER (PDF)
Click the above link for a conference flyer to post or share with colleagues.

At The Museum
Museum Closed for Educator Event
July 16, 2012
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Museum will be closed for an Educator event on Monday, July 16, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
July 17, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

At The Museum
Premier Screening of New Mo Willems Films
Q&A and Book Signing with Mo Willems
July 21, 2012
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free with Museum Admission
Films include: Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion and Edwina The Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct.
Book signing to follow. Seating is limited in Auditorium.
To read Mo’s blog about his upcoming appearance click here.

Mo Willems Signing Guidelines

• Only one book from home. He will sign unlimited books from The Carle Bookshop.

• No board books

• No products

In The Auditorium
Nutshell Playhouse Presents
The Musical Hat
July 21, 2012
1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
$6.50 (Members $6); Museum Admission extra
Nemonee and her fellow clowns sing songs from their Musical Hat, when suddenly they discover that their music has been stolen. Join them in their hilarious adventures as they try to get it back and in the process discover what music is made of. The show features live music, masks, and puppets, including the Snoof — the detective who can find anything, even if it isn't there — and the Ductionary — the duck who knows every word in the English language.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Nicole Tadgell
July 21, 2012
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Garden lovers young and old are invited to join illustrator Nicole Tadgell as she reads from her newest picture book First Peas to the Table. You will also enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at sketches from the story.
Book signing to follow.

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets Presents
Little Red Riding Hood
July 22, 2012
1:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50) Museum Admission extra
Little Red Riding Hood goes off through the woods to visit her grandmother, but to make it there safely she will have to outsmart the tricky Big Bad Wolf. Join us for a sly and silly adaptation of this classic story, told with hand puppets and shadow puppets.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The East Gallery
Exploring the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
Gallery Tour with Curator, Nick Clark
July 22, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Snowy Day and The Art of Ezra Jack Keats is organized by
The Jewish Museum, New York, from the collection of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, The University of Southern Mississippi. The exhibition was funded at
The Jewish Museum through a generous grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Joseph Alexander Foundation, the Alfred J. Grunebaum Fund, and the Winnick Family Foundation.

Exhibition support at The Carle has been generously provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

In The Art Studio
Drawing from Art and Nature
July 23 - July 27, 2012
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$220 (Members $195)
(Ages 6-10) Whether exploring the Museum, the surrounding apple orchard, or one’s own imagination, this program is designed to highlight connections between art, nature, and books. In addition to receiving a picture book of one’s own, each participant will have the opportunity to meet a picture book artist.
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Auditorium
PuppeTree Theatre Presents
The Ugly Duckling
July 28 - July 29, 2012
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$7 (Members $6.50) Museum Admission extra
Visually amazing and skillfully performed, this imaginative retelling of the classic story was developed in cooperation with the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences. Witness the obstacles wild birds face just to survive, and learn what you should do to rescue an injured bird. Come laugh at the antics of the giant vultures that take the hapless ugly bird under their wing and sit wide eyed as our hero is stalked by clever predators.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
July 29, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Canceled! Collage Illustration with Micha Archer
July 30 - August 3, 2012
9:00 - 11:00 am
$110 (Members $100)
(Ages 10-13) Experience the process of putting words and pictures to page with help from Micha Archer, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Students will create unique collage papers and use them in the creation of a communal picture book. Scans of final art by each student will be turned into a printable book, original art kept by the students. (Class size 6-10)
Instructor: Author/Illustrator Micha Archer

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Professional Development Workshop
Thinking with Found Materials
August 3, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Explore ways to collect, store, and offer found and free materials to encourage creative expression and support learning in the pre-K through early elementary classroom and at home.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register.

At The Museum
The Carle Celebrates Museum Day
September 29, 2012
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free Admission with special downloaded coupon
Please note: The Museum will be closing at 4:30 pm on this day for a private event.
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day coupon. The Museum Day coupon provides free admission for two. Click here for downloadable coupon and additional information.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
August 7, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets Present
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
August 6 - August 10, 2012
2:00 pm
$5 (Member $4.50) Museum Admission extra
Additional performances:
August 5 at 1:00 pm
August 6 & 10 at 11:30 am
The town of Hamelin has a rat problem and there is only one man who can help. Join puppeteers John and Megan Regan of CactusHead Puppets as they present a slightly silly, puppet-filled adaptation of this fairy tale classic.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

Members Only Event
Muffins with Maisy
August 12, 2012
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our British Cousins: The Magical Art of Maisy and Friends is the perfect exhibition to share with friends and family. Savor fresh muffins from Woodstar Café, meet Maisy in the Great Hall, create a special keepsake in the Art Studio, and enjoy a big screen storytime in our auditorium! Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling Stasinos at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org

Support for Our British Cousins: The Magical Art of Maisy and Friends has been generously provided by Candlewick Press.

At The Museum Shop
Characters on Parade! Meet Maisy
August 12, 2012
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet Maisy – don’t forget to bring your camera! Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.

In The Art Studio
Tissue Paper Play
July 12 - August 13, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Explore Eric Carle’s illustrative style and create your own tissue paper collage.

Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
August 15, 2012
12:00 - 4:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Afterwards, participants will discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
August 16, 2012
12:00 - 4:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Afterwards, participants will discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Professional Development Workshop
Picture Books as Touchstones for Developing Writers
August 17, 2012
9:00 - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
Cancelled; to be rescheduled!
(3 PDPs) Explore the art and design of picture books as touchstones for writing with students. This workshop will provide a scaffold and strategies for teachers to engage students in a meaningful, fun, and rigorous writing process using the art, design, and text of picture books as pedagogical models. Through examining the relationships between artist and writer, illustration and text, we will use the rich context of picture books to support the development of composition skills. There will be a special emphasis on non-fiction/ expository writing and meeting common core standards in the upper grades.
Instructor: Judy Perlmutter

Judy Perlmutter has been a demonstration literacy teacher and administrator at the Lab School at UCLA, instructor of literacy methods for the UCLA Teacher Education Program, and educational consultant in Formative Assessment.

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Carin Berger
August 18, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet this award-winning illustrator and designer whose books are a delight for both adults and children. From flea market finds to found materials, Carin’s distinctive collages are filled with playful movement, beautiful textures, vintage ephemera and tasty little details that invite you to look closer. She will talk about her books, her process and even provide a sneak peek at some in the works.
Collage activity and Book signing to follow.
www.carinberger.com

In The East Gallery
Exploring the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
Gallery Tour with Curator, Nick Clark
August 19, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Snowy Day and The Art of Ezra Jack Keats is organized by
The Jewish Museum, New York, from the collection of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, The University of Southern Mississippi. The exhibition was funded at
The Jewish Museum through a generous grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Joseph Alexander Foundation, the Alfred J. Grunebaum Fund, and the Winnick Family Foundation.

Exhibition support at The Carle has been generously provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
June 10, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

Animals, Art and the Imagination — 2012
August 20 - August 23, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$290 (Members $265)
CLASS IS FILLED; email programs@carlemuseum.org to be added to waitlist.
(Ages 6-10) Join us for this popular full-day summer program in collaboration with The Farm Education Collaborative. This program includes time in The Museum’s Galleries, Reading Library, and Art Studio. After lunch, participants head down to the Hampshire College Farm Center. While Museum Educators plan a variety of activities, each day Farm Education Collaborative staff introduces our students to various farm animals and helps the students experience the animals’ significance in our everyday lives.
Instructors: Museum staff and Farm Education Collaborative Staff
Click here for additional information.

