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Daily Happenings

child making art

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

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Film Screenings

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

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

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

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Special Events

Close up of hands working with collage materials, papers, pencils, tape, and glue.
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Storytelling with Cut Loose Collage Workshops


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Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

two children dancing
Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

A Feast for the Senses: Kick Up Your Heels at Our Hoedown!


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Grab your dancing shoes for an evening of square dancing, pie and fun as part of our Carle After Dark First Thursdays!

All Events

Thu
Sep
25
Fri
Sep
26
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Sep
27
a fox and other animals in front of a fallen oak tree
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Britt Crow-Miller

After 400 years in the forest, it’s time for Old Oak to fall. With a pop, frenzy of snaps, and a flurry of movement, she leans to one side and falls heavily to rest on the forest floor. But the woodland creatures soon discover Old Oak’s life is actually just beginning, and her legacy will serve the forest for hundreds of years to come.

Fri
Oct
3
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

Sat
Oct
4
Fri
Oct
10
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
Oct
11
illustration of a ferret mopping outside a jazz concert
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

Join beloved author-illustrator Astrid Sheckels for the launch of her new book Flora and the Jazzers! 

Tue
Oct
14
A pile of colorful picture books.
5 - 6:30pm
  • Online
  • Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

(Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Fri
Oct
17
Sun
Oct
19
Halloween Circus at the Graveyard Lawn
12 - 4pm
  • For Families

Halloween BOO-k Bash

Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!

Sat
Oct
25
Fri
Oct
31
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sun
Nov
2
a family driving away from a hurricane
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Jason Chin

Caldecott and Sibert Medalist Jason Chin will read his new book Hurricane, which charts the thrilling saga of an island community’s brush with a category three hurricane, and the cutting-edge science that helps them prepare.

Thu
Nov
6