Past Events
In the Museum
First Book Friendiversary!
February 8, 2020
10:00am - 4:00pm
FREE
Join us for Friendiversary, a FREE family day that celebrates friendship and reading.
- Meet Elephant & Piggie costume characters
- Explore three galleries of exhibitions, create art, watch films
- Enjoy special programs with author/illustrator Aaron Becker at 11:30 and
Happier Valley Comedy at 1:30.
- A FREE Mo Willems book to every child who attends (while supplies last!)
- Purchase lunch in the Café from Holyoke Hummus Company
Please note: Unfortunately, Mike Curato is no longer able to join us for this event.
Special thanks to First Book and Michael and Rebecca Neidorf.
Free books compliments of Disney Publishing Worldwide.
In the event of snow, please call 413-559-6300 for cancellation news.
NEED TRANSPORTATION TO THIS EVENT?
FREE round-trip transportation from Mason Square Branch Library (765 State Street, Springfield) courtesy of King Ward Coach Lines! Bus departs from library at 10:00 am. Departure from The Carle is at 2:00 pm.
Seating is limited. To reserve bus seats, call 413-263-6828 x201 or email esulzycki@springfieldlibrary.org.

In the Reading Library
Book Corner with Mary Westgate
February 7, 2020
10:30am - 11:00am
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for a fun, music-filled storytime with Berkshire Hills Music Academy’s Mary Westgate, as she reads from a selection of braille picture books.
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In the Museum
CANCELED: Leap Before You Look: Writing Games Involving Chance, Collaboration, and Surprise
February 7, 2020
10:00am - 12:30pm
$30 (Members $25.50)
Adult Workshop (ages 16 and up) Join us for this generative workshop exploring a range of Surrealist writing games involving chance, collaboration, and surprise! Approaching writing with a sense of play and wonder, we will attempt to say the unexpected, unlock the door to the unconscious, and release our collective creativity. Adults of all ages and writing experiences are welcome!
See Workshops for Adults & Educators to sign up.
Image: Maira Kalman, Illustration for Chicken Soup, Boots (Viking Penguin). Courtesy ofJulie Saul Gallery, New York. © 1993 Maira Kalman.
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In the Art Studio
CANCELED Homeschool Workshop: Paper Marbling
February 6, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
$16 per child, adults are free (Members $13.60)
Ages 6-12 with accompanying adult
Experiment with materials such as dish soap, shaving cream, and paint to create your own highly patterned and colorful marbled papers! Maximum number of children per adult is 3, accompanying adults are free and invited to join in.
Reservations are required and will close on Feb. 4th.
See Workshops for Youth & Families to sign up.

In the Reading Library
Bilingual Storytime: Spanish
February 6, 2020
2:00am - 2:30am
Free with Museum Admission
Join us in the Reading Library for storytime in multiple languages!
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