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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
A pile of colorful picture books.
May
18
Tue
6:30 pm
Workshops

Whole Book Approach

Learn about The Carle’s storytime approach.
Picture book cover showing a group of people huddled together in a small boat, under a starry sky.
May
8
Sat
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Online

Book Share with Mượn Thị Văn and Victo Ngai

Hear from Văn and Ngai as they share their collaboration and creative process.
Book Cover, The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth
Apr
29
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online

Book Share with Bruce Handy and Hyewon Yum

Handy and Yum discuss their new book, The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in It’s Mouth. 
Watercolor illustration of Martin Luther King, Jr, by Jerry Pinkney
Apr
22
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Gallery Talk with Andrea Davis Pinkney

Join guest curator Andrea Davis Pinkney for a virtual gallery tour of the special exhibition Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books.
Hear My Voice book cover
Apr
13
Tue
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online

Book Share with Yuyi Morales and Warren Binford

Join Yuyi Morales and Warren Binford as they discuss the book, Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz. 
A paint palette filled with colorful tempera paint.
Apr
8
thru
May
16
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Your Art, Your Voice

Inspired by our current exhibitions, create paintings that share the changes you want to see in the world.  
illustration, Nicky & Vera
Apr
1
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online

In Conversation with Roger Mello and Peter Sís

Listen to Roger Mello and Peter Sís as they discuss the deeply personal stories they both bring to life in their illustrations.

Very Hungry Caterpillar cupcakes with sprinkles.
Mar
21
Sun
10:00 am
For Families, Online

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Members’ Online Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and the start of spring with a special storytime and art workshop! 
Civil rights protesters marching in a long line.
Mar
18
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Member's Gallery Talk with Andrea Davis Pinkney

Join Andrea Davis Pinkney for a virtual tour of Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement through Children’s Books.
Book Cover, The Passover Guest
Mar
14
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online

Celebrate 'The Passover Guest'

Join us as we discuss the The Passover Guest with the author, illustrator and editor. 
Display of colorful 3-D mixed media projects across a wall.
Mar
11
thru
Apr
4
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Dino Dioramas

Create a 3-D environment where dinosaurs roam! 
Photo of CactusHead Puppets puppeteers smiling and holding four puppets.
Mar
6
Sat
10:30 am
For Families, Online, Performances

CactusHead Puppets Presents: Magnificent Monster Circus

Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination at this circus like no other!
Illustration of Brachiosaurus in landscape.
Feb
18
Thu
4:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Creating Dinosaurs & Books with Roxie Munro

Go on a virtual visit to Roxie Munro’s studio!