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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create art inspired by our current exhibition. 

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Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2:00 pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

Image of record cover with text on front.
Artists & Authors
Talks

Member Preview for Free to Be . . . You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs


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A special Members’ preview of Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs!

Illustration of Myrlie Evers-Williams speaking at podium.
Artists & Authors
For Families
Talks

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd


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Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

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Painted paper strips exploring design and images woven together.
Nov
6
thru
Dec
15
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Better Together

Create your own painted paper to weave into a larger community art installation!

 

Detail of braille book
Nov
15
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Image of record cover with text on front.
Nov
15
Fri
5:30 pm
Artists & Authors
Talks

Member Preview for Free to Be . . . You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs

A special Members’ preview of Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs!

Illustration of faces and rainbow
Nov
16
Sat
11:00 am
Talks

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Illustration of two babies
Nov
16
Sat
1:00 pm
Talks

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Illustration of Myrlie Evers-Williams speaking at podium.
Nov
16
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families
Talks

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd

Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

A colorful pile of collage papers with different textures and patterns on them.
Nov
19
Tue
6:00 pm
Workshops

Collage Club

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the possibilities of collage!

A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.
Nov
22
thru
Dec
1
All Day
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Annual Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!

A purple baby with a rainbow-colored head floats and twists across the sky.
Nov
29
Fri
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Boss Baby meets Forrest Gump in this madcap adventure starring one very intrepid and very asleep baby.

Graphic with pink crochet pattern with the words "Free to Be...Yo
Nov
30
Sat
11:30 am
For Families
Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…

Two children sit atop a tree making flying creatures with paper, glue, and scissors.
Dec
1
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Dec
6
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Two Museum guests look at art.
Dec
6
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Illustration of pigs digging a road.
Dec
15
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Carrie Finison

Join author Carrie Finison for a reading of Pigs Dig a Road.

A large bin filled with a variety of cardboard and paper materials that have been previously used in art projects.
Dec
18
thru
Jan
26
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Puppets! Puppets! Puppets!

Create your own puppet to explore your own unique narrative. 

illustration of children walking on a farm
Dec
28
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson

Join Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.

Two Museum guests look at art.
Jan
10
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Jan
16
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.

A green crayon draws on a piece of paper with red and yellow marks on it.
Jan
28
Tue
6:30 pm
Online
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Two Museum guests look at art.
Feb
7
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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