In The Reading Library
Meet Writer Corinne Demas
January 2, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Snow Date Saturday, January 3, 2009
Corinne Demas will read from her most recent book, Always in Trouble, about a dog who is often up to no good. Hear about how she became a writer and why dogs feature prominently in so many of her books. She’ll also share one of her holiday favorites, Two Christmas Mice. Book signing to follow.
At The Museum
CANCELED First Fridays @ The Carle
January 2, 2009
Our last FIRST FRIDAY was December 5, 2008. We will not be continuing this program in 2009. Many thanks to all the families who came throughout the year.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 2, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Ugly Duckling
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 9, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Ugly Duckling
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
January 11, 2009
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
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 16, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Jazzy Fairy Tales
January 17, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Swing, boogie, and dance as the playfulness of jazz gives many well-known fairy tales new life. Experience a world where chocolate pudding tames a wolf, bears boogie and sing the blues, and trolls and goats scat and dance over bridges. A delight for all ages.
In The Auditorium
Film Series
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 23, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Auditorium
Film Series
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Friday
January 30, 2009
2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hansel and Gretel
Enjoy the magic and marvels as this classic tale comes to life on the screen.
In The Reading Library
Meet Mrs. Heelis
January 31, 2009
12:30 and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Have a cozy chat with Beatrix (Potter) Heelis, portrayed by Marcia Estabrook. Learn about her Victorian childhood, how she came to be an author/illustrator, and her long time interest in the natural world. Interactive program for ages 4 and up.
In The Auditorium
The Hampshire Young People’s Chorus
February 7, 2009
Free – does not include Museum Admission
Performances at 2:00 & 3:00 pm. In celebration of its 10th year, this 70-voice children’s choir will present two kid-friendly concerts of songs from around the world. Based in Amherst, they have performed widely, including appearances with Pioneer Valley Symphony, Commonwealth Opera, and Amherst Ballet.
In The Museum Cafe
Valentine-Making Party
February 7, 2009
9:00 - 11:00 am
$10 Materials Fee for one adult and child. $2 Materials Fee for each additional child with a limit of 3 children per group
Dreading the stress and mess of helping your child make those classroom valentines? The Carle is happy to provide all you'll need to create those special cards....materials, inspiration, even a sweet treat to keep you going! Just bring your helpers and join in the fun! Small objects and use of scissors make this program most appropriate for ages 5 and older. Register by 2/5!
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle Information Session
February 8, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the program, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
In The Auditorium
Alice & Dorothy: Parallels and Perpendiculars
February 12, 2009
7:00 pm
In conjunction with the exhibition, Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books, Barry Moser will chronicle the development of his designs and illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and focus on the theme of the voyage solitaire, the political implications he reads in the text, and the parallels and perpendiculars he draws between Baum’s Dorothy and Carroll’s Alice. Book signing to follow.
Galleries open from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for browsing.
(Snow Date Feb 19)
At The Museum
Kids ♥ Authors
February 14, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Carle celebrates Kids ♥ Authors in coordination with independent booksellers throughout New England. Be a part of storytimes in the Reading Library, signings in the Great Hall, and an opportunity to tell us about your favorite books in the Art Studio... a great day for book lovers of all ages. The museum will be offering a 33% off sale on all books sold during this program.
Click on the authors' names below to visit their Web sites.
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am meet:
Corinne Demas
Giles Laroche
Lesléa Newman
April Jones Prince
From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm meet:
David Biedrzycki
Alissa Imre Geis
Jeff Mack
Nicole Tadgell
At The Museum
Museum Open Presidents' Day
February 16, 2009
In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Presents Hip-Hop Aesop
February 17, 2009
$6 (Members $5) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. This funky re-telling of classic fables was co-written by PVPA students and their instructor Jeffrey Dreisbach. Hip-Hop Aesop will have you dancing and singing from your seats while inspiring an appreciation of theater, literature, and classic folklore. For audiences of 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.) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
KidsBestFest 2009 at the
Northampton Academy of Music
February 17, 2009
2:00 - 4:00 pm
$3 (cash only)
Celebrate Eric Carle Museum Day at KidsBestFest at the historic Northampton Academy of Music. See Eric Carle’s Picture Writer, watch six short story films by Leo Lionni, and meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar. FREE family passes for each attending family.
In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Presents Hip-Hop Aesop
February 18, 2009
$6 (Members $5) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. This funky re-telling of classic fables was co-written by PVPA students and their instructor Jeffrey Dreisbach. Hip-Hop Aesop will have you dancing and singing from your seats while inspiring an appreciation of theater, literature, and classic folklore. For audiences of 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.) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Presents Hip-Hop Aesop
February 19, 2009
$6 (Members $5) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. This funky re-telling of classic fables was co-written by PVPA students and their instructor Jeffrey Dreisbach. Hip-Hop Aesop will have you dancing and singing from your seats while inspiring an appreciation of theater, literature, and classic folklore. For audiences of 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.) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
In The Auditorium
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Presents Hip-Hop Aesop
February 20, 2009
$6 (Members $5) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Performances at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. This funky re-telling of classic fables was co-written by PVPA students and their instructor Jeffrey Dreisbach. Hip-Hop Aesop will have you dancing and singing from your seats while inspiring an appreciation of theater, literature, and classic folklore. For audiences of 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.) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
In The Reading Library
Meet Jarrett Krosoczka
February 21, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Hear Jarrett read from his books, tell the stories behind their making, and see him demonstrate the progress a single painting makes from sketch to finished art. Book signing to follow.
