Events

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Join beloved storytellers Lady Shug and Landa Lakes for a storytime celebrating Native language, stories, and culture.

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

This program is sold out.

“Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…” (Tickets required)

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

Join author Esmé Shapiro as she reads her gentle mystery Roy is Not a Dog.

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

Join us at the Mead Art Museum for a workshop with KidLit artists Oge Mora, Grace Lin, and Raúl Colón.

A special Members’ preview of Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers

James Musyoka will read his book, The Boy Who Read Newspapers, and talk about his life in rural Kenya.

Join curator Bruce Handy for a tour of Open + Shut: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers.

Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!

Join artist Raúl Colón for an interactive demonstration where we will play with colors by layering them into textures!

Hear, experience, and even play instruments of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra!

(10 am - 4 pm) A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer.

A personal and heartfelt portrait of displacement and looking for connection. ~ Booklist