At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
January 4, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
January 5, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Valorie Fisher! (Snowdate Sunday, January 6, 2008) Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Music and More!
January 12, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Music and More! with Linda Hickman and Michael Nix is an interactive program featuring songs, books, finger play, movement, and animal puppets. Families are welcome to sing and dance to traditional favorites and interactive songs while Michael and Linda play guitars, banjos, and percussion instruments.
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
January 19, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Pat Cummings! (Snowdate Sunday, January 20, 2008) Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Tatterhood
January 26, 2008
11:00 am
$ 8.50 per ticket (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy this original adaptation of the wonderful Norse myth, Tatterhood, the story of an unconventional girl who combats trolls, saves a princess, and enchants a prince – all the while remaining true to herself. Colorful masks, visually exciting backdrops, clanging symbols, and fine acting make this a delightfully zany tale you won’t want to miss.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Tatterhood
January 26, 2008
1:00 pm
$ 8.50 per ticket (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy this original adaptation of the wonderful Norse myth, Tatterhood, the story of an unconventional girl who combats trolls, saves a princess, and enchants a prince – all the while remaining true to herself. Colorful masks, visually exciting backdrops, clanging symbols, and fine acting make this a delightfully zany tale you won’t want to miss.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Tatterhood
January 27, 2008
1:00 pm
$ 8.50 per ticket (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy this original adaptation of the wonderful Norse myth, Tatterhood, the story of an unconventional girl who combats trolls, saves a princess, and enchants a prince – all the while remaining true to herself. Colorful masks, visually exciting backdrops, clanging symbols, and fine acting make this a delightfully zany tale you won’t want to miss.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
February 1, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
In The Auditorium
Snow White
February 2, 2008
11:00 am
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Matthias Kuchta's interpretation of the Grimm Brothers' Snow White is a magical production of this classic tale. In a short hour's time the world-traveled German puppeteer and his Fellini-like textile puppets transport the audience to another world. You'll be captured by his charm and delighted by these life-size puppets as they bring the story to life with richness and humor.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Snow White
February 2, 2008
3:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Matthias Kuchta's interpretation of the Grimm Brothers' Snow White is a magical production of this classic tale. In a short hour's time the world-traveled German puppeteer and his Fellini-like textile puppets transport the audience to another world. You'll be captured by his charm and delighted by these life-size puppets as they bring the story to life with richness and humor.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Museum Open Presidents' Day
February 18, 2008
The Carle will be open on Monday, February 18, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 19, 2008
1:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 19, 2008
3:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 20, 2008
1:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
There will be a talk back with author Jane Yolen and Brian Marsh after the 1:00 pm show on Feb 20.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 20, 2008
3:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 21, 2008
1:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 21, 2008
3:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 22, 2008
1:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
February Vacation Week
Annie and Mary, The Pirate Queens
February 22, 2008
3:00 pm
$6 per ticket (Members $5). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts adaptation of Jane Yolen’s Ballad of the Pirate Queens. From Blackbeard to Captain Hook, pirates have long been an exciting subject. Meet two of history’s most infamous lady pirates in a performance that will have you singing in your seat. Adapted by Brian Marsh and performed by Pioneer Valley Performing Arts’ students.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
February 23, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Meet Jon Muth! Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
February 23, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Meet Jon Muth! Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Film Series, Meet the Artists
December 29, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Saturdays at 11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
Learn more about some of the work by the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should Be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art.
December 29 – Tomie dePaola
January 5 – Ezra Jack Keats
January 12 – Leo Lionni
January 19 – Robert McCloskey
February 2 – Maurice Sendak *The time for this showing has been changed to 1:00 pm
February 9 – William Steig
February 16 – Rosemary Wells
February 23 – Eric Carle
March 1 – Jerry Pinkney
Please note that this is a series of films featuring the artists and not book signing events.