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
Jef Czekaj
August 25, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join author, illustrator, and musician Jef Czekaj for a fun event that combines book-reading, music and rap as he reads from his latest book, YES, YES, YAUL. You’ll be introduced to a rapping turtle named Hip, a rhyming rabbit named Hop, and a grumpy porcupine named Yaul. Jef will also talk about how he comes up with ideas for his books, draw, and sign books.
www.czekaj.com

In The Art Studio
DROP-IN PROGRAM
Materials Play in the Morning
July 13 - August 31, 2012
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Free with Museum Admission
(12-36 months with an adult) Fridays, July 13 – August 31
Have fun experimenting with materials selected especially for your young explorer and stay for storytime in the Reading Library at 10:30 am featuring related books. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so dress accordingly!

On The Road
Carle Honors Book Signing
September 8, 2012
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Books of Wonder
18 West 18th Street
New York City
Meet 2012 Carle Honors Auction Artists including Boris Kulikov, Sergio Ruzzier, Peter Sis, David Ezra Stein and Paul O. Zelinsky. All Museum Members receive a special discount at Books of Wonder.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime
with Mary Newell DePalma
September 9, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Discover how some simple words can lead to a story, engage an audience, and result in fun for all. Join author/illustrator Mary Newell DePalma as she reads from her new book, Bow-Wow-Wiggle Waggle, and shares a bit about her creative process. Book signing to follow.
www.marynewelldepalma.com

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
September 11, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

At The Museum
Maisy Day with Lucy Cousins
September 15, 2012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free With Museum Admission
Join us at The Carle as we celebrate Maisy and her creator, Lucy Cousins. Meet both Artist and Mouse in a day filled with activities and fun including storytimes, art activities, and the opportunity to assist Lucy Cousins in creating a “Maisy wall frieze” for our Art Studio. Take a picture with your favorite mouse, have a book signed by Lucy Cousins, and take home a gift from Maisy as a way to remember this special day.

10:15 – 10:30 Meet Maisy the Mouse
10:30 – 10:50 Special Maisy Storytime in Reading Library
with Carle Staff
11:00 - 12:00 Lucy Cousins in the Art Studio
1:00 – 1:20 Special Maisy Storytime in the Reading
Library with Carle Staff
1:20 – 1:30 Meet Maisy the Mouse
1:30 – 3:30 Lucy Cousins Book Signing

Support for Our British Cousins: The Magical Art of Maisy and Friends has been generously provided by Candlewick Press.

On The Road
Carle Honors Art Auction Preview
September 5 - September 19, 2012
Books of Wonder
18 West 18th Street
New York City
View all of the original works of art donated by 16 of the industry's most celebrated artists: Eric Carle, Floyd Cooper, Lucy Cousins, Tony DiTerlizzi, Boris Kulikov, Barbara McClintock, Kadir Nelson, Sergio Ruzzier, Peter Sis, Lane Smith, David Ezra Stein, Gabi Swiatkowska, Chris Van Allsburg, Mo Willems, Paul O. Zelinsky, and Lisbeth Zwerger. Absentee bids are encouraged. Click here for an online preview or to bid now.

On The Road
The Carle Honors 2012
Annual Gala and Art Auction
September 20, 2012
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Guastavino's
409 East 59th Street
New York

Join us for the Seventh Annual Carle Honors, where we will pay tribute to four remarkable contributors in the field of children’s books:

Lane Smith ▪ Artist
Kent L. Brown, Jr. ▪ Angel
Frances Foster ▪ Mentor
Christopher Cerf ▪ Bridge

A silent auction will feature original works of art donated by 16 of the industry’s most celebrated artists. Absentee bids are welcome. Click here for more information including ticket prices and auction details.

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center
Family Concert Series
Hey Dango
September 22, 2012
11:00 am
$6 cash only; no advanced ticket sales.
Hey Dango is a group of three space explorers and one wacky fun-loving alien named Dango. Dango loves to sing about language, science, math, individuality, healthy habits and social skills. A supersonic dance party, their music blends catchy vocal harmonies, surf guitar lines, retro organ riffs and bouncy grooves. The crew has returned to Earth and is now playing shows throughout the US.

At The Museum
An Artist’s Reflection on Ezra Jack Keats
with Jerry Pinkney
September 22, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney shares his reflections on Ezra Jack Keats’s work and the role of diversity in children’s literature. Book signing to follow.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Ruby M. Harmon
and Eric Hamilton
September 22, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New York based author Ruby M. Harmon and Northampton native illustrator Eric Hamilton visit The Carle to share their newest book Dromedary and Camelot, a delightful tale about a camel named Dromedary who journeys into the desert and makes discoveries along the way. Join us for a storytime, drawing demonstration and book signing.

In The Art Studio
Special Sunday: Show Me a Story
September 23, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Author and artist Emily Neuburger will lead a hands-on art activity from her new book, Show Me a Story: 40 Craft Projects and Activities to Spark Children's Storytelling. Book signing to follow.

In The Art Studio
Create a Cityscape
August 14 - September 26, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Imagine yourself in a busy urban neighborhood like those found in books by Ezra Jack Keats. What buildings, people, animals or vehicles do you see? What sounds can you hear? How do the different surfaces feel? Combine your ideas and construct your very own city with paper, fabric and other found materials.

In The West Gallery
West Gallery Closed
September 4 - September 29, 2012
Thank you for your patience as we install a new Eric Carle exhibition in the West Gallery. Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle will open on September 30, 2012.

At The Museum
The Carle Celebrates Museum Day
September 29, 2012
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free Admission with special downloaded coupon
Please note: The Museum will be closing at 4:30 pm on this day for a private event.
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day coupon. The Museum Day coupon provides free admission for two. Click here for downloadable coupon and additional information.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Jane Schoenberg
September 29, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Stuey Lewis conquered second grade but third's no piece of cake, either! Find out if he can come up with a cool-enough critter to bring to the class's pet show, when Jane Schoenberg reads from her newest book, Stuey Lewis Against All Odds. Book signing to follow.
janeschoenberg.com

Museum Closing Early
September 29, 2012
4:30 pm
The Museum will close at 4:30 pm on Saturday, September 29 for a private event.

At The Museum
A Book Historian and Critic’s Reflections on Ezra Jack Keats
September 30, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join Leonard Marcus, renowned children's book historian, author and critic, in a discussion celebrating the legacy of Ezra Jack Keats. Book signing to follow.

At The Museum
Read for The Record
Special Storytime!
October 4, 2012
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
Every year, Jumpstart Read for the Record selects one official book that grownups and children all across the country recite in hopes of making reading history. Last year over 2 million people read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. Join us for a special reading of this year’s book, Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis in an effort to set a new record of 2.5 million readers! Come to The Carle and be counted for this celebration of books and literacy then visit the Art Studio for a special activity.

At The Museum
Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators Presents
Overcoming Challenges with Anna Dewdney, Greg Fishbone, Jeff Mack and Nancy Poydar
October 6, 2012
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Full day – registration required www.nescbwi.org
Afternoon Only (1 PDP) – Free with Museum Admission; limited seating
Four veteran authors and author-illustrators participate in a two-part program that addresses the challenges we all face as writers and illustrators of children's books. A book sale and signing will round out the day.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Frané Lessac
and Mark Greenwood
October 6, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
All the way from Australia, husband and wife writing/illustration team Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac unveil their two newest books; The Greatest Liar on Earth and the Drummer Boy of John John. Get ready to be entertained by tall tales and jump up and celebrate a sun drenched Carnival story from the Caribbean. Book signing to follow.
www.franelessac.com
www.markgreenwood.com.au

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Susan Hood
October 7, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Author Susan Hood debuts three brand-new picture books this fall. Join her at The Carle for a reading of SPIKE and THE MIXED-UP MONSTER, illustrated by Caldecott Honor Medalist Melissa Sweet, and get an inside peek at the story behind the story. Spike, a Muppety-looking creature, is actually based on a real-life Mexican salamander called an axolotl, who, just like Peter Pan, doesn't grow up! In addition to SPIKE, Susan will be signing her other two new books, JUST SAY BOO! (perfect for Halloween sharing) and THE TOOTH MOUSE.

