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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
Jan
27
Fri
10:30 am
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Book cover of Love Without Bounds, showing different families set in an assortment of frames.
Jan
26
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families

Join us for this virtual program and hear from the authors of Love without Bounds, a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Jan
21
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!
Detail of braille book
Jan
20
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Illustration of children leaving bus for school.
Jan
15
Sun
11:00 am
Talks

Members' Gallery Tour with Chief Curator Ellen Keiter

A special gallery tour just for Museum Members!
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Dec
17
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!
Three youths surrounded by affirmation phrases.
Dec
17
Sat
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks

The Antiracist Kid: A Book Talk with Author Tiffany Jewell

Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join author Tiffany Jewell in a group conversation about racism and injustice – and what to do when they encounter it at home, at school, and in the media.

A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
Dec
16
Fri
10:30 am
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
A young child bends yellow paper to attach to their white background paper.
Dec
14
thru
Jan
29
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Shape Sculptures

Create your own 3-D sculpture out of papers.
Rabbit and squirrel greeting one another in snow.
Dec
10
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Corinne Demas

Listen to author Corinne Demas read her new book The Perfect Tree, then imagine and create your own perfect tree!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Dec
9
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Detail of braille book
Dec
7
Wed
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
Dec
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by inspired by Philip and Erin Stead’s Bear Has a Story to Tell. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

An assortment of gifts including children's books, art supplies and plush doll.
Nov
25
thru
27
All Day
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 35% off store-wide!
Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.
Nov
23
Wed
11:00 am
For Families

Moomin Storytime

Join us as we celebrate the Moomins books by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson!
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Nov
19
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!
Three musicians sitting on a stone wall with puppets, a guitar, and tamborine.
Nov
12
Sat
1:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Family Music Concert With Tom Knight and In the Nick of Time!

Join us for a rocking good time for all, BIG and small! Beloved Pioneer Valley musicians Tom Knight and In The Nick of Time are celebrating the release of new music.
Cover illustration for The Sun is Late and so is the Farmer, showing farm animals at night standing along a fence.
Nov
12
Sat
11:30 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Book Signing with Philip C. and Erin E. Stead

Meet Erin E. and Philip C. Stead at The Carle, and get a signed copy of their new book!
Three musicians sitting on a stone wall with puppets, a guitar, and tamborine.
Nov
12
Sat
10:30 am
For Families, Performances

Family Music Concert with Tom Knight and In the Nick of Time!

Join us for a rocking good time for all, BIG and small! Beloved Pioneer Valley musicians Tom Knight and In The Nick of Time are celebrating the release of new music.
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Nov
11
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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