Events

Search the calendar for all upcoming events at The Carle. 

Daily Happenings

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Watch a short film in our Auditorium during your visit. We feature animated versions of new and classic picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.
Families sitting together for a storytime

Storytime

Enjoy fun, interactive storytimes in our Reading Library. Programs are led by staff trained in the Whole Book Approach. Visitors of all ages are invited to look closely, tell stories, and learn about the art and design of picture books.
An adult and child making a collage in the Art Studio

Art Studio

Visit the Art Studio to enjoy the Everyday Art Project. Art Studio team members welcome you to the space, share project ideas, and answer questions. Take your artwork home, or leave it for others to see.

Special Events

Illustration of brightly colored butterfly
Artists & Authors
Online

The 2021 Virtual Carle Honors


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This September, The Carle celebrates exceptional individuals and organizations at 15th annual awards ceremony.

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Families sitting together for a storytime
Jun
17
thru
Jan
2
All Day
For Families

Storytime

Look closely, tell stories, and learn about the art and design of picture books. (Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00 am; Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.)
An array of colorful papers arranged in rainbow order.
Sep
23
thru
Oct
31
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Celebrating Color!

Create your own colorful collage to wear!
Illustration of brightly colored butterfly
Sep
23
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Online

The 2021 Virtual Carle Honors

This September, The Carle celebrates exceptional individuals and organizations at 15th annual awards ceremony.

Detail of braille book
Sep
24
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
A young Temple Grandin under red sofa covers as her little sister hops on top of the cushions.
Sep
25
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Jacqueline Tourville

Join us for this inspiring storytime about autism advocate Temple Grandin!

A boy standing next to an easel looking at a group of giraffes running by.
Oct
12
Tue
7:00 pm
Online
Workshops

Wordless Picture Books (2 sessions)

Registration is full. Join the waitlist. 

(Two sessions) Explore how wordless picture books invite readers to look closely, think critically, and engage in collaborative storytelling.

Two kids sit across from each other and look at fish bowl.
Oct
16
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Jenn Bailey

Join us for this storytime celebrating the everyday magic of friendship!
A colorful collection of brightly colored and textured collage paper strips.
Nov
4
thru
Dec
12
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Paper Mobiles

Make a mobile inspired by Eric Carle’s artwork.
Book cover of Tiny Bird, showing a hummingbird flying towards an orange flower.
Nov
6
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Talks

The 10th Annual Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture, Wendell Minor reflects on his five decades in the publishing world.
A boy standing next to an easel looking at a group of giraffes running by.
Nov
19
Fri
9:30 am
Workshops

Wordless Picture Books

(Onsite at The Carle) Explore how wordless picture books invite readers to look closely, think critically, and engage in collaborative storytelling.