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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Aug
19
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(Program cancelled) 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
Aug
18
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Aug
11
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Doris the horse sits, while other horses dance nearby, with trees in the background.
Aug
10
Thu
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sarah Jacoby

Jacoby will be reading from her new book, Doris, a whimsical and emotionally resonant tale about finding the courage to be yourself.
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Aug
4
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Deborah Marcero’s In a Jar.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Aug
3
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.
Detail of braille book
Jul
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Popsicle sticks laying on top of colorful collage papers.
Jul
19
thru
Aug
27
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Horses in Motion

Create an artwork that moves inspired by horses!
books spread across table
Jul
17
Mon
7:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Open Book, Open Play: Engaging Toddlers and Preschoolers in Storytime (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full.) Discover strategies for engaging very young children in book sharing and imaginative play.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Jul
15
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(CANCELLED) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Child and dog walking through trees, with mushrooms on the ground in front of them.
Jul
15
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Melany Kahn

This special storytime includes an interactive mushroom ID session to learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Jul
14
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Chihiro Art Museum Azumino
Jul
11
Tue
7:00 pm
Online, Talks

Museum Show & Tell with Chihiro Art Museum

Join us for a special virtual “show and tell” with Chihiro Art Museum Curators Michiko Matsukata (Tokyo) and Eriko Tanabe (Azumino).

Two people under gazebo playing singing and playing instruments to a crowd.
Jul
8
Sat
11:00 am
For Families, Performances

Family Fun Concert with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Jul
7
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Nina Crews’ I’m Not Small.

A girll with glass covers her ears with her hands while her three aunts smile and laugh in the background.
Jul
2
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Emma Otheguy

Join author Emma Otheguy to celebrate her new picture book Martina Has Too Many Tías, a fresh retelling of the classic folktale “La cucaracha Martina.”
A baby sits on the grass next to a rabbit, and is pointing up to a smiling moon.
Jun
25
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: E.B. Goodale

Join author/illustrator E. B. Goodale as she presents her new book, The Moon Remembers, a lyrical look at how the moon is a guardian for us all.
A girl sits on a gray spotted horse, surrounded by ten other horses and colorful trees.
Jun
17
Sat
5:30 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

Members' Reception for Horse Tales: Galloping into Children's Books

Members: Please RSVP by June 14!
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Jun
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!
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Jun
17
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.