At The Museum
Once Upon A Time…
October 13, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the first publication of Grimms' fairy tales join author/Illustrator Ruth Sanderson as she explores the many different illustrated versions of these beloved tales including; Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Goldilocks, Rose Red and Snow White, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Sanderson will discuss the art of retelling fairy tales, as well as how each artist brings a unique flavor and interpretation to a story through illustration. Book signing to follow.

Museum Closing Early
October 13, 2012
4:00 pm
Please note that the Museum will be closing early for a private event.

Professional Development Workshop
Bridging Art & Nature for Teachers and Parents
October 14, 2012
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$60 (Members $55)
(5 PDPs) Using some of our favorite picture books and our beautiful surrounds, we will explore ways to link the art and design of the picture book with an exploration of the natural world and a variety of open-ended art projects. Designed to enhance your science curriculum or provide ways to share outdoor time with your children, the program includes time spent outside, so please dress accordingly. We also suggest you bring a brown bag lunch in order to maximize workshop time.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The West Gallery
Exploring the Art of Ezra Jack Keats
Gallery Tour with Curator, Nick Clark
October 14, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission

The Carle’s Annual Educators’ Night
with Howard Gardner
October 17, 2012
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Free; all educators welcome.
(2 PDPs)
SOLD OUT - We are no longer accepting names for the wait list. While Museum Admission will be waived for all educators on October 17th, due to the unprecedented popularity of this event, we will not be able to accommodate anyone from the waitlist. Only those registered for the event will be permitted to stay in the Museum past 4:00 pm, the time we close to the public. We apologize if this is contrary to information you have already received and invite you to enjoy the museum until closing.

Join us for this very special Educators’ Night — a keynote lecture with esteemed educator Howard Gardner, preceded by presentations from educators about arts integration.

THE PLACE OF BEAUTY IN A POSTMODERN DIGITAL AGE
A Keynote Address by Esteemed Educator Howard Gardner
(SEE BOOK SIGNING RESTRICTION BELOW)
Howard Gardner is the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He also holds positions as Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and Senior Director of Harvard Project Zero. Among numerous honors, Gardner received a MacArthur Prize Fellowship in 1981. The author of 25 books, Gardner is best known in educational circles for his theory of multiple intelligences. www.howardgardner.com

EDUCATING THROUGH THE ARTS
Five inspiring examples of arts integration
Prior to Howard Gardner’s presentation, five educators/artists will share the innovative ways they teach through the arts—theater, music, film, visual arts, or dance. All presentations will be in the spirit of the dynamic Japanese presentation style PechaKucha, in which each presenter chooses 20 slides and is given 20 seconds to present each one. (Total presentation time is a little more than five minutes.)
Click here for more information including an Application to Present.

Schedule
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Browse the museum; receive free materials for classrooms and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop

4:30 – 5:00 pm
Teachers presentations on innovative ways they teach through the arts.

5:15 – 5:30 pm
Break and refreshments

5:30 – 6:30 pm
Presentation by Howard Gardner

6:30 pm
Book signing with Howard Gardner

• No books from home
• One book per person
• No personalization

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Iza Trapani
October 20, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
A lover of Mother Goose, author-illustrator Iza Trapani extends traditional rhymes into picture book stories. Join her for a singing of her newest book, The Bear Went Over the Mountain - a celebration of the senses and seasons. She will also offer a peek into her process, showing storyboards, dummies and final art. Book signing to follow.
www.izatrapani.com

Professional Development Workshop
So You Want to Choose the 2013 Caldecott?
October 21, 2012
(6 PDPs) Sundays, October 21 and December 9 (must attend both sessions)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)

Join us in a Mock Caldecott Committee that reviews, votes, and makes its own choice for the 2013 Caldecott Award. At our October meeting, we'll review the award guidelines and start talking about eligible picture books from 2012. In November, we'll ask for final nominations and at our December meeting, we'll go through the Caldecott Committee process to name our selections of the most distinguished picture books deserving award recognition. The sessions and on-line work will be facilitated by Simmons College faculty members Professor Cathryn Mercier, who served on the 1994 and 2012 Caldecott Committees and Instructor Megan Lambert, who served on the 2011 Caldecott Committee.

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Art Studio
Special Sunday: Monster Mash
October 21, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Make your own beautiful textured papers to create a friendly (or fierce!) monster of your own design! This fun-filled art adventure is great for all ages and abilities and will be led by Susan Schwake, author of Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages. Book signing to follow.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
October 21, 2012
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

At The Museum
ELSKA
Children's Music Concert
October 21, 2012
1:00 pm
$7 Museum Admission Extra
Called "the next big thing in toddler entertainment" by Red Tricycle New York, Elska, a modern pioneer who discovers a new island off the coast of Iceland, brings her live show to a very special performance at the Carle. A blend of music, story-telling and theatre, Elska whisks away children and families on a musical tour of her Arctic home and introduces them to the island's wonderful inhabitants which include a sleepy Arctic Fox, a Winter Bear, and a colony of Lost Socks. Kids music expert Jeff Bogle says that Elska is "as much a passionate modern art installation as a kids media endeavor." Elska's performance at the museum is part of her tour to support her critically-acclaimed new album Middle of Nowhere. www.islandofelska.com

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

On The Road
Mermaid Theatre presents
A Bear, a Moon, and a Caterpillar
Treasured Stories by Eric Carle
October 26, 2012
6:30 pm
At The Academy of Music, Northampton, MA The Carle Book Shop will open a mini-store in the Academy salon. Advance tickets (413)584-9032 ext.105 or online at academyofmusictheatre.tix.com

In The Art Studio
Inspired by Eric Carle
October 20 - October 27, 2012
Saturdays, October 20 and 27
9:30 am – 11:30 am
$50 (Members $40)

(Ages 5-8) Take inspiration from Eric Carle’s independent art in the West Gallery by painting a variety of surfaces such as paper, vinyl, and cardboard and then sculpting them into window hangings, mobiles, and more.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

At The Museum
Greenfield Savings Bank presents
Pinkalicious! The Musical
October 27, 2012
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Performed by Ja’Duke Productions and based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann about a girl who loves pink, this charming musical is about learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
David Hyde Costello
October 27, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join David Hyde Costello for a reading of Here They Come, and a special Halloween visit with a hobgoblin. David will share his puppetry, music and art, as well as his newest book, Little Pig Joins the Band. Book signing to follow.
www.davidhydecostello.com

In The Art Studio
DROP-IN PROGRAM
Materials Play in the Morning
October 12 - November 2, 2012
(Toddlers with caregivers)
Fridays October 12 - November 2
10:00 - 10:30 am
Free with Museum Admission
Have fun experimenting with materials selected especially for your young explorer and stay for storytime in the Reading Library at 10:30 featuring related books. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so dress accordingly!

Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
The Deedle Deedle Dees
November 3, 2012
11:00 am
$6 (Cash or check only, beginning at 10:30 am day of the show.)
CANCELLED - To be rescheduled
The Deedle Deedle Dees are an educational rock band based in Brooklyn, NY. Since October 2003, the band has been entertaining audiences with songs inspired by history and science – Underground Railroad, Nellie Bly, Rancher Ants – as well as simple movement-based tunes like Play Your Hand and Vegetarian T-Rex. Come dressed as anyone from a Deedle Deedle Dees song and receive a special prize!
Ticket sales begin at 10:30, no advanced sales. Museum Admission Extra. Limited seating, early arrival recommended

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
Leeza Hernandez
November 3, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Carle is pleased to welcome rising star Leeza Hernandez, winner of the 2009 SCBWI Tomie de Paola Portfolio, and 2011 SCBWI Art Showcase Awards. Join her to celebrate the publication of the first book she has both illustrated and written. Dog Gone! is a “sweet, pooch portrait of unconditional love” (Kirkus Reviews) and will make for a lively read-aloud. Leeza will also give you a peek behind-the-scenes at how she creates her art. Book signing to follow.www.leezaworks.com

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Janice Hechter
November 4, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join award-winning illustrator, Janice Hechter as she reads from her newest picture book, The Great Elephant Escape. Janice will guide readers through her illustration process, revealing sketches, models, and the true story behind the book. She will also sprinkle her presentation with some fun elephant facts and perhaps a special guest appearance by one of the models used for the book! www.janicehechter.com
Book signing to follow.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
November 6, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Imagining Your Special Day
September 27 - November 7, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Peter, in Ezra Jack Keats book The Snowy Day, spends hours journeying through his neighborhood, magically changed overnight by fresh snow. Imagine yourself anywhere in the world for just one day. Paint a scene from your special day using brushes and colorful watercolor paints.

In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Eric Carle’s The Very Quiet Cricket and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 10, 2012
2:00 pm
$5 Museum Admission Extra
Please note that there will be no 3:00 pm performance. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, 2008 winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award.
www.picturebooktheatre.com

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Please note that the Museum will be closing at 4:00 pm for a private event

Museum Closing Early
November 10, 2012
4:00 pm
Please note that the Museum will be closing at 4:00 pm for a private event.

Members Only Event
Starry Night
A Special Member Event celebrating
The Carle’s 10th Anniversary
& Opening of the Exhibition Iconic Images: Ten Years of Collecting for The Carle
November 10, 2012
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a light dinner buffet, gallery visits with featured artists, an exhibition of stars by picture book artists of the valley, bookshop boutique, musical performances, and special remarks by Eric and Barbara Carle.

This event is free for Members, but space is limited, so please reserve early. Accepts only to Jennifer Darling Stasinos (413) 658-1104 or jennys@carlemuseum.org

We regret that this event is full due to limited space and we can no longer take reservations. Please join us on Sunday, November 11th for the Book Signing Bash.

Dinner by Portabella Catering; Wines by Provisions

At The Museum
10th Anniversary Book Signing Bash
November 11, 2012
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The 10th Anniversary celebration continues with book signings from Iconic Images artists, special concert by the South Hadley Children’s Chorus, and “Doodles for Dollars” featuring Eric Carle, Tony DiTerlizzi, and Peter Laird ($10 per doodle.) Please note: Doodles will go on sale at noon the day of the event. There is a limited number for each artist and we expect to sell out.

Schedule of Events including a list of participating artists

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
November 11, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
South Hadley Children’s Chorus
Birthday Celebration: A Tribute to
The Eric Carle Museum...and Maisy
November 11, 2012
1:00 pm
Free to the public. Does not include Museum Admission
In celebration of The Carle’s 10th Anniversary, the South Hadley Children’s Chorus will present a family-friendly concert complete with songs and poems. Thirty-eight boys and girls, ages 7-14, from South Hadley and neighboring communities will be conducted by Catharine Melhorn and accompanied by pianist Jamie Goodnow.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
November 11, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

Professional Development Workshop
An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies
November 16, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Learn about Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), the principles of which guide the educational programming at the Museum. Designed as a way of teaching viewers to find meaning and pleasure in works of art, these strategies are based on the work of cognitive psychologist Abigail Housen and veteran museum educator, Philip Yenawine. Participants will be introduced to Housen’s theory of aesthetic development, discuss and analyze the strategies, experiment with the method in small groups, and discuss ways in which these strategies can enhance teaching and reinforce the state standards in Language Arts.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Eric Carle’s The Very Quiet Cricket and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 17, 2012
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5 Museum Admission Extra
See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, 2008 winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award.
www.picturebooktheatre.com

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Reading Library
CANCELLED!
Special Storytime with
Diane Lang
November 17, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Carle welcomes picture book author and impassioned naturalist Diane Lang for a reading of selections from her new book, Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the Unloved. Guests are invited to meet Diane and some of her surprising animal companions, play an animal game, and extend the experience through some engaging take-home project ideas. Book Signing to follow.

In The Auditorium
Songs and Stories of Creative Creatures
Storytelling with Gail Herman and Sally Rogers
November 18, 2012
1:00 pm
$6 (Members $5.50) Museum Admission extra
Storyteller Dr. Gail N. Herman join forces with songwriter Sally Rogers to create an exciting, interactive program of songs and stories for families.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Brett Axel
November 18, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Poet and storyteller Brett Axel has been sharing his stories with children for years. Join him at The Carle where he will read from his first published picture book Goblinheart: A Fairy Tale, and introduce his to-be-published second book, The Land Of the Merfairy.
Book signing to follow.http://goblinheart.com/Brett_Axel.html

In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Eric Carle’s The Very Quiet Cricket and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 23, 2012
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5 Museum Admission Extra
See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, 2008 winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award.
www.picturebooktheatre.com

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Eric Carle’s The Very Quiet Cricket and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 24, 2012
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5 Museum Admission Extra
See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, 2008 winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award.
www.picturebooktheatre.com

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

At The Museum Shop
The Carle Bookshop Holiday Sale!
November 23 - November 25, 2012
15%-75% off books and toys. Members save an additional 15%.
In-store only

In The Museum Cafe
Holiday Card-Making Party
December 1, 2012
10:00 - 11:30 am (Please arrive by 10:30 am.)
$7 per participant
(Ages 3 and up with an adult) Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide all the materials you need to collage five special holiday cards with envelopes. Please note that this is not a drop-off program.

Space is limited; registration is recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Phil Amara
December 1, 2012
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Phil Amara grew up loving comic books. From doing a radio show in college about comics to being an editor for one of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, he’s always made comic books a part of his life. He currently teaches in the Boston Public Schools, where he created the Mighty Writers program to introduce his students to the power of animation, film, and of course, comic books. He’s also written his first picture book, Treehouse Heroes. Join him for a Special Storytime where he’ll read, doodle, and perhaps say a word or two about comics!

In The East Gallery
Iconic Images: Ten Years of Collecting for The Carle
Gallery Tour with Curator, Nick Clark
December 2, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The guided tour includes selections from the Museum's extraordinary permanent collection of more than 10,000 illustrations. Artists on view will include Leo Lionni, William Steig, Ludwig Bemelmans, Maurice Sendak, Margot Zemach, Petra Mathers, Arnold Lobel, Rosemary Wells, Ashley Bryan, Simms Taback, Jerry Pinkney, and Trina Schart Hyman.

In The Reading Library
Music Together for Valley Families
September 27 - December 6, 2012
Thursdays, September 27 – December 6 (No class November 22)
9:30 – 10:15 am
$170, Second child $120 (Siblings under 8 months Free)
Non-refundable Registration Fee — New Families $15, Returning Families $10
Price includes 10 classes, CDs, songbook, parent guide book and DVD.

Ages Infant - 5 years with an adult
Music and movement for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the grownups who love them.This research-based, internationally-recognized curriculum is designed to nurture musical growth in a relaxed, playful setting.
Free Sample Class Thursday, September 13, 9:30 am in the Reading Library
Instructor: Debbie Weyl
Space is limited; registration is required. To register contact Music Together for Valley Families at (413) 259–9400 or www.valleymusicgroup.com.

