Events

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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. 

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.

Special Events

Artists & Authors
For Families

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Join author Patrick Hulse as he reads At Our Table, a fresh and inclusive look at Thanksgiving.

Artists & Authors

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A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.

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Sep
18
thru
Nov
3
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Creature Couture

Explore sculpting with paper to build wearable art!

Nov
2
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Patrick Hulse

Join author Patrick Hulse as he reads At Our Table, a fresh and inclusive look at Thanksgiving.

Nov
2
Sat
11:00 am
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.

Nov
3
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors

Film: Dudunya, the Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky

A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.

Nov
5
Tue
9:00 am
Workshops

Educator Workshop: Day of Play

Join educators for a full-day workshop celebrating play and its importance in children’s learning.

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!

 

Nov
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Nov
9
Sat
10:30 am
For Families
Performances

Música from Brazil!

Enjoy live Brazilian music and children’s songs in Portuguese.

Nov
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow

Join us for a bilingual reading of this beloved Brazilian picture book.

Nov
9
Sat
3:00 pm
Performances

Concert: Choro das 3

Enjoy the Brazilian instrumental music of Choro das 3, a trio inspired by choro, a music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 19th century to become the foundation for all Brazilian music. 

Nov
10
Sun
12:00 pm
For Families

NEPM Kids presents: Carl at The Carle

NEPM Kids and The Carle celebrate the new PBS KIDS show Carl the Collector with a free day!

Nov
14
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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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…