Past Events

Create an animal collage using reused collage papers!

Join Israeli artist Hanoch Piven as he guides guests in creating self-portraits using everyday materials.

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.

In Do You Remember? Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change.

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Spanish and English.

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Hear from a panel of authors as they discuss the joys (and challenges) of creating children’s books exploring Jewish culture and traditions.

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Join author/artist Katie Yamasaki as she reads from her book, Everything Naomi Loved, co-written with Ian Lendler.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Peter Sís’ Fire Truck.

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Portuguese and English.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Watch the family-friendly shadow puppet re-interpretation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with creator David Hyde Costello!

Explore the creative and sustainable art-making possibilities of paper!

Author Michelle Markel and illustrator Barbara McClintock talk about their new picture book bio about Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture books for children.

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.