Past Events
Explore the BERL
Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.
Gallery Tour
Enjoy a curator-led gallery tour of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.
Members' Gallery Tour
A special tour for museum members of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.
Special Storytime: Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner
Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, Finding Home: Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Cover to Cover, with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Wong
Two Horn Book Magazine cover artists and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners help celebrate the publication’s hundredth year.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Everyday Art Project: The Bigger Picture!
Create your own folded drawing to expand and reveal a bigger picture!
PuppetKabob Presents The Snowflake Man
This award-winning puppet show from PuppetKabob is inspired by Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted world attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.
In Conversation: Seymour Chwast and Leonard S. Marcus
Learn more about Seymour Chwast’s illustrious career in both graphic design and children’s books.
Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English
Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.
Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall
In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.
Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Horse Tales: A Conversation
Horse Tales exhibition artists Gianna Marino, Ruth Sanderson, and Jennifer Thermes share their love of horses.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.
Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans
Join us for a special storytime that brings together the Jewish and Latin American holiday traditions.
Special Storytime: Jason Perkins
Are you ready to rock? Join local author Jason Perkins as he shares his debut picture book, Rock Stars Don’t Nap!
Habitat Habitat: From the Animal's Point of View
Join The Rainbow Players and learn fun new songs and ways to help the animals!