In The Auditorium
“Read Roger” Live
March 1, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE/TIME. (1 PDP) Join Horn Book editor Roger Sutton as he continues a conversation begun on his blog referencing the imbalance of gender representation of authors and illustrators in the field of children’s literature. Panel will include: Jane Dyer, Leonard Marcus, Robie Harris and others.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
March 7, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
March 8, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
RESCHEDULED! Meet Jon Muth! Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
March 8, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Scott Fischer! Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.
In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
March 9, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Melissa Sweet! (Daylight Savings Time reminder!) Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear them share a tale from their own childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share one which they helped to create. Book signing to follow.
Study for cover, Mouse Soup
Graphite, ink and watercolor on paper
Courtesy of the Estate of Arnold Lobel
Members Only Event
Arnold Lobel Exhibition Opening
March 29, 2008
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Seeking a State of Grace: The Art of Arnold Lobel. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a lecture and Q&A with the curator, and an opportunity to win autographed exhibition-related items in our free drawing.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
April 4, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
April 4, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
In The Art Studio
Pull a Print!
April 6, 2008
2:00 to 4:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join the Art Studio Staff for an afternoon of printmaking outside (weather permitting). Young children may need assistance from an adult to participate.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
April 11, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
At The Museum
First Book Reception
April 12, 2008
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Free
The Carle is proud to play host to First Book on Saturday, April 12. First Book is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children in need the opportunity to read and own their first new books. A reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm will be open to those community members interested in learning more about First Book and how to get involved locally. Click here to view the downloadable invitation PDF.
In The Auditorium
Museum Auditorium closed Saturday, April 12 for First Book University
April 12, 2008
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
We will show our Orientation Film on a loop outside of the Auditorium. We apologize for any inconvenience.
At The Museum
Baystate Children's Hospital Patient Appreciation Day
April 13, 2008
9:00 to 11:30 am
Free. Registration is required.
The Carle is proud to host a Patient Appreciation Day for our corporate sponsor Baystate Children’s Hospital. A range of activities will be held throughout the Museum including a continental breakfast in the Great Hall, card-making in the Art Studio, “make your own granola” in the Café, panel presentation in the Auditorium, and storytime in the Reading Library. Open to children ages 5 – 12. Attendees will receive a day pass to The Carle!
Space is limited. To register, call 1-800-377-HEALTH.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
April 13, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Featuring author and illustrator, Marla Frazee and editor, Allyn Johnston.
Before a book becomes a book, it is an editorial process – occasionally funny, often messy, and almost always full of big surprises. Allyn Johnston, the Editor in Chief of Harcourt Children's Books, and Marla Frazee, the author-illustrator of Roller Coaster, Walk On!, Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert, and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever offer an honest peek into the process of picture book making. This program is recommended for adults.
Book signing to follow presentation.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
April 18, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
In The Auditorium
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poetry in Motion
April 19, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
David Zucker brings to life the best of English-language poetic literature. A trunk brimming with props, costume pieces, masks, and puppets provides him with the ingredients to create irresistible characters drawn from the poems that children love.
In The Auditorium
Angelina Ballerina
April 20, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Welcome Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, author and illustrator of the classic Angelina Ballerina books, for a reading and signing. To make the book come alive, our guests will be joined by Aliya Cycon of Amherst Ballet Theatre Company.
Museum Open Patriots' Day
April 21, 2008
The Carle will be open on Monday, April 21, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 22, 2008
1:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Mouse & More (for all ages). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 22, 2008
3:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Mouse & More (for all ages). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 23, 2008
1:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Fables on Market Street (Ages 5 and up). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 23, 2008
3:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Fables on Market Street (Ages 5 & up). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 24, 2008
1:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
A Day with Frog and Toad (for all ages). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
April Vacation Week
From Story to Stage
April 24, 2008
3:00 pm
$3 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
A Day with Frog and Toad (for all ages). Each day will feature a different performance by Hampshire College students inspired by the work of award-winning author and illustrator, Arnold Lobel.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
April 25, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
April Vacation Week
Coming Together: Comedy for All Ages
April 25, 2008
12:00 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Drawing inspiration from art featured in the Museum’s galleries and directed by Steve Henderson of The Hampshire Shakespeare Company, this 30-minute intergenerational performance is sure to prove that laughter IS the best medicine. Sponsored by the Renaissance Center Theater Company.