On The Road
Join us at the
WGBY FAMILY FUNFEST
at the Basketball Hall of Fame
February 22, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free Admission for WGBY Members
The Carle joins other Community Partners in providing lots of family-friendly, fun activities. Create your own butterfly in honor of the Caterpillar's 40th Anniversary and have it hang in the Museum or your home.
Click here for more details about the WGBY Family Funfest.
In The Auditorium
Framed: Looking at Illustration with and without Text
February 28, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Lolly Robinson, graphic designer, critic, and curator of Over Rainbows and down Rabbit Holes will discuss the importance of the juxtaposition of art and text in children’s literature and how one’s experience is affected by exhibiting the art in a gallery.
Eric Carle Celebratory eBay Auction
March 1, 2009
Auction will launch on eBay on March 1. All proceeds will benefit The Carle. This auction is the first of its kind and will include unique Eric Carle merchandise. It will be an exciting chance for fans to purchase exclusive books, art and one-of-a-kind memorabilia related to Eric Carle.
For more information, please click here.
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At The Museum Shop
Meet The Cat in the Hat
March 7 - March 8, 2009
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 Art Studio
Special Sundays
March 8, 2009
1:00 to 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!
In The Reading Library
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle Information Session
March 12, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the program, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
In The Great Hall
WAMC Radio to Broadcast Live from The Carle!
March 13, 2009
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Watch Joe Donahue present a roundtable discussion from the Great Hall. Special Guests include Jeanne Birdsall, Norton Juster, Jarrett Krosoczka, Mo Willems, and Jane Yolen.
In The Art Studio
Picturing People
February 11 - March 17, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Create a portrait of yourself or a friend! Special group project during the February school vacation week.
At The Museum
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
March 20, 2009
Get one free youth with paid adult admission on this very special day.
At The Museum
The Caterpillar's 40th Anniversary
Party at The Carle
March 20, 2009
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Adults $10 advance, $15 at the door
Up to 4 free youth tickets with each paid adult ticket
Dance in the Great Hall, create a butterfly in the Art Studio, and search the Museum for the Caterpillar’s favorite foods. Enter to win a prize in our Caterpillar Raffle and meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself!
BUY TICKETS NOW! Click here to buy online, call (413) 658-1126 to purchase by phone, or visit the Museum's Admissions Desk.
This event sponsored in part by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar
March 21 - March 22, 2009
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.
At The Museum
Annual Librarians’ Open House
with Jim Trelease
March 24, 2009
3:00 - 5:30 pm
2 PDPs. The Carle invites librarians to a day at the Museum. Free materials for your libraries, afternoon refreshments, and two presentations. For reservations call (413) 658-1126 by March 20.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come early and browse the Museum. Admission Fee waived for librarians for the entire day.
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Presentation by Barbara Elleman, guest curator of the exhibition, Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton.
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Visit the Museum’s Barbara Elleman Research Library and enjoy light refreshments in the Café.
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Presentation by Jim Trelease, Carle Honors recipient and author of the million-copy best seller, The Read-Aloud Handbook.
Members Only Event
Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton
Member Opening Reception
March 28, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a panel moderated by guest curator Barbara Elleman, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@ carlemuseum.org.
Support for the exhibition Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton has been provided in part by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
In The Auditorium
From Book to Stage
March 28, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Composer Robert J. Bradshaw will discuss setting to music the classic children's book Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton. The presentation will include a video performance of the work as commissioned and premiered by the Cape Ann Symphony.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar
March 28 - March 29, 2009
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 Art Studio
Draw On!
March 29, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate drawing at The Carle! Make your mark, experiment with a variety of drawing tools on familiar and unusual surfaces, view the "telling lines" of artist, Virginia Lee Burton, hear what other artists have to say about drawing during a special storytime focused on the drawing process, but most of all have fun!
Click here for information about other regional Draw On! events.
Logo for Draw On! designed by Peter H. Reynolds. Visit peterhreynolds.com. Draw On! is sponsored by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Hersam-Acorn Newspapers and Weston Woods Studios.
On The Road
Design Matters
March 30, 2009
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Free
This event will take place at The Neilson Library Browsing Room, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE.
Everyone engages in design every day. Join Kristina Lamour Sansone as she examines the ways in which the graphic design process offers a window into our human instinct and a framework for problem solving, opening eyes to a rich and multi-layered visual world.
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Professional Development Workshop
Design and Documentation
March 30, 2009
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$95 (ECM and NAREA Members $85)
6 PDPs. Participants will explore and experience the connections among observation, listening, and visual communication as tools for teaching. The session will focus on Italian- and Reggio–inspired approaches to early childhood education, the Visual Thinking Strategies, and how graphic design can be used to foster greater engagement with art and learning, while highlighting the relationship that exists among design, documentation, and multiple languages of expression. Instructors: Rosemary Agoglia, Lella Gandini, Kristina Lamour Sansone
For additional information including how to register please click here.