Professional Development Workshop
Handmade Cards and Books
December 6, 2012
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) With the holidays just around the corner, learn how to create handmade cards and unique books for those friends and family on your gift list. We’ll cover our favorite bookmaking techniques for teachers, librarians and parents to adapt to your classroom, library or home. You’ll go home with a collection of small handmade books and the techniques to create them again and again.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Professional Development Workshop
So You Want to Choose the 2013 Caldecott?
December 9, 2012
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$30 (Members $25) (Taking registrants for the second session.)
(3 PDPs) Join us in a Mock Caldecott Committee that reviews, votes, and makes its own choice for the 2013 Caldecott Award. Registrants will receive notes on the award guidelines and a list of eligible picture books from 2012. In November, we'll ask for final nominations and at our December meeting, we'll go through the Caldecott Committee process to name our selections of the most distinguished picture books deserving award recognition. The sessions and on-line work will be facilitated by Simmons College faculty members Professor Cathryn Mercier, who served on the 1994 and 2012 Caldecott Committees and Instructor Megan Lambert, who served on the 2011 Caldecott Committee.

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

At The Museum
Stop Being Bored and Start Having Fun!
December 9, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Joshua Glenn, co-author of UNBORED: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun, as he introduces guests to his latest book. Hear a bit about how the book came to be and explore some activities from this fun-filled guide. From time-tested projects, games and experiments to new discoveries, this is the gift that keeps on giving! Josh will be joined by designer and art director, Tony Leone, and illustrators, Mister Reusch and Heather Kasunick.
http://unbored.net/about/
Book signing to follow.

At The Museum
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
December 9, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Face It
November 8 - December 11, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
In Eric’s independent art exhibition he used scraps of his painted papers to make abstract faces and figures. Cut and paste a mix of colorful collage papers into a portrait of someone real or imaginary.

In The Art Studio
"Some Weaving!"
December 12 - January 22, 2012
Free with Museum Admission
Weave colorful strips of paper into your own version of Charlotte’s web.

At The Museum
The Best of the Best in 2012 with Susan Bloom
December 15, 2012
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(2 PDPs) Join us for this highly popular annual event! In anticipation of the 2012 Caldecott Medal awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children for the preceding year, Susan Bloom selects her favorites. Learn from this outstanding professor of Children’s Literature and reviewer for the Horn Book what makes these books rise above the rest.

At The Museum
Early Closure
December 15, 2012
4:00 pm
The Museum will be closing early for a private event.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
December 16, 2012
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

At The Museum
Museum Closed
December 24 - December 25, 2012
The Carle will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

In The Auditorium
Cactus Head Puppets Presents
The Emperor’s New Clothes
December 26, 2012
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50) Museum Admission extra
Fashion is the most important thing to the Emperor, even more than taking care of his own kingdom. When two strangers come to town promising the most beautiful clothes anyone has ever seen, the Emperor learns a lesson in fashion he will never forget. Come join us as CactusHead Puppets puts a silly spin on an old favorite.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
Please note, phone sales are not accepted on the day of the performance.

In The Auditorium
Tom Knight Puppets presents
Stone Soup and Other Tales
December 28 - December 29, 2012
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
$4 (Members $3)
Tom Knight Puppets is a collection of songs and skits for children of all ages - about animals, the environment, food, and books. Favorites include "Alligator Jump," "The Garbage Monster," and Henry the Magician, plus songs from Tom’s most recent CD "The Classroom Boogie!"

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Please note, phone sales are not accepted on the day of the performance.

At The Museum
Museum Closed
December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013
The Carle will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

At The Museum
Hartsbrook Marionettes present
Mother Holle, a Grimm Brothers’ Legend
January 12, 2013
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Free; Museum Admission Extra
The Early Childhood marionette troupe invites you to the magical world of Mother Holle. Did you know that when Mother Holle shakes her great feather bed and the feathers fly all around, then it snows upon the earth? Two young maidens soon discover that miracle when they journey down a deep well, through a meadow of many thousands of flowers, into this marvelous land. One daughter is radiant and hard working, the other spoiled and idle. As they travel along, each one is asked to take care and do good work. Come and join us, and you too will watch what each child does, how they work for Mother Holle, and the just reward that each one receives.

Gallery Tour
Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle
January 13, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Chief Curator, Nick Clark as he introduces you to the independent art of Eric Carle.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Corinne Demas
January 19, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Award-winning author Corinne Demas (The Littlest Matryoshka, Saying Goodbye to Lulu, The Disappearing Island) returns to The Carle to share her newest picture book, Here Comes Trouble, which features the same lovable pooch, Toby, who delighted kids (and their parents) with his antics in Always in Trouble. Corinne will also read her recent, rollicking story Pirates Go to School.
Book Signing to Follow

At The Museum
Exhibition Tour
The Caldecott Medal: 75 Years of Distinguished Illustration
January 20, 2013
3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Guest Curator and former Book Links editor Barbara Elleman for a tour of this exhibition of high quality prints drawn from more than 30 Caldecott Medal books.

The Caldecott Award is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The 75th Anniversary illustration and logo copyright © 2012 by Brian Selznick. Used with permission of ALSC/ALA.

At The Museum
Museum Closed
January 21, 2013
The Carle will be closed on Martin Luther King Day.

Professional Development Workshop
A Caldecott Anniversary: A Celebratory Look at Selected Caldecott Winners and their Influence Throughout Seventy-Five Years
January 25, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 PDPs) During this workshop, we will look closely at selected picture books, including Where the Wild Things Are and The Snowy Day that have been recognized as the ‘most distinguished’ of their time. As we savor their details, we will think critically about how each book has influenced culture and history and discuss the new perspectives that they continue to bring to the field of children’s literature and to readers.
Instructor: Emily Prabhaker

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Professional Development Workshop
CANCELED Beyond Books: Art Inspired by Eric Carle
January 26, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Taking inspiration from Eric Carle’s independent art in the West Gallery, paint a variety of surfaces such as paper, vinyl, and cardboard, and then sculpt them into window hangings, mobiles, and more. Discuss Eric’s inspirations as an artist and how his creative process might inspire your students to think “off the page.” Please bring a brown bag lunch in order to maximize workshop time.
Instructor: Meghan Burch

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
Shiprock & Anchordog
January 26, 2013
11:00 am
$6 (cash or check only)
Ticket sales begin at 10:30, no advanced sales.
Limited seating, early arrival recommended
Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

At The Museum
Gallery Tour
Iconic Images: 10 years of Collecting for The Carle
January 26, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Chief Curator, Nick Clark as he introduces you to a sampling of the Museum’s permanent collection.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays in the Art Studio
January 27, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
Junior Choir & Concert Choir
January 27, 2013
2:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Free; Museum Admission Extra
The Young People’s Chorus is an award-winning community children’s choir based in Amherst. They have performed widely, including WGBY’s Together In Song program, numerous children’s choir festivals, and appearances with Pioneer Valley Symphony, the Smith and Amherst College Orchestras and Amherst Ballet. The choir’s roster currently includes over 100 singers ages 5-15 in four age divisions. They will present two half-hour family-friendly concerts.

In The Museum Cafe
Valentine-Making Party
February 2, 2013
10:00 am - 11:30 am (Please arrive before 10:30.)
$7 per participant; Museum Admission extra
Ages 4 and up with an adult
Grab a friend and come for some creative fun. The Carle will provide all the materials you need to make some special valentines. Space is limited; registration recommended. Walk-ins accepted as space allows.

Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Auditorium
Eight Things You Cannot Do for Your Children: What Every Parent and Educator Should Know
February 2, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) For nearly thirty-five years, Michael Thompson has worked as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker. Whether exploring the social lives of both boys and girls, the parent-teacher dynamic, school culture, how to raise responsible children, or the psychological journey of children through school, he brings insight and understanding to the complex journey through childhood and into adolescence. Join him as he shares his wisdom, expertise, and humor as he helps educators and parents understand what we can and cannot do for those young people in our lives.