In The Reading Library
Toot & Re-Toot: The Return of Hardie Gramatky’s Little Toot
April 26, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Linda Gramatky Smith as she reads from her father’s book, Little Toot, and shares the source of his inspiration for the story as well as a video of Hardie Gramatky in action.
April Vacation Week
Special April Vacation Week Storytime & Film Schedule
April 21 - April 27, 2008
Free with Museum Admission
Monday, April 21
11:00 am Storytime
11:45 am Film
2:00 pm Storytime
2:45 am Film
Tuesday, April 22
10:30 am Storytime
11:00 am Film
2:00 pm Storytime
Wednesday, April 23
11:00 am Storytime
11:45 am Film
2:00 pm Storytime
Thursday, April 24
11:00 am Storytime
11:45 am Film
2:00 pm Storytime
Friday, April 25
10:30 am Storytime
2:00 pm Storytime
Saturday, April 26
10:30 am Storytime
11:00 am Film
1:00 pm Film
2:00 pm Storytime with Linda Gramatky Smith
Sunday, April 27
1:00 pm Film
2:00 pm Storytime
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
May 2, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
May 2, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
Members Only Event
Frog and Toad are Friends at Breakfast
May 4, 2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
At our second annual Spring Breakfast, Members are invited to enjoy a sunny, fresh array of catered delights in The Carle Café. Discover the newest art project in the Studio, enjoy a Big Screen Storytime with our amphibious friends, and meet others in the Gallery and Great Hall.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.
This event is sponsored by Baystate Children’s Hospital.
In The Auditorium
A Conversation with Jules and Kate Feiffer
May 4, 2008
12:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join Jules Feiffer in conversation with his daughter Kate, the author of his most recently illustrated children’s book, Henry, the Dog with No Tail.
In The Auditorium
Frogs and Toads: A Singing Tribute to Arnold Lobel
May 4, 2008
3:00 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
The South Hadley Children’s Chorus will perform songs, skits, and seek audience participation as they pay homage to Arnold Lobel’s loveable characters, warts and all.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
May 9, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
Image from Where Are You Going? To See My Friend!
In The Auditorium
Be Kind to Animals Week Writing and Art Contest
May 10, 2008
3:00 pm
A reading and art show in celebration of Be Kind to Animals Week® (May 4 – 10). For contest rules and details, visit www.dpvhs.org.
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
May 16, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
May 17, 2008
2:00 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus includes nearly 70 singers ages 7-16 from all over the Valley, performing a program of folksongs from around the world and music of composers old and new.
In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
May 17, 2008
3:00 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus includes nearly 70 singers ages 7-16 from all over the Valley, performing a program of folksongs from around the world and music of composers old and new.
At The Museum
The Carle celebrates Children’s Book Week
May 10 - May 18, 2008
The Carle celebrates Children’s Book Week by planting the seed of literacy. Receive a free copy of Eric Carle’s The Tiny Seed when you turn in your completed Gallery Search at the Admissions Desk any time between May 10 – 18.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
May 18, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP ) Matt Tavares will share his experiences in the fascinating process of creating a non-fiction picture book.
This event is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
At The Museum
Librarians’ Open House
May 22, 2008
3:00 to 5:30 pm
Admission Fee waived for Librarians for the entire day. Come early to browse the Museum.
(2 PDPs) Free materials for your libraries, afternoon refreshments, and 2 presentations — one with special guest librarian Betsy Bird of Fuse #8 fame, and the other with Megan Lambert, the Museum’s Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs.
Call (413) 658-1126 to register.
Event Schedule:
- 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Come early to browse the Museum (Admission Fee waived for Librarians for the entire day.)