In The Art Studio
Story on Your Head
April 4, 2009
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
$60 (Members $50)
April 4, 11, 2009
Ages 7-11 (Class size 6-10)
Participants will construct an interactive crown that is also a backdrop for a favorite or self-created story. Take off the crown and it’s a theater to act out your story. Instructor: Illustrator Micha Archer
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Only the Very Best: Using Books in the Classroom
April 4, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Using the books of Virginia Lee Burton, Anita Silvey will help educator’s in their efforts to create interesting “book studies” for their students. Drawing on her experience in publishing and her expertise in evaluating children’s books, she will highlight why Burton’s books have become classics worthy of returning to again and again.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
April 5, 2009
1:00 to 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!
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents
The Bremen Town Musicians
April 18, 2009
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50)
Castle Hill Theatre Company returns to The Carle with its latest Out-of-the-Box production The Bremen Town Musicians. This favorite old fairy tale tells the story of a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, who are forced to leave their homes and make their way in the world. This funny, imaginative and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and friendship is not to be missed!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Lottie
April 18 - April 19, 2009
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
Simmons College MFA in Writing for Children at The Carle Information Session
April 19, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Attend an informational session at the Museum to learn about the program, how to apply, and meet representatives from Simmons and the Museum.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents
The Bremen Town Musicians
April 19, 2009
2:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50)
Castle Hill Theatre Company returns to The Carle with its latest Out-of-the-Box production The Bremen Town Musicians. This favorite old fairy tale tells the story of a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, who are forced to leave their homes and make their way in the world. This funny, imaginative and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and friendship is not to be missed!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Museum Open Patriot's Day
April 20, 2009
The Museum will be open Monday, April 20, 2009.
In The Auditorium
Noodle Doodle Box
April 22 - April 24, 2009
1:00 and 3:00 pm
$3.00
Hampshire College Theatre’s Seedling Productions will perform a play written by German playwright, Paul Maar. Noodle Doodle Box is the story of Pepper and Zacharis, two silly box-dwelling friends, who have a fantastic time playing and learning together even though they sometimes fight. One day their friendship is tested by a bullying Drum Major and they must decide what's most important them. (Most appreciated and enjoyed by families and children ages five and up.)
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Lottie
April 25 - April 26, 2009
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
Reflections on Carle and The Caterpillar
April 26, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Eric Carle’s long-time editor Ann K. Beneduce joins children’s book historian (and Museum trustee) Leonard Marcus for an informal public conversation in celebration of the artist’s 80th birthday. Come for a memorable afternoon of behind-the-scenes reminiscences and thoughtful reflection on the man behind the Caterpillar and his unique contribution to the world of children’s literature.
In The Art Studio
Materials on the Move (Session II)
April 27, 2009
3:30 - 5:30 pm
$90 (Members $80)
April 27, May 4, 11, 18
Ages 5-7 (Class size 4-8)
Our imaginations will guide us in extemporaneous play-turned performance motivated by found materials. Each week we will collaborate on skits and create take-home art inspired by our interactions.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Art Studio
Materials on the Move (Session I)
April 27, 2009
9:00 - 10:30 am
$110 (Members $100)
April 27, May 4, 11, 18
Ages 3-4 with a caregiver (Class size 4-5 children)
Our imaginations will guide us in extemporaneous play-turned performance motivated by found materials. Each week we will collaborate on skits and create take-home art inspired by our interactions.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place
May 2, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
May 2, 9, 16, & 30
A documentary film that explores the life and art of Virginia Lee Burton. Considered to be a “Renaissance woman,” Burton was an innovative children’s book author/illustrator, a visionary textile designer who also painted and sculpted in granite, marble and wood. Her art and literature remain an enduring part of America’s cultural heritage.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
May 3, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 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.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
In The Auditorium
Meet Barbara McClintock
May 3, 2009
12:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. On the advice of Maurice Sendak, Barbara, age 20, moved to New York City to pursue her dream of writing and illustrating books for children. Join her as she talks about her journey, her work, and her challenges. Book signing to follow.
In The Reading Library
Special Guest Storytime with author Amy Zuckerman
May 3, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Amy Zuckerman, founder of the Hidden Tech network has a new book, 2030: A Day in the Life of Tomorrow’s Kid, an eco- and tech-friendly exploration of the world kids may well inhabit as adults. Hear about the research behind this book written with James Daly and illustrated by John Manders and enjoy the peek 2030 provides into the future.
Book signing to follow.
In The Auditorium
From Page to Screen: Virginia Lee Burton's Life and Art on Film
May 9, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
1 PDP. Join Christine Lundberg, Executive Producer of the documentary film, Virginia Lee Burton—A Sense of Place to learn about the process and challenges of making a film about one of the most significant children’s book author/illustrators of the 20th Century. Ms. Lundberg will be joined by Burton biographer, Barbara Elleman, film maker, Rawn Fulton, and composer for the film, Steven Schoenberg. The film has been shown on PBS and will be shown at 12:00 prior to the panel discussion.
Click here for more information about this film.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
May 9 - May 10, 2009
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 Art Studio
Special Sundays
May 10, 2009
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
Premiere Screening of New Mo Willems Films!
May 16, 2009
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Mo Willems and enjoy our world premiere of his animated films.
Click here for a listing of the special events scheduled throughout the day.
In The Reading Library
Special Storytime Guest
May 16, 2009
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Eric Wight as he tells about his journey to becoming an author and illustrator and shares tales and tidbits from his newest book for children, Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom. In this graphic novel meets comic book, Eric’s great mix of art and text result in a romping good read filled with visual enticement. Book signing to follow
In The Art Studio
Create Your Own Comic
May 16, 2009
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Workshop with Artist and Author Eric Wight
Space is limited so sign-up in the Art Studio when you arrive. Recommended for ages 5 and older.