In The Auditorium
Rescheduled for March 9th!
Jammin’ with Jarrett and Jef
February 9, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Children's book authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jef Czekaj team up for a performance that combines punk music, drawing and rapping into one epic book reading. Jef Czekaj is a cartoonist, author, illustrator and musician. His books include Hip and Hop, Don't Stop!, Cat Secrets, The Circulatory Story and Yes, Yes, Yaul! Jarrett J. Krosoczka has authored and illustrated eighteen books including Good Night, Monkey Boy, the Punk Farm series and the Lunch Lady series.

Book signing to follow.

In The Art Studio
CANCELED Family Printmaking Workshop
February 3 - February 10, 2013
Sundays, February 3 and 10
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$50 (Members $40)
Ages 6 and up with an adult; max of 2 children per adult
Have fun building your creativity together! Experiment with different printmaking methods and create a family portfolio of colorful prints to give as gifts or display at home. We’ll also create a set of reusable stamping tools so you can continue your printing adventures at home.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Please click here for information on how to register.

In The Auditorium
Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett
Come to The Carle
February 10, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Due to the blizzard, we are sorry to report that we need to cancel this program. Stay safe and stay tuned. Jon and Mac hope to reschedule for another time!
Come hear this dynamic duo talk
about the collaboration that garnered a
2013 Caldecott Honor for Extra Yarn.

Book signing to follow. Limit one book from home/unlimited books from The Carle Bookshop.

In The Art Studio
Drop-In Program
Materials Play in the Morning
January 4 - February 15, 2013
Free with Museum Admission
Fridays, January 4 – February 15
10:00 – 10:30 am

Toddlers with a caregiver
Have fun experimenting with materials selected especially for your young explorer and stay for storytime in the Reading Library at 10:30. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so dress accordingly!

At The Museum
Information Session
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle
February 15, 2013
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
Behind the Scenes with Batman: Having Fun with the Common Core
February 16, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join author Marc Tyler Nobleman as he reveals the lengths he went to in order to get the truth behind the creation of one of the most successful fictional characters of all time. Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman tells the story (at once inspirational and heartbreaking) of Bill Finger, never-credited co-creator of the Dark Knight. Learn startling never-published facts about an unsung pioneer—including one that may just change pop culture history.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays in the Art Studio
February 17, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us one Sunday of each month for an additional art activity in the back of the Art Studio. Always a surprise and sometimes messy, so bring a smock!

At The Museum
Museum Open
February 18, 2013
The Carle will be open on Presidents' Day.

In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School presents:
Goldilocks & the Three Bears: An Epic
February 19 - February 22, 2013
11:00 am and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6 (Members $5)
So you think you know this tale? Think again! In this epic adaptation written by Jack Neary, there’s a lot more in store for Goldy, our little blond curiosity seeker, than three bears, some chairs, and bowls of breakfast food. Some annoying neighborhood kids, a pack of crazy Wolfettes, a fourth bear named Uncle Chester who may not be a bear at all, Little Red Riding Hood and even Rapunzel join forces to create an adventure for the ages! Poor Goldy! All she wanted was to take a nice little walk in the forest. Goldilocks & The Three Bears: An Epic is a show for the whole family to enjoy!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Rebecca Rule and Jennifer Thermes
February 22, 2013
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Thrill to the tale of a great sledding adventure as author Rebecca Rule reads from her latest book, The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever! Rebecca will be joined by artist Jennifer Thermes who will share sketches and art from the book, and demonstrate how an illustrator creates pictures to tell a story.

Q and A and book signing to follow.
www.rebeccarulenh.com/books
www.jenniferthermes.com

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
The Deedle Deedle Dees
February 23, 2013
11:00 am
$6 (Cash or check only, beginning at 10:30 am day of the show.)
The Deedle Deedle Dees are an educational rock band based in Brooklyn, NY. Since October 2003, the band has been entertaining audiences with songs inspired by history and science – Underground Railroad, Nellie Bly, Rancher Ants – as well as simple movement-based tunes like Play Your Hand and Vegetarian T-Rex. Come dressed as anyone from a Deedle Deedle Dees song and receive a special prize!

Ticket sales begin at 10:30, no advanced sales. Museum Admission Extra. Limited seating, early arrival recommended.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

At The Museum
Gallery Tour
Iconic Images: 10 years of Collecting for The Carle
February 23, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Chief Curator, Nick Clark as he introduces you to a sampling of the Museum’s permanent collection.

At The Museum
Gallery Tour
Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle
February 24, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Chief Curator, Nick Clark as he introduces you to the independent art of Eric Carle.

At The Museum
Information Session
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle
March 3, 2013
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Art Studio
Mapping Makeover
January 23 - March 5, 2013
Free with Museum Admission
In much the same way that Eric Carle used tissue paper scraps from his book art and transformed them into ArtArt, find inspiration in old maps to journey to new and extraordinary places.

In The Auditorium
Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett
Come to The Carle
February 10, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Due to the blizzard, we are sorry to report that we need to cancel this program. Stay safe and stay tuned. Jon and Mac hope to reschedule for another time!
Come hear this dynamic duo talk
about the collaboration that garnered a
2013 Caldecott Honor for Extra Yarn.

Book signing to follow. Limit one book from home/unlimited books from The Carle Bookshop.

In The Art Studio
Picture Book Making
March 9, 2013
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$35 (Members $25)
(Ages 6-10)
Make an illustrated book from start to finish! Learn about how picture books are made and about the creative decisions authors and illustrators make. Then, turn your own idea into an illustrated book complete with endpapers and cover art.
Instructor: Meghan Burch
(class size 5-10)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Auditorium
Jammin’ with Jarrett and Jef
March 9, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Children's book authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jef Czekaj team up for a performance that combines punk music, drawing and rapping into one epic book reading. Jef Czekaj is a cartoonist, author, illustrator and musician. His books include Hip and Hop, Don't Stop!, Cat Secrets, The Circulatory Story and Yes, Yes, Yaul! Jarrett J. Krosoczka has authored and illustrated eighteen books including Good Night, Monkey Boy, the Punk Farm series and the Lunch Lady series.

Book signing to follow.

Professional Development Workshop
CANCELLED Possibilities in Print
March 11, 2013
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Explore the tools and techniques of a variety of printmaking methods and their connections to book production. In addition to hands-on work, discuss the history of printmaking and practical ideas for using printmaking to connect verbal and visual literacy.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
Flannery Brothers
March 16, 2013
11:00 am
$6 (cash or check only, no credit cards)
Ticket sales begin at 10:30, no advanced sales. Limited seating, early arrival recommended.

Brothers Dan and Mike Flannery are versatile musicians and zippy vocalists. Their songs reflect an understanding of a growing child's world and are crafted with comic and thoughtful twists. Whether singing about the inevitability of life's little mishaps in "Swallowed a Bug" or the discovery of one of life’s many treasures in "Sea Glass," The Flannerys and other able musicians provide apt instrumental layers with accordion, ukulele, horns, percussion, keyboards, guitar and more.
- Lynne Heffley ©2010 Parents' Choice Awards

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

Members Only Event
Annual Pancake Breakfast Celebrating
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 17, 2013
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Seating – 9:00 am (still accepting reservations)
Second Seating – 10:15 am (FULL)
Enjoy fresh pancakes in The Carle Café, a special project in the Art Studio, Special Storytime and film in the Auditorium, plus the chance to meet the Caterpillar and receive a special Member gift. Free to Members, but space is limited. Reserve now at membership@carlemuseum.org.

Celebration of the 2013
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 17, 2013
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate The Caterpillar’s special day with us!
Join us for special story times, films, art activities and a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Plus, Carle Book Shop sale - 15% off (Members 30%) all caterpillar-related books and toys!