- 3:00 to 4:00 pm - Overview of the Museum’s Whole Book Approach with Megan Lambert
- 4:00 to 4:30 - Time to visit the Museum’s Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) and enjoy refreshments in the Café
- 4:30 to 5:30 pm - Presentation by special guest librarian, Betsy Bird of Fuse 8 fame
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
May 23, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
Frog & Toad © Copyright Harper Collins
At The Museum Shop
Meet Frog & Toad!
May 24 - May 25, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm! Meet Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Western Massachusetts Regional Library System Poetry Slam Grand Finale
May 25, 2008
2:30 to 4:30 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Come hear the poet finalists compete for fame, glory, and prizes!
In The Auditorium
Frog and Toad Fridays
May 30, 2008
2:30 - 3:45 pm
Now showing! Every Friday in April and May from 2:30 – 3:45 pm A Year with Frog and Toad, the live action film.
Join Frog and Toad as they navigate through an adventure-filled year and are joined by colorful companions along the way. Set to a jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows. Conceived by Arnold Lobel’s daughter Adrianne Lobel, the film features Jay Goede as Frog and Mark Linn-Baker as Toad.
At The Museum
80s Family Dance Party to Benefit The Carle
June 6, 2008
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids Free! (must be accompanied by an adult); All others (in advance) $10 Members, $15 Non-Members; (at door) $15 Members, $20 Non-Members
Show your support of The Carle, party to your fav 80s hits, AND have your kids tucked in by 8:30! DJ PM, Gallery Searches, and Art Activities PLUS a special dessert buffet included. Kid-friendly supper available for purchase in the Museum’s Café. For the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors, there is a limit of four admitted children per adult.
This event is sponsored in part by Bank of Western Massachusetts; FamilyFun Magazine, Wondertime and Disney Worldwide Outreach; and WRNX.
Purchase Tickets online at www.picturebookart.org/Shop, at the Museum Admissions Desk, or by calling (413) 658-1126.
Click here to visit our official 80’s Family Dance Party Web page!
Photo courtesy of http://www.foodplay.com/
In The Auditorium
FOODPLAY
June 7, 2008
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
National award-winning theater show with juggling, colorful characters, music, and magic makes good eating great fun! Snack tasting and signing of new children's book - Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure! - with author Barbara Storper, MS, RD, and illustrator Frances E. Schneid, to follow each show.
Click here for more information about FOODPLAY.
Photo courtesy of http://www.foodplay.com/
In The Auditorium
FOODPLAY
June 7, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
National award-winning theater show with juggling, colorful characters, music, and magic makes good eating great fun! Snack tasting and signing of new children's book - Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure! - with author Barbara Storper, MS, RD, and illustrator Frances E. Schneid, to follow each show.
Click here for more information about FOODPLAY.
Special Event
FREE Summer Kick-Off Day @ The Carle
June 14, 2008
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
FREE
Join us for a day of family fun in Celebration of Eric Carle’s June Birthday.
Throughout the Day:
Public Art Program – Rhymin’ Design
Self-guided gallery activities
In the Auditorium:
11:00 am - Cat’s Pajamas
12:30 pm – Art Demonstration – Robin Brickman
1:00 pm – Illustrating Ideas with David Costello - Book signing to follow
2:00 pm – Cat’s Pajamas
Storytimes in the Reading Library
10:30 am – Jeff Mack - Book signing to follow
3:30 pm – Diane deGroat - Book signing to follow
Great Hall
Throughout the Day – Create a Birthday Card for Eric Carle
12:30 pm – Wearable Art Activity with Robin Brickman - Book signing to follow
2:30 pm – Process Demonstration with David Milgrim - Book signing to follow
This special day has been made possible by the generous support of the Hsin Yi Foundation and Kaisei-sha Publishing.
In The Auditorium
Cat’s Pajamas
June 14, 2008
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
Rock into summer reading with The Cat’s Pajamas. Their musical celebration of books will have you dancing in the aisles!
Click here for more information about The Cat's Pajamas.