Photo courtesy http://www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
May 17, 2009
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 Art Studio
Discovering Design
April 15 - May 19, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Be inspired by Virginia Lee Burton and the Folly Cove Designers as you play with repetition, shape, and scale in creating your own design. Special collaborative activity during the April school vacation week.
Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
May 21, 2009
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$40 (Members $35)
3 PDPs. Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children. This introduction to The Carle’s Whole Book Approach is designed to give educators the tools 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: Megan Lambert
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Stories in Music
May 23, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Maestro Classics™ presents Virginia Lee Burton’s beloved children’s tale, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Narrated by Yadu and accompanied by a recording of the original music, composed and conducted by Stephen Simon and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, it brings this classic story to life in a fresh and wondrous way.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
May 31, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 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.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
At The Museum
Birthday Bash and Children's Book Festival
with Western Massachusetts Illustrators’ Guild
June 13, 2009
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate, connect and create!
In honor of Eric Carle’s 80th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the Western Massachusetts Illustrators' Guild (WMIG), The Carle is hosting a day filled with book-signings, readings, and demonstrations by WMIG artists, hands-on activities in the Art Studio, and special performances by Smithsonian Folkways Children's music recording artist Elizabeth Mitchell. Complimenting the art in the galleries will be an exhibit of original art by some of New England’s favorite illustrators as well as an art sale, silent auction, and raffle. Click here for more information.
This event sponsored by FamilyFun magazine and The Bank of Western Massachusetts.
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In The Art Studio
Build, Shape, Create!
May 20 - June 16, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Find inspiration in Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Construct a 3-D form using a selection of fun materials.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
June 18, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 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.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
In The Auditorium
Disney Film - The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh
June 20, 2009
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a gently paced and subtly humorous, animated adaptation of the original Pooh stories written by A.A. Milne and illustrated by E. H. Shepard. These storybooks are presented in seamless "chapters," narrated by Sebastian Cabot. The familiar musical score and original voices of Sterling Holloway as Pooh, and Paul Winchell as Tigger, cap this enchanting keepsake created by Disney to develop the beloved British bear for a wider audience. (running time 84 minutes)
In The Auditorium
Those Telling Lines: The Art of Virginia Lee Burton
Closing Program
June 20, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join guest curator, Barbara Elleman, as she highlights the artistry and power of Virginia Lee Burton’s illustrations. Drawing on works featured in the exhibition, Elleman will speak to why Burton’s books were so popular when they were published and why they continue to be acclaimed today.
Book signing to follow.
In The Reading Library
Special Guest Storytime with author Susan Orlean
June 20, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
What do The New Yorker magazine and picture books have in common? Come meet Susan Orlean and find out. Reading from her first book, Lazy Little Loafers, you'll experience first hand how her keen wit and careful observations make this book a treat for all.
Book signing to follow.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
June 21, 2009
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 Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
July 8, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 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.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
Professional Development Workshop
Eric Carle Tissue Paper Workshop
July 11, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
4 PDPs. Explore Carle's paper-painting techniques and how they can be adapted for home or the classroom while creating unique collage papers of one's own. Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
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In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents
Just So Stories
July 11, 2009
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50)
Castle Hill Theatre Company returns to The Carle with its latest production, Just So Stories. This inventive and imaginative production taken from three of Rudyard Kipling's classic tales are fanciful explanations of why the world is the way it is. Full of color and humor, it’s the perfect show for theater-goers of all ages.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admission desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
In The Auditorium
Music and Theater!
July 12, 2009
12:30 pm
$8.50 (Members $7.50) Includes two shows!
Live Concert with Recess Monkey at 12:30 pm
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Just So Stories at 2:00 pm
Join us as we welcome the popular Seattle trio
Recess Monkey, a kiddie rock/pop musical group influenced by 60's music. Designed for children but entertaining for adults, the lyrics tell stories that are fun and educational. Don't miss these catchy tunes and the humor that goes along with them.
Just a bit later, Castle Hill Theatre Company returns to The Carle with its latest production, Just So Stories. This inventive and imaginative production, taken from three of Rudyard Kipling's classic tales, is a fanciful explanation of why the world is the way it is. Full of color and humor, it's the perfect show for theater-goers of all ages.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admission desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
July 12, 2009
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
Inspired by Illustration (Session II)
July 14, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
July 14 - 17
Ages 5-7 (Class size 4-8 children)
Join in the fun as we use original art in the galleries and some of our favorite picture books to inspire our own creativity. These sessions will include explorations of two and three-dimensional work, drawing, painting, and more, so dress for some mess.
Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Members Only Event
Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75
Exhibition Opening Reception
July 18, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a conversation between Tomie dePaola and guest curator Barbara Elleman, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@ carlemuseum.org.
Support for this exhibition is courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
In The Auditorium
Making the Invisible Visible:
From Ideas to Illustration
with Tomie dePaola
July 19, 2009
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Tomie dePaola as he takes us through the development of a picture book including the stories behind an idea and the creation of the art that illustrates it.
Book signing to follow*
*Limit 2 books from home (additional books can be purchased in the Museum Shop). No board books, please.
