Past Events
Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
May
25
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Online, Talks
Book Bonding: A Conversation with Author Megan Dowd Lambert and Friends
Hear author Megan Dowd Lambert discuss her new essay collection, Book Bonding: Building Connections Through Family Reading.
May
22
Mon
6:30 pm
Online, Workshops
Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)
Note: Program is full. Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
May
20
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances
Happier Family Comedy Show
Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
May
20
Sat
11:30 am
For Families
Yoga for Kids!
Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
May
20
Sat
10:00 am
Workshops
Educator Workshop
The Five College Center for East Asian Studies and The Carle team up to present an educator workshop focusing on the special exhibition, Eric Carle ❤️ Japan.
May
14
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Carter Higgins
Join creator Carter Higgins as she presents her new book, Some of These Are Snails!
May
12
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
May
7
Sun
1:30 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
Gallery Talk with Claire A. Nivola and H. Nichols B. Clark
Enjoy a gallery tour with artist Claire A. Nivola!
May
7
Sun
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, Talks
Members' Gallery Talk with Claire A. Nivola and H. Nichols B. Clark
A special gallery tour just for Museum Members!
May
5
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Patricia Intriago’s Dot.
May
3
thru
13
All Day
For Families
Multilingual May Storytime Series
Join us for this special series of interactive bilingual storytimes in Arabic, English, Mandarin, Quechua, and Spanish.
May
2
Tue
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks
Virtual Author/Artist Visit with Julie Fogliano and Cátia Chien: All the Beating Hearts
(Cancelled) Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Julie Fogliano and Cátia Chien as they share their recent book collaboration, All the Beating Hearts. (Zoom link provided upon purchase of book.)
Apr
29
Sat
11:00 am
For Families
Picture Books from Brazil: Bilingual Storytime
Join students from the Portuguese Program at UMass for this bilingual storytime in English and Portuguese.
Apr
26
thru
Jun
4
All Day
For Families
Everyday Art Project: Paper Portals
Explore creative book design and the many ways of traveling through a book!
Apr
22
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Dr. Jonda C. McNair
Dr. Jonda C. McNair discusses endpapers as an aspect of picture book design that is worthy of careful attention.
Apr
22
Sat
11:00 am
For Families, Performances
CactusHead Puppets Presents: The Bremen Town Musicians
CactusHead Puppets brings to life the hilarious tale of four farm animals who set out on the road to pursue their dreams of stardom.
Apr
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Apr
20
Thu
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels
Join author/illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she reads from her latest picture book, Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery, the fourth adventure in the Hector Fox series.
Apr
20
Thu
All Day
Apr
18
thru
23
All Day
Artists & Authors, For Families
April School Vacation Week
The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during April School Vacation Week!