In The Auditorium
Cat’s Pajamas
June 14, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Rock into summer reading with The Cat’s Pajamas. Their musical celebration of books will have you dancing in the aisles!
Click here for more information about The Cat's Pajamas.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
June 28, 2008
11:00 am
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Funny, thrilling and theatrically imaginative, it's Jack and the Beanstalk as you have never seen.
$8.50 (Members $7.50) Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Click here for more information about Castle Hill Theatre.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
June 28, 2008
1:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Funny, thrilling and theatrically imaginative, it's Jack and the Beanstalk as you have never seen.
$8.50 (Members $7.50) Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Click here for more information about Castle Hill Theatre.
At The Museum
DCR Official Passport Release Party
June 28, 2008
3:00 pm
Free for DCR event participants
Click here to visit the DCR's official Park Passport Web site for more information!
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
June 29, 2008
1:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50). Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Funny, thrilling and theatrically imaginative, it's Jack and the Beanstalk as you have never seen.
$8.50 (Members $7.50) Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Click here for more information about Castle Hill Theatre.
At The Museum
Museum closed for Independence Day, Friday July 4th
July 4, 2008
The Carle will be closed in observance of the holiday on Friday, July 4th, 2008.
Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection
Members Only Event
Flights Into Fantasy Exhibition Opening
July 12, 2008
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a lecture and Q&A with the curators, and a chance to win in our free drawing.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.
Madeline Copyright © 1939 Ludwig Bemelmans
At The Museum Shop
Meet Madeline!
July 12 - July 13, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm! Meet Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed character and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Imagination and Illustration with Tony DiTerlizzi
July 13, 2008
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission or Conference Registration
JUST ADDED! (Posted 7/10/2008) Join author and artist Tony DiTerlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles, G is for One Gzonk) as he explores the worlds of childhood, fantasy, and the places where they converge. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Make Your Mark with Peter H. Reynolds
July 13, 2008
1:00 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission or Conference Registration
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. (Posted 7/9/2008) Peter H. Reynolds, author/illustrator of The Dot, Ish, So Few of Me, and The North Star, invites you to learn more about the importance of creating meaningful stories and interactive experiences for children and grownup children, alike. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Finding Fantasy: One Artist’s Journey!
July 19, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Learn how finding a magical fairy-tale play land and a love of books have shaped the life and work of artist and author, Ruth Sanderson. Book signing to follow.
Click here for more information about Ruth Sanderson.
Madeline Copyright © 1939 Ludwig Bemelmans
At The Museum Shop
Meet Madeline!
July 19 - July 20, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm! Meet Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed character and may be scary for young children.
At The Museum
Meet Eric Carle
July 26, 2008
Free with Museum Admission
A limit of 500 tickets distributed the day of the event. No tickets are available in advance.
Museum Members may enter from 9:00 – 9:45 am. General Public and Museum Members arriving after 9:45am will be allowed entry at 10:00 am on a space available basis.
Due to limited quantity and expected demand for bookplates, bookplates will be distributed only after all event tickets have been handed out. Receive a specially-designed Eric Carle bookplate with each EC hardcover book purchased in the Museum Shop on the day of the event only (while supplies last).
Signing guidelines:
Limit 1 book from home and 2 books from the Museum Shop* per ticketholder
No personalization
Eric will be signing books only
No flash photography allowed
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. Memberships must be purchased no later than 3:30 pm on Friday, July 25th to gain entry at 9:00 am for this event.
* Books from the Museum Shop may be purchased the week in advance (7/19-7/25), but a receipt must be presented for the signing.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
August 1, 2008
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
*Subject to change
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Winnie the Pooh © Copyright Penguin Group USA
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie the Pooh!
August 2 - August 3, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:00 and 2:00! Meet Ernest Howard Shepard’s Winnie the Pooh! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed character and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Tanglewood Marionettes Present “The Fairy Circus"
August 9, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Learn about the art of puppetry and enjoy the show as the puppets dance, play instruments, juggle, and fly through the air to the music of favorite composers.