Special Event
Private Tour with Tomie dePaola:
In Person and On the Wall
July 19, 2009
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
$95 (Members $85)
A program to benefit the Carle! Tomie dePaola will lead a small group on a tour of the exhibition, Drawings From the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75, to be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold for this special event.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
In The Art Studio
Celebrating Collage
June 13 - July 21, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Join in celebrating Eric Carle's 80th birthday and The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 40th anniversary by creating a tissue paper collage.
Professional Development Workshop
Using Picture Books with Older Students
December 4, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 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 by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Found Sounds
July 25, 2009
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join ambassador of rhythm, Ellen Clegg as she brings the rhythm in all of us alive. Born with music in her blood, Ellen unites her passion, skills, and training as a percussionist, facilitator, educator, and performer to create a celebratory environment using the universal language of rhythm and drumming. Fun for all ages!
In The Art Studio
Drawing from Art and Nature (Session I)
July 27, 2009
9:00 am - 10:30 am
$110 (Members $100)
July 27 - 30
Ages 3-4 with a caregiver (Class size 4-5 children)
Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we‘ll experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Professional Development Workshop
Picturing Stories
July 30, 2009
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
4 PDPs. This workshop centers on the book of award-winning illustrator, Molly Bang, Picture, This: How Pictures Work. Participants will be introduced to Bang’s core visual literacy principles, use The Carle’s exhibitions to explore approaches to “reading pictures”, and apply this information to create a visual story using cut-paper collage. Instructor: Rosemary Agoglia
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
July 31, 2009
3:30 - 5:30 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.
For more information click here or contact Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs at (413) 658-1123 or email meganl@carlemuseum.org.
To visit the Simmons College Web site about the program, click here.
Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
November 6, 2009
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 an observation of a Whole Book Approach storytime at The Carle. Participants will then discuss their observations and will 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: Megan Lambert
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Send Best Wishes to Eric Carle!
May 8 - August 1, 2009
The Carle invited friends, families, and schools throughout the country and abroad to send best wishes to Eric Carle in celebration of his 80th birthday! Colorful circles decorating giant cake cut-outs are on view in The Museum until August 17th. Birthday wishes will not be returned.
On The Museum Grounds
Putumayo Kids* Picnic Playground Tour
Featuring Jay Mankita
August 1, 2009
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join in the fun as Putumayo Kids presents musical treats from around the world. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jay Mankita, has presented thousands of concerts throughout the Northeastern United States and drives a van that runs on recycled vegetable oil.
*A division of Putumayo World Music, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through great music from around the world. For more information, visit www.putumayokids.com.
In The Art Studio
Drawing from Art and Nature (Session II)
August 3, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
Aug 3 - 6
Ages 5-7 (Class size 4-8 children)
Drawing inspiration from the Museum’s galleries and beautiful apple orchard, together we‘ll experiment with painting, printmaking, and clay.
Instructor: Diana MacKenzie
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Professional Development Workshop
A Book in Hand: Leading Multiple Copy Storytimes with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
August 7, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
3 PDPs. Explore how using multiple copies of a single picture book during storytimes and/or classroom circle-times can benefit babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults alike. Through this innovative approach to looking, listening, learning, and communicating, connections will be made between visual and verbal literacy while examining the picture book as a visual art form and a physical object. Instructor: Megan Lambert
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Reading Library
Meet Melanie Hope Greenberg
August 8, 2009
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Melanie Hope Greenberg, 32-year Brooklyn Heights resident and longtime author/illustrator of children’s books gets inspiration for her books from the neighborhood around her. Join her as she reads from her books and shares the stories behind her stories.
On The Road
The Carle goes to Easthampton Bearfest!
August 8, 2009
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experiment with colored tissue papers, scissors and glue to create your own tissue paper collage inspired by artist Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?. Also, catch a screening of the film Eric Carle: Picture Writer in which Eric demonstrates his unique collage process. Join us at The Easthampton Enrichment Center, 19 Union Street this Saturday. All ages are welcome to participate!
Click here for more information.
In The Art Studio
Drawing Picture Stories
August 11, 2009
9:00 am - 11:00 am
$90 (Members $80)
August 11 - 14
Ages 8-11 (Class size 6-10)
Join author/illustrator, David Costello as he explores how to tell a story with pictures. Learn how picture book and comic artists illustrate emotions and the passage of time. Experiment with some basic drawing skills through individual and collaborative work, and have fun!
Instructor: Author/ Illustrator David Costello
Professional Development Workshop
A Space to Create
August 15, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
4 PDPs. Support children’s development and creativity through the creation of a mini studio in your home or classroom. This workshop, designed for teachers and parents of toddlers through elementary-aged students, explores the components of a vibrant art space, offers tips and resources for creating one, and explores the underlying principles and philosophies that guide the Museum’s Art Studio program. Since no trip to the Art Studio would be complete without time to make art, we’ll also experiment with materials from our list of favorites. Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Making the Invisible Visible:
From Ideas to Illustration
with Tomie dePaola
August 15, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Tomie dePaola as he takes us through the development of a picture book including the stories behind an idea and the creation of the art that illustrates it.
Book signing to follow*
*Limit 2 books from home (additional books can be purchased in the Museum Shop). No board books, please.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
August 16, 2009
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 Reading Library
Meet Mother Goose
August 22, 2009
12:30 pm and 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Mother Goose, beloved author of nursery rhymes, as she recites rhymes, sings songs, plays games, and tells a story. Marcia Estabrook, assuming the personality of Elizabeth Vertigoose, reputed by at least one source to be the “real” Mother Goose, educates and entertains through dynamic and spontaneous interaction with her audience.
