Events

Search the calendar for all upcoming events at The Carle. 

Daily Happenings

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.
Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of new and classic picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.
Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.

Storytime

Led by staff trained in the Whole Book Approach, visitors will share stories through movement, song, and play while looking closely and learning about the art and design of picture books.

Special Events

Illustration of horse in bed dreaming.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall


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In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.
Jan
18
thru
Dec
31
All Day
For Families

Storytime

Move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. (Wednesdays - Fridays at 11:00 am; Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.)

A wall filled with colorful, handmade collages.
Nov
22
thru
Dec
31
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Animals Abound!

Create an animal collage using reused collage papers!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Dec
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Group of students looking at a picture book together.
Dec
9
Sat
10:00 am
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

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.
Illustration of horse in bed dreaming.
Dec
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

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.

10 rubber ducks swim in reeds alongside real mother duck.
Dec
14
Thu
11:00 am
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English

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

Illustration of a yellow octopus.
Dec
16
Sat
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Talks

In Conversation: Seymour Chwast and Leonard S. Marcus

Learn more about Seymour Chwast’s illustrious career in both graphic design and children’s books.

Marionette puppet of a man in a suit and hat next to a microscope and camera.
Dec
30
Sat
11:30 am
Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

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.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Jan
12
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
Jan
19
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Seven photographs, each one of a child looking at the camera and smiling. The words on the spread say, "Kids from all over the world have to leave their homes and countries."
Jan
20
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

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.

A pile of colorful picture books.
Jan
26
Fri
9:30 am
Workshops

Whole Book Approach

Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Feb
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by The Snowy Day.

Child wearing pink Piggie ears and holding Elephant & Piggie book.
Feb
7
thru
11
All Day
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 7-11 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Feb
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
Feb
16
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Group of students looking at a picture book together.
Feb
17
Sat
10:00 am
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

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.
A green frog stands in a natural spotlight surrounded by an assortment of animals, flowers, and mushrooms.
Feb
17
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres

A frog discovers the vital role he’s meant to play in his woodland home in this debut picture book from Mk Smith Despres.
A soldier in a green uniform walks in the grass alongside other animals, including a horse, cat, dog, eagle, and bird.
Feb
18
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Erin McGill

Hear riveting tales of how animal heroes have helped keep troops safe on the front lines.

A dog in a yellow raincoat and a large fish hooked on a fishing line are underwater looking at a group of merpups.
Feb
21
Wed
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels will read her latest picture book, Sea Dog, answer questions, and do a drawing demonstration.