Click here for more information about the Tanglewood Marionettes.
Winnie the Pooh © Copyright Penguin Group USA
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie the Pooh!
August 9 - August 10, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:30 and 2:30! Meet Ernest Howard Shepard’s Winnie the Pooh! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed character and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
King by the Wayward Sea
August 16, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hear minstrel storyteller, Mary Jo Maichack, listen to costumed Baroque musicians, and experience visual illusions, all set to a mysterious and heartwarming solstice tale written by Marguerite Davol.
Click here for more information about Mary Jo Maichack
Click here for more information about Marguerite Davol
Pat the Bunny © Copyright Random House
At The Museum Shop
Meet Pat The Bunny!
August 16 - August 17, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Live at The Carle at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm! Meet Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny! Don't forget to bring your camera for this special event!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed character and may be scary for young children.
Members Only Event
Bear Brunch at The Carle
August 17, 2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Art of Eric Carle: Bears and Beyond is the perfect exhibition to share with your favorite bear. Fill your growling tummy in the Café, use your paws in the Studio, and cuddle with your pal during our special storytime with artist/author, Jane Dyer. Book signing to follow.
Click here for more information about Jane Dyer
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.
Support for this event has been provided in part by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers.
In The Auditorium
Roxaboxen
August 23, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
An interactive performance based on the book, Roxaboxen, written by Alice McLerran. Storyteller Sarah Salerno-Thomas invites the audience to recreate a place where imagination reigns.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
September 5, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
September 14, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New this Fall! Join us on the second 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!
Butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Special Event
The Carle Honors 2008
September 23, 2008
6:30 pm
SOLD OUT!
Join us as we celebrate this year’s Carle Honors recipients:
Maurice Sendak - Artist
Jim and Vanita Oelschlager - Angels
Susan Hirschman - Mentor
Jim Trelease - Bridge
The University Club
One West 54th Street
New York, NY
To be added to the Waiting List in the event additional tickets become available, please contact Jenny Darling at (413) 658-1104 or email jennyd@picturebookart.org.
www.picturebookart.org/CarleHonors
Madeline Copyright © 1939 Ludwig Bemelmans
At The Museum Shop
Meet Madeline
September 27 - September 28, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Reading Library
Special Storytime with artist/illustrator Rebecca Guay
September 28, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Just added! Join Rebecca Guay as she introduces you to her world of magic and fantasy through the illustrations created for Muti’s Necklace, written by Louise Hawes. An award winning artist within the fantasy gaming industry, Rebecca has been drawing and painting her own versions of images from mythology and fairy tales since childhood.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
October 3, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
Special Event
Meet Corduroy - First Fridays @ The Carle special guest appearance!
October 3, 2008
6:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Immediately following Storytime in the Reading Library! In support of Jumpstart's Read for the Record. Come share in the reading of Corduroy, the official 2008 campaign book, meet Corduroy, and help him find his lost button. Fun for the entire family!
Please note that this is a life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
Flights Into Fantasy panel discussion
October 4, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Join Jane Yolen and a panel of experts as they each explore their own “flights into fantasy.” Jane will be joined by Holly Black, Rebecca Guay, Jarrett Krosoczka, and Gary Lippincott.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
October 5, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Laura Vaccaro Seeger! 1 PDP. 2008 Caldecott Honor Book Don’t miss this series of celebrated, award-winning artists! These events are recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
Photo courtesy http://www.smith.edu
In The Auditorium
Flights Into Fantasy with Carol Christ
October 7, 2008
7:00 pm
Free and open to the Public
1 PDP. Drawing on her years of teaching children’s literature, Smith College president Carol Christ will speak about the importance of nineteenth century fantasy in children’s literature. Galleries open from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for browsing.
In The Auditorium
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Picture Book!