In The Reading Library
Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Program
August 23, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Please note time change due to this day's special programming.
This program for children of all ages and their caregivers includes the reading of 3 to 5 picture books as well as opportunities for children to share their reactions to this unique art form and to learn about how the various parts of a book function together to create an artistic whole.
At The Museum
Crayola Honors Eric Carle
August 23, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us as Crayola honors Eric Carle with a special five-foot commemorative “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Green” crayon produced in honor of his birthday! Following the presentation, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Green” commemorative crayons will be free while supplies last. Refreshments from Atkins Farms Country Market and Mapleline Farm. Free birthday cake and samples of Stonyfield Farm Yogurt.
In The Art Studio
Pigment, Patterns, and Paint
July 22 - September 1, 2009
Be inspired by dePaola’s vibrant colors and patterns or by your own artistic inclinations. Use brushes, tempera paint, and paper to create your own masterpiece.
Museum Closed for Maintenance
September 15 - September 18, 2009
The Carle will be closed September 15th through the 18th for general maintenance and upkeep. We apologize to our visitors for any inconvenience.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
September 20, 2009
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!
Butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Carle Honors 2009
September 24, 2009
6:00 pm
Midtown Loft & Terrace, New York City
Tickets are now available for the 4th Annual Carle Honors Benefit Gala and Awards Ceremony. Join us in honoring the ingenuity of individuals who are dedicated to the art of the picture book and its integral role in fostering art appreciation, early literacy, and critical thinking.
Click here for more information.
At The Museum
Happy Birthday Amherst!
October 3, 2009
10:00 - 5:00 pm
Free to Amherst residents (Proof of residency required)
A fun-filled day at The Carle in celebration of Amherst’s 250th Anniversary! Browse the galleries, create your own art, enjoy a film in the Auditorium, participate in our 2:00 storytime, and refuel in the Museum Café.
In The Auditorium
The Silent Cat: Remembering
Eden Ross Lipson
October 3, 2009
1:30 pm
Panel discussion - Free with Museum Admission
(No reservations required.)
Wine and cheese reception - $10 per person
(Registration is required; please call 413-658-1155 or email programs@carlemuseum.org.)
The Carle honors the work and legacy of New York Times Book Review editor Eden Ross Lipson with the display, The Silent Cat in Picture Books for Children. The day’s events will include a panel discussion about Eden’s role in the world of children’s books, a display of books featuring silent cats and a special wine and cheese reception in celebration of her recently published children’s book Applesauce Season (Roaring Book Press), illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein.
1:30 – 2:30 Panel Discussion - Eden Ross Lipson’s Role in Children’s Books with Mordicai Gerstein, Elizabeth Devereaux and Lauren Wohl, moderated by Leonard Marcus
2:30 – 3:00 Book Signing with Mordicai Gerstein - Applesauce Season
3:00 – 4:00 Browse The Museum
4:00 – 5:00 Wine and Cheese Reception
Nick Clark, chief curator of The Carle, began working with Lipson on a project she created about the placement of cats within picture books with no apparent connection to the narrative. She called it The Silent Cat. The show of picture books was in progress, but unfortunately Eden passed away before the project was realized. Please join us for this one-day celebration in honor of Eden Ross Lipson and her contribution to children's literature.
At The Museum
Happy Birthday Amherst!
October 4, 2009
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Free to Amherst residents (Proof of residency required)
A fun-filled day at The Carle in celebration of Amherst’s 250th Anniversary! Browse the galleries, create your own art, enjoy Z' Puppets Rosenschnoz in the Auditorium, participate in our 2:00 storytime, and refuel in the Museum Café.
In The Auditorium
Z’ Puppets Rosenschnoz presents
A LA CARTE: IN A FOOL’S KITCHEN
October 4, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
A LA CARTE is a playfully interactive comedy featuring clowning, puppetry, music and a few unruly vegetables. This family-friendly performance depicts a comic battle between a faux French Chef and a wily lobster set to live accordion music.
For more information about Z’ Puppets Rosenschnoz click here.
At The Museum
Help Us Celebrate!
October 9, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Free
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. This year, they’ve chosen a book very close to our hearts — The Very Hungry Caterpillar — so we’re pulling out all the stops for an evening of fun. Enjoy Studio activities created by our friends at Pearson, see the original art Eric Carle created for his much-loved book, enjoy The Very Hungry Caterpillar film in the Auditorium, and best of all, join special guests as they read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. There will be visits from the Caterpillar and free pizza and cake, as well!
For more information and to register for this event, please click here .
Free Admission thanks to the generosity of Pearson Foundation.
In The Art Studio
Mapping Imaginary Worlds
September 2 - October 13, 2009
Using the Hundred Acre Wood as inspiration, transform a map into your own enchanted place.
On The Road
The Carle goes to Easthampton Bearfest!
October 13, 2009
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Free to the public
Join us at the Emily Williston Memorial Library!
Experiment with colored tissue papers, scissors and glue to create your own tissue paper collage inspired by artist Eric Carle, the author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?. Also, catch a screening of the film Eric Carle: Picture Writer in which Eric demonstrates his unique collage process. All ages are welcome to participate!
