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