October 11, 2008
12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman is the first-ever picture book to reveal the story behind a fictional character. Join author/illustrator Marc Tyler Nobleman as he talks about his research, process, and sometimes rocky path to publication. An event to celebrate Superman's 70th anniversary and young people with dreams. Book signing to follow.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
October 12, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New this Fall! Join us on the second 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
Annual Educator's Night with Jon Scieszka
October 16, 2008
4:30 to 6:30 pm
Free – All educators welcome!
2 PDPs. Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special presentation by Jon Scieszka, the country’s first Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what’s happening at the Museum this Fall. Free materials for libraries and classrooms. Light refreshments will be served.
Reservations required (413) 658-1126.
In The Auditorium
The Work of Dorothy Kunhardt
October 18, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Author and illustrator Edith Kunhardt Davis, the inspiration for Dorothy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, will present on her mother’s life and work and her own continuation of this popular touch-and feel book series.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Pat the Bunny
October 18 - October 19, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
Special Event
Monster Mash Dance Party to Benefit The Carle
October 24, 2008
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Kids Free! All others $10 (in advance); $15 (at door)
Show your Halloween style and support The Carle! Don your costumes early and do the Monster Mash with our rockin’ family DJ. Dinner available in the cafe; family-friendly fun in the art studio; spooky-silly activities and simple door prizes will keep your goblin safe, happy, and ready for bed by 8:30.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, limit four children per adult.
Tickets may be purchased at the Museum Admissions Desk, by calling (413) 658-1126, or online at www.carlemuseum.org/Shop.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
October 25, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 1, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
In The Reading Library
Special Halloween Storytime with author/illustrator Jeff Mack
November 1, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Boo Bunny! Join Jeff Mack as he introduces his new book full of sounds, spookiness, and sweetness. It celebrates the best part of Halloween – friends! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and participate in a Museum Search complete with treats and treasures.
In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
November 2, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
**Don't forget about daylight savings!** Meet David Wiesner! 1 PDP. 2007 Caldecott Medal. Don’t miss this series of celebrated, award-winning artists! These events are recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow presentation.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 7, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
November 7, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 8, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
November 9, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
New this Fall! Join us on the second 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
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 14, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 15, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
He walked around with Little Red Riding Hood for a while, making polite conversation
India ink and acrylic
Reprinted with permission from the Estate of Trina Schart Hyman
Members Only Event
Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books Exhibition Opening
November 15, 2008
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a conversation with the curator, Lolly Robinson, and collectors Les and Zora Charles, and an opportunity to win autographed exhibition-related items in our free drawing.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Max
November 15 - November 16, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
Photo: Paul Shoul
Members Only Event
Members' Annual Pancake Breakfast
November 16, 2008
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Enjoy a Sunday breakfast on us and celebrate the new Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books exhibition. Meet other members of the Caterpillar Club, create a unique project in the Art Studio, and settle in for a big screen storytime with special guest Nicole Tadgell.
Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
This event is sponsored by Baystate Children’s Hospital.
Lolly Robinson, guest curator of Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Book
In The Auditorium
In Celebration of Children’s Literature
November 16, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Join Lolly Robinson, guest curator of Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books, in conversation with Kinuko Craft, Jerry Pinkney, Rosemary Wells, and Paul O. Zelinsky as they discuss the art and design of the picture book.
In The Reading Library
Meet Nicole Tadgell
November 16, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Special Storytime Guest! Join Nicole Tadgell as she introduces you to her most recent book, No Mush Today. Learn how her own experiences as an older sibling helped inform her illustrations and whether or not you share Nonnie’s breakfast frustrations. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 21, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Cinderella
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 22, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
At The Museum
Free Admission November 22 in celebration of our 6th anniversary!
November 22, 2008
Free Admission all day!
Celebrate six years of The Carle! Visit us on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and receive FREE ADMISSION for the day!
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Max
November 22 - November 23, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
In The Auditorium
The Big Read for Little Readers: Prairies and Prose
November 23, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
A Big Read event at The Carle in collaboration with Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association featuring author Patricia MacLachlan. Book signing to follow presentation.