Click here for more information.
At The Museum
SOLD OUT!
Annual Educators’ Open House
with Tomie dePaola
October 15, 2009
4:30 - 7:00 pm
Free – All educators welcome!
1 PDP. Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special presentation by Tomie dePaola. Tour the dePaola exhibition, 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.
4:30 - 5:30 pm Browse the Museum, enjoy refreshments in the Café, collect free materials for your classroom
5:30 - 6:30 Tomie dePaola presentation in the Auditorium
6:30 - 7:00 pm Tomie distributes bookplates; Museum Shop open; all other areas of Museum closed
Please note: Due to unforeseen health issues, Tomie dePaola has cancelled his tour for Strega Nona’s Harvest, but will still be attending all events scheduled at The Carle. The return of Tomie’s carpal tunnel syndrome required immediate surgery, and the recovery time is expected to be lengthy; therefore, in lieu of signing books Tomie will be handing out pre-printed signed bookplates while the bookplates last. Limit one book from home.
Space is limited. Reservations are required (413.658.1126)
In The Art Studio
Spaces and Places (Session I)
October 16, 2009
9:00 am - 10:30 am
$110 (Members $100)
October 16, 23, 30, November 6
Ages 3-4, each with a caregiver (Class size 4-5 children)
Explore places, both imaginary and real, through picture books and original art. Create your own spaces using paper construction, paint, and more. Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Meet Tomie dePaola
October 17, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Space is limited! Due to popular demand, 150 tickets will be available on the day of the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan to arrive early to secure a seat.
1 PDP. Hear from one of the most popular creators of children’s books as Tomie talks about his process and tells some of the stories behind his books. Known for his special way with color, line, detail, and design, he has been honing his skills since that day in kindergarten when he told his art teacher, “Real artists don’t copy!”
For more information about Tomie visit www.tomie.com.
Please note: Due to unforeseen health issues, Tomie dePaola has cancelled his tour for Strega Nona’s Harvest, but will still be attending all events scheduled at The Carle. The return of Tomie’s carpal tunnel syndrome required immediate surgery, and the recovery time is expected to be lengthy; therefore, in lieu of signing books Tomie will be handing out pre-printed signed bookplates while the bookplates last. Limit one book from home.
At The Museum
SOLD OUT!
Pancakes for Breakfast
with Tomie dePaola
October 18, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Adults $10 (Members $6), Children $5 (Members $3), Family of Four $25 (Members $15)
An event to benefit the Carle!
First Seating at 9:00 am<
Second Seating at 10:15 am
Not only can Tomie write a book about pancakes, he can flip them too! Enjoy pancakes in the Café, a short dePaola film in the Auditorium, art-making in the Studio, and a storytime led by Tomie.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413.658.1126.
For more information about Tomie visit www.tomie.com.
Please note: Due to unforeseen health issues, Tomie dePaola has cancelled his tour for Strega Nona’s Harvest, but will still be attending all events scheduled at The Carle. The return of Tomie’s carpal tunnel syndrome required immediate surgery, and the recovery time is expected to be lengthy; therefore, in lieu of signing books Tomie will be handing out pre-printed signed bookplates while the bookplates last. Limit one book from home.
Professional Development Workshop
Eric Carle Tissue Paper Workshop
October 24, 2009
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$50 (Members $45)
4 PDPs. Explore Carle’s paper-painting techniques and how they can be adapted for home or the classroom while creating unique collage papers of one’s own. Instructor: Meghan Burch
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Kids’ Music Series featuring
Aric Bieganek & The Royal Order of Chords & Keys
October 24, 2009
1:00 pm
$6 at the door (CASH ONLY)
Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Join us for the first in a series of family-friendly concerts at The Carle.
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 Art Studio
Special Sundays
October 25, 2009
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 Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mr. Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
October 25, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Auditorium
Meet Barry Moser and Denise Doyen
October 31, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Once Upon a Twice offers a jabberwocky-inspired, glorious, nonsensical text by Denise Doyen and masterful illustrations by renowned artist, Barry Moser. Join them both as they share this cautionary tale and the history of the book Kirkus Review found "undeniably arrayed in a gorgeous brocade, woven of fresh, inventive wordplay and masterful illustrations." Book signing and storytime with the author to follow
In The Auditorium
Listen to the Wind
November 1, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In conjunction with the Amherst/Leverett/Pelham/Shutesbury community-wide reading of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace, The Carle will host Susan L. Roth, co-author and illustrator of Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea. Roth will share how the passion and resourcefulness of the Pakistani community of Korphe inspired her to want to write and illustrate their story, and her journey from inspiration to publication. Book signing to follow.
Professional Development Workshop
The Whole Book Approach
November 6, 2009
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 an observation of a Whole Book Approach storytime at The Carle. Participants will then discuss their observations and will 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: Megan Lambert
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mister Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
November 7, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Reading Library
Special Guest Storytime with Author Jennifer Huget
November 8, 2009
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In her first book for children, Jennifer Huget takes rules about behavior and turns them upside down. Learn about her connection to Emily Post and how she decided to write this uproarious book about minding your manners.
Book signing to follow
Members Only Event
Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75
Exhibition Opening Reception
July 18, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Drawings from the Heart: Tomie dePaola Turns 75. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a conversation between Tomie dePaola and guest curator Barbara Elleman, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@ carlemuseum.org.