12:30 pm – The Very Hungry Caterpillar Film
1:00 pm – Meet the Caterpillar
1:30 pm – Storytime
2:30 pm – Picture Writer: The Art of Picture Books Film
3:00 pm – Meet the Caterpillar
3:30 pm – Storytime
4:00 pm - The Very Hungry Caterpillar Film

There will be fun all-day art activities and all children will receive Butterfly temporary tattoos. Bring your camera!

Click here to see Eric Carle reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
In Celebration of Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 17, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Create your very own caterpillar using found materials.

In The Reading Library
Music Together for Valley Families
January 17 - March 21, 2013
Thursdays, January 17 – March 21, 2013
9:30 – 10:15 am
$170, Second child $120 (Siblings under 8 months Free)
Non-refundable Registration Fee — New Families $15, Returning Families $10
Price includes 10 classes, CDs, songbook, parent guide book and DVD.

Ages Infant - 5 years with an adult
Music and movement for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the grownups who love them. This research-based, internationally-recognized curriculum is designed to nurture musical growth in a relaxed, playful setting.
Free Sample Class: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Instructor: Debbie Weyl
Space is limited; registration is required. To register contact Music Together for Valley Families at (413) 259–9400 or www.valleymusicgroup.com.

On The Road
Innovations in Education:
A Study Tour of the Early Childhood Centers of Pistoia, Italy
March 18 - March 22, 2013
Just a few spots left!
Join us for a unique opportunity to visit and study the early childhood centers of the city of Pistoia, Italy.

(30 PDPs) Learn about Pistoia’s internationally-renowned early childhood education. Together we will:

• Visit the infant-toddler centers and preschools in Pistoia and Viareggio
• Learn about their connections to The Carle and the literacy project organized by Professor Enzo Catarsi from The University of Florence
• Observe and engage in conversation with educators and administrators about their attention to environments and their strategies of observation and documentation
• Learn about their commitment to families, culture, and history with the intent of creating a strong community of learners
• Engage in a hands-on workshop in one of Pistoia’s leading museums, Centro Documentazione e Fondazione Marino Marini
• Enjoy the company of fellow educators and the city

Click here for more information including how to register.

Organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art; the Assessorato all’Educazione del Commune di Pistoia; and Crescere, Associazione Culturale in cooperation with Smith College.

SCBWI and Lesley University present
From Creative Process to Curriculum Connections:
Children's Books in the Classroom
March 23, 2013
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
This program, intended for teachers, librarians, and other educators, features eight New England-based children's book authors and illustrators. Panels focused on fiction, picture book biographies, and the craft of research and writing will provide educators with plenty of ideas they can take back to their classrooms. A book sale and signing will round out the day. Registration includes Museum Admission.

To register, download the following registration form and submit with payment to SCBWI:
SCBWI Registration Form

In The Art Studio
Make a Mini Kite with Melissa Sweet
March 24, 2013
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Just in time for spring, join artist Melissa Sweet for a mini kite workshop in The Studio, then make your kite soar in The Museum’s orchard! Melissa will demonstrate her beautiful mixed media process and show examples of her original art work. All ages and abilities are welcome to drop-in, no prior signup necessary. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. This workshop precedes Melissa’s Special Storytime in the Reading Library.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Melissa Sweet
March 24, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With illustrations that are detailed, exuberant, and visually appealing, Melissa Sweet is an artist with a keen eye for the natural world and the human condition. Hear what she likes best about creating books; learn about her latest project, A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin, written by Jen Bryant; and join her in some creative exploration.

Book signing to follow
melissasweet.net

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
Beethoven’s Wig with NCMC’s Youth Orchestra and Special Guests High Definition
April 6, 2013
11:00 am
$10/individual, $20/family (cash or check only)
Richard Perlmutter is the creator, lyricist and featured performer of Beethoven's Wig, one of the most honored children's music series, which features famous classical pieces re-imagined as silly, story-telling tunes that even young children can learn and sing. The albums have received 4 Grammy Award Nominations and 5 Parents Choice Awards, and have been designated “Notable Recordings” by the American Library Association. Richard holds degrees from Cornell University, Rhode Island School of Design and Yale University where he has taught as well. He will perform some of his highly-acclaimed songs from the Beethoven's Wig series, accompanied by the youth orchestra of the Northampton Community Music Center and the acclaimed vocal ensemble High Definition.

Ticket sales begin at 10:30, no advanced sales. Limited seating, early arrival recommended.

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

Berkshire Theatre Group presents
Pinocchio
April 6, 2013
3:30 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50)
Originally written by Carlo Collodi
Adapted by E. Gray Simons III
Directed by Travis G. Daly
Follow Pinocchio into the woods on his adventure filled with magic, suspense, wonder and hope. This classic tale of the magical puppet who goes on a journey to become a real boy will delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126

Berkshire Theatre Group presents
Pinocchio
April 7, 2013
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50)
Originally written by Carlo Collodi
Adapted by E. Gray Simons III
Directed by Travis G. Daly
Follow Pinocchio into the woods on his adventure filled with magic, suspense, wonder and hope. This classic tale of the magical puppet who goes on a journey to become a real boy will delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126

In The Art Studio
Animals in Motion
March 6 - April 9, 2013
Free with Museum Admission
The animals featured in the West Gallery sail, swim and strut. Create a moveable animal mobile of your favorite creature.

At The Museum
Information Session
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle
April 9, 2013
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

Professional Development Workshop
Full; new 4/24 class added.
The Whole Book Approach
April 12, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Afterwards, participants will discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students. Please bring a brown bag lunch in order to maximize workshop time.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Auditorium
BROQUE performs at The Carle
April 14, 2013
12:00 pm
Please note new time!
Free with Museum Admission
Join Gideon Freudmann (on cello) and Mark Herschler (on guitar) featuring a sampling of their favorite original compositions, including some brand new kids’ tunes, and a few classical pieces. These extremely talented musicians with big smiles and a sly sense of humor will make for a very unique and memorable show.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with Kate Hosford
April 14, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Why write a book on infinity? Hear Kate Hosford’s story behind her latest book, Infinity and Me and what the children she’s met have to say on the topic. Then, explore your own personal visions of infinity with Kate through writing and drawing.

Book signing to follow.
khosford.com

At The Museum
Museum Open on Patriots' Day
April 15, 2013
Join us on Monday during April Vacation Week!

In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets presents
The Tale of Juan Bobo
April 18 - April 20, 2013
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
$5 (Members $4.50)
Please note: Wednesday, April 17 performances have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Meet Juan Bobo! He always tries to do the right thing, but often makes mistakes. For Juan even the smallest task can lead to the silliest of results. But can Juan Bobo's seemingly foolish actions end up saving the day? Join CactusHead Puppets as they bring this classic Puerto Rican folktale to life and decide for yourself.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Art Studio
Class canceled!
Paint, Shape, Create!
April 20, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$40 (Members $30)
(Ages 9 through Adult) Drawing inspiration from works of Eric Carle’s independent art, participants will create a 16” x 20” finished relief canvas using foil, acrylic paint and glue. This intergenerational workshop is designed for children age 9 and up as well as all adults including parents, teachers, and grandparents.
Instructor: Therese Brady Donohue, Director of Picture Book Theatre
(Class size 5-10 people)

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
John Seven and Jana Christy
April 21, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
John and Jana celebrate childhood with their newest book, A Rule is to Break: A Child's Guide to Anarchy. Join them for a reading, learn how to create your own comics, and following the example of their character Wild Child, experience the joy of giving things away! Book signing to follow.
www.johnandjana.com

All who attend are invited to bring a food donation for the Amherst Survival Center and receive a signed print from John and Jana. Suggested food donations: Dried peas and lentils, healthy cereal and snacks, soups, and canned beans, tuna, sardines, salmon, fruits, and veggies.

Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
April 24, 2013
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
(4 PDPs) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This session will begin with a chance for participants to observe a storytime at The Carle to see the Whole Book Approach in action. Afterwards, participants will discuss their observations and learn how to evaluate the picture book as an art form and to use this critical engagement as a platform for leading interactive picture book reading experiences with their students. Please bring a brown bag lunch in order to maximize workshop time.
Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia

Registration is required. Please click here for more information.

At The Museum
Cuento, Canción y Verso
April 27, 2013
1:00 pm
Join award-winning author/illustrator Lulu Delacre as she celebrates Latino folklore! Enjoy her interactive reading of The Bossy Gallito, a traditional Cuban folktale. Sing along in Spanish stanzas from her illustrated book, Señor Cat’s Romance. Learn how she creates her vibrant pictures. Lulu will end with a sneak peak at her
latest book, How Far Do You Love Me?
Book signing to follow

At The Museum
Drawing Day at The Carle
April 28, 2013
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With the goal of bringing together people of all ages through something as simple as drawing, join us for our annual day of family-friendly projects designed to celebrate drawing and foster new and imaginative ways to draw.

At The Museum
Unplug and Have Fun!
April 28, 2013
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In conjunction with Random House Children’s Books 2013 celebration of Screen Free Week, Tad Hills, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Chris Raschka, Bob Staake, and Dan Yaccarino will be at The Carle for a presentation and book signing.

Special thanks to Random House.

2013 Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture
Featuring Peter Sís
May 4, 2013
Luncheon and Conversation with Peter Sís
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
$25 (Limited seating)
Luncheon SOLD OUT. Please call (413) 658-1126 to be added to the waitlist. Lecture is Free with Museum Admission, first-come, first-served.
Prior to the BERL Lecture there will be an informal lunch and conversation with Peter Sís with a special introduction by Dr. Cathryn M. Mercier, Director of the Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College. Peter Sís is an internationally-acclaimed illustrator, author, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia and now resides in the New York City area with his wife and children.
www.petersis.com

Walls and Bridges…Books With Wings, Presented by Peter Sís
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission (limited seating; first come, first served)
Join us for the annual BERL lecture, a series designed to feature the country’s preeminent scholars, book collectors, researchers, editors, authors, and illustrators in the field of children’s literature.
Small Reception and Book Signing to follow

In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with
Melanie Hope Greenberg
May 4, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
Screening of the Film, Graphic Novels! Melbourne! Followed by a Panel Discussion
May 5, 2013
3:00 - 4:15 pm
Free; Museum Admission Extra
In this feature documentary, filmmaker Daniel Hayward and comics maker Bernard Caleo venture into the studios and lives of four Australian cartoonists: Pat Grant, Mandy Ord, Bruce Mutard and Nicki Greenberg. They examine the cartoonists’ lives and work. The film also includes interviews with comic book/graphic novel luminaries Paul Gravett, Dylan Horrocks, Scott McCloud, and Shaun Tan (‘The Arrival’).

4:15 – 4:45 Panel Discussion
Graphic novel scholar N.C. Christopher Couch leads a conversation with Bruce Mutard, one of the featured graphic novelists, and Mira Bartok, NEPR commentator and author of The Memory Palace, about the film and the Australian graphic novel/comics scene.

In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2013
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for a colorful celebration of Mexican heritage with a surprise art activity!

In The Auditorium
Five-College Musicians at The Carle
Featuring Marjorie Melnick as mezzo-soprano,
Joel Pitchon on violin, and Alissa Leiser on piano
May 5, 2013
1:00 pm
$6.50 (Members $5.50) Museum Admission Extra
Celebrate the Museum’s exhibition, Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares–Art by Latino Artists, with a musical medley of Latin American songs and a special reading of Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand complete with musical accompaniment.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
CANCELLED
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
Elizabeth Mitchell
May 11, 2013
11:00 am
$6 (cash or check only)
Northampton Community Music Center welcomes Smithsonian Folkways Children's music recording artist Elizabeth Mitchell and Family.
Ticket sales begin at 10:30 am; no advanced sales.
Limited seating, early arrival recommended

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

In The Auditorium
Northampton Community Music Center Family Concert Series
David Grover
May 11, 2013
11:00 am
$6 (cash or check only)
Northampton Community Music Center welcomes David Grover from the Berkshires of Massachusetts, performer for 40+ years. Former lead guitarist for Arlo Guthrie and accomplished musician, David uses his songs to teach children about the important things in life: holidays with family, planet preservation and respecting each other.

David and his Gang have performed at the White House, opened the Goodwill Games, appeared on The Today Show and performed with the Detroit Symphony in their Youth Series. Grover, called “The Jerry Garcia of the Elementary School set, has been compared to Mister Rogers, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Raffi, earning countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year.

Ticket sales begin at 10:30 am; no advanced sales.
Limited seating, early arrival recommended

Sponsored by the Northampton Community Music Center, 93.9 The River, and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Proceeds benefit the Northampton Community Music Center Scholarship Fund.

In The Auditorium
Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett
Visit The Carle
May 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Come hear this dynamic duo talk about the collaboration that garnered a 2013 Caldecott Honor for Extra Yarn.

Book signing to follow. Limit one book from home/unlimited books from The Carle Bookshop.

Gallery Tour
Robert R. Zakanitch: A Garden of Ordinary Miracles
May 18, 2013
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
Join artist Robert R. Zakanitch as he walks you through his “garden” sharing the miracles he wrought using color, shape, and design.
Book signing to follow

In The Art Studio
Playing with Pattern and Design with Artist
Robert R. Zakanitch
May 18, 2013
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join nationally-exhibited artist and illustrator, Robert R. Zakanitch as he inspires you to create big designs, visual surprises, and pleasing patterns using the shapes of one or more letters in your name.
Book signing to follow

Gallery Tour
The Caldecott Medal: 75 Years of Distinguished Illustration
May 18, 2013
3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Guest Curator and former Book Links editor Barbara Elleman for a tour of this exhibition of high quality prints drawn from more than 30 Caldecott Medal books. Barbara will be joined by special guest, Lawrence Webster who will give a short presentation based on her book, Under the North Light: The Life and Work of Maud and Miska Petersham, artists represented in the exhibition.
Book signing to follow

At The Museum
Information Session
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle
May 19, 2013
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Simmons College and The Carle are delighted to announce the expansion of our partnership offering graduate programs in children's literature at The Carle to include: the continuation of the MFA in Writing for Children program, a new MA in Children's Literature, and a new joint degree combining the MFA/MA degree programs. Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the programs, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.

To register, click here. For more information please contact Megan Lambert, Instructor at The Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons College at megan.lambert@simmons.edu.

To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.

In The Auditorium
Art is a Mind Game with Raúl Colón
May 19, 2013
12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Doors open at 11:45
Join Raúl Colón as he takes you through his search for “the better idea” From examining an illustration from all angles to the moment he decides to walk away, he’ll share moments of frustration, insight, and epiphany.
Book signing to follow

In The Auditorium
The Children's Chorus of Springfield
Songs for Children of All Ages
May 19, 2013
3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In conjunction with our current exhibition, Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares - Art by Latino Artists, The Children’s Chorus of Springfield will be performing Hatian, Brazilian, and Spanish folk songs for children of all ages. Please come to enjoy the celebration!
Conductor: Esther RH Rhoades, Pianist Michael Carney.

In The Art Studio
Latin Landscapes
April 10 - May 21, 2013
Free with Museum Admission
Capture the beauty of the landscapes from Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares–Art by Latino Artists and create a picturesque panorama adapting the textured drawing style of illustrator Raul Colón.