The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association is celebrating history through literature with The Big Read: My Antonia. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
November 28, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Cinderella
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre presents Rooster's Off to See the World and The Very Lonely Firefly
November 29, 2008
$5.00. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 2:00 and 3:00 pm. See Eric Carle’s stories come to life with giant puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue, winner of the MCC’s Gold Star Award (for Tico and the Golden Wings).
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
This production is sponsored in part by the Nan and Matilda Heydt Fund, the Valley Charitable Trust Fund and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Click here for more information about Picture Book Theatre.
In The Auditorium
The Paper Bag Players
November 30, 2008
$8.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Performances at 1:00 & 3:00 pm. America’s funniest and finest theater for children celebrates its 50th Anniversary with 2 performances at The Carle.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Click here for more information about The Paper Bag Players.
At The Museum Shop
Discount Holiday Shopping Spree
December 5, 2008
Extended storewide holiday sale December 5-7 at our one-of-a-kind Museum Shop! Receive 10% off all merchandise online and up to 75% off specially-marked merchandise in-store. Members save even more!
Click here to visit the Museum Shop.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 5, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Rapunzel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
December 5, 2008
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!
Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!
The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.
*Subject to change
At The Museum Shop
Discount Holiday Shopping Spree
December 6, 2008
Extended storewide holiday sale December 5-7 at our one-of-a-kind Museum Shop! Receive 10% off all merchandise online and up to 75% off specially-marked merchandise in-store. Members save even more!
Click here to visit the Museum Shop.
Photo courtesy of Castle Hill Theatre
In The Auditorium
Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood
December 6, 2008
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
$6.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Castle Hill Theatre Company's Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood in Story Theatre tradition. Actors recreate this classic fairy tale by pulling costumes and props out of a box. Don't miss this zany and colorful rendition of this perennial favorite starring Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and Grandma. Lots of fun for all ages!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. On the day of the performance, tickets are available at the Admissions Desk only. (No phone sales.)
At The Museum Shop
Discount Holiday Shopping Spree
December 7, 2008
Extended storewide holiday sale December 5-7 at our one-of-a-kind Museum Shop! Receive 10% off all merchandise online and up to 75% off specially-marked merchandise in-store. Members save even more!
Click here to visit the Museum Shop.
Photo courtesy of Castle Hill Theatre
In The Auditorium
Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood
December 7, 2008
1:00 pm
$6.50. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Castle Hill Theatre Company's Out-of-the-Box Players present Little Red Riding Hood in Story Theatre tradition. Actors recreate this classic fairy tale by pulling costumes and props out of a box. Don't miss this zany and colorful rendition of this perennial favorite starring Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and Grandma. Lots of fun for all ages!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. On the day of the performance, tickets are available at the Admissions Desk only. (No phone sales.)
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 12, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Rapunzel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
The Best of the Best in 2008
December 13, 2008
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
2 PDPs. In anticipation of the 2009 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 Simmons College Professor Emeritus of Children's Literature what makes these books rise above the rest.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
December 14, 2008
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us on the second 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
Meet Mo Willems!
December 14, 2008
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. 2008 Caldecott Honor Book. Don’t miss a chance to hear from this artist whose books, animated cartoons, and television writing have garnered six Emmy Awards, three Caldecott Honors, and the Geisel and Carnegie Medals. Recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 19, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
James Marshall’s Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie The Pooh
December 20 - December 21, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
Special Storytime Guests, Barbara Diamond Goldin and Lesléa Newman
December 21, 2008
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In celebration of the winter solstice, Megan Lambert will be joined by Barbara Diamond Goldin and Lesléa Newman. These authors will share bits of the inspiration, frustration, and contemplation that are part of the creative process as well as information on one of the many seasonal celebrations. Book signing to follow.
Museum Closed for the Holiday
December 24 - December 25, 2008
The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 for the holiday. We will reopen at 10:00 am on Friday, December 26.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
December 26, 2008
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
James Marshall’s Favorite Fairy Tales
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Winnie The Pooh
December 27 - December 28, 2008
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Characters on parade! 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera for these special events.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.