Support for this exhibition is courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
In The Reading Library
CANCELLED Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime
November 21, 2009
2:00 pm
The 2:00 pm Storytime on November 14, 21, and 28 is canceled due to the Picture Book Theatre performances of Mister Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for future Storytimes.
Professional Development Workshop
Exciting Children’s Interest about Art
with Susan Goldman Rubin
November 13, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$50 (Members $45 )
(4 PDPs) Author of over 45 books for young people, mainly about art, Susan Goldman Rubin (www.susangoldmanrubin.com) has most recently created board books based on fine art for very young children. Join her as she introduces these books at a Museum storytime to be followed by a workshop for adults interested in exciting children’s interest in art. Instructor: Susan Goldman Rubin
Registration is required. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mister Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
November 14, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Reading Library
CANCELLED Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime
November 14, 2009
2:00 pm
The 2:00 pm Storytime on November 14, 21, and 28 is canceled due to the Picture Book Theatre performances of Mister Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for future Storytimes.
In The Museum Cafe
Holiday Card-Making Party
November 21, 2009
9:30 - 11:00 am (Please arrive before 10:00 am.)
$5 per person
Ages 4 and up. 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. Bring your postage stamps and address labels, and drop your creative greetings in the mailbox on your way out.
Registration is suggested; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Please click here for information on how to register by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
In The Reading Library
CANCELLED Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime
November 21, 2009
2:00 pm
The 2:00 pm Storytime on November 14, 21, and 28 is canceled due to the Picture Book Theatre performances of Mister Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for future Storytimes.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mister Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
November 21, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Tickets must be purchased in person the day of the performance. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
November 22, 2009
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!
At The Museum
Rosemary Wells Celebrates 30 Years
with Max and Ruby!
November 22, 2009
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
From interviews to interactive activities join us in celebrating these lovable bunnies and their creator. Throughout the day there will be special activities in the Art Studio and films in the Auditorium.
11:00 - 12:00 - Before the Museum opens, join use for a live interview with Rosemary Wells. Open to the public
12:00 Museum Opens
1:00 - Presentation by Rosemary Wells
2:00 - Book Signing
2:30 - Special Max and Ruby Storytime
3:00 and 4:00 Rosemary Wells film
For more information about Rosemary Wells visit www.rosemarywells.com.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
November 22, 2009
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 Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mister Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
November 27, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Tickets must be purchased in person the day of the performance. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Auditorium
Picture Book Theatre Presents
Mister Seahorse and
A House For Hermit Crab
November 28, 2009
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5.00. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum’s Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126. Tickets must be purchased in person the day of the performance. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
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.
In The Reading Library
CANCELLED Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime
November 28, 2009
2:00 pm
The 2:00 pm Storytime on November 14, 21, and 28 is canceled due to the Picture Book Theatre performances of Mister Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us for future Storytimes.
In The Art Studio
Undersea Stories
October 14 - December 1, 2009
Inspired by the sea creatures from Eric Carle’s Mister Seahorse and A House for Hermit Crab, experiment with plot and puppet making.
Professional Development Workshop
An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies
December 3, 2009
1:00 - 5:00 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 by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Professional Development Workshop
Using Picture Books with Older Students
December 4, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40 (Members $35)
(3 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 by Mail, Phone, or Fax.
Members Only Event
Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books
Exhibition Opening Reception
December 5, 2009
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for an intimate Members' evening to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books. The event includes complimentary appetizers and drink ticket, a presentation by curator Diane Muldrow and author Leonard S. Marcus, and the chance to win exhibition-related items in our free drawing. Members RSVP by Monday, November 30 to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@carlemuseum.org.
This exhibition was organized by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene, TX.
Support for this exhibition provided by Random House Children's Books.
In The Reading Library
Simmons College at The Carle
Information Session
December 9, 2009
2:00 - 3:30 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
The Best of the Best in 2009
December 12, 2009
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
2 PDPS. Join us for this highly popular annual event. In anticipation of the 2010 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.
At The Museum Shop
7–Day Online Holiday Sale!
November 29 - December 5, 2010
15% - 75 % off all books and toys (Members save an additional 15 percent!)
Shop in “the very best bookstore for picture books in the entire world” --Parents’ Choice. Give your favorite book to someone you love. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
Free shipping November 26, 2010 – January 1, 2011.
In The Art Studio
Special Sundays
December 13, 2009
1:00 to 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!
Photo Courtesy of www.cospec.com
At The Museum Shop
Meet The Poky Little Puppy
December 19 - December 20, 2009
1:30 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
Join us at the Museum Shop and meet these picture book characters! Don’t forget to bring your camera.
Please note that these are life-size costumed characters and may be scary for young children.
Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime
Special Winter Vacation Schedule
December 22 - December 31, 2009
Free with Museum Admission
Tuesdays, December 22 and 29 at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Wednesdays, December 23 and 30 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 26 at 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 27 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, December 31 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
This program for children of all ages and their caregivers includes the reading of 3 to 5 picture books as well as opportunities for children to share their reactions to this unique art form and to learn about how the various parts of a book function together to create an artistic whole.
Good as Gold
December 2, 2009 - January 5, 2010
Celebrate 65 years of Golden Books by constructing a shimmering assemblage of marvelous materials.
Museum Open Patriot's Day
April 20, 2009
The Museum will be open Monday, April 20, 2009.