Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

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Jun
17
Sat
10:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Family Fun Day

Join us for day of stories, book signings, and drawing demonstrations as we celebrate the opening of Horse Tales: Galloping into Children’s Books.
Jun
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!
Jun
7
thru
Jul
16
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: My Favorite Place

Create a painting about a place you love.
Jun
4
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Jerrard K. Polk

A Child’s Introduction to Jazz with illustrator Jerrard K. Polk
Jun
3
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Jessica Love

In A Bed of Stars, award-winning creator Jessica Love shares a tender story that celebrates first-time camping, father-child bonding, and feeling at one with the universe.
Jun
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Daniel’s Good Day, by Micha Archer.

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!