Events

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An adult and child making a collage in the Art Studio

Art Studio

Visit the Art Studio to enjoy the Everyday Art Project. Art Studio team members welcome you to the space, share project ideas, and answer questions. Take your artwork home, or leave it for others to see.
Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of new and classic picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.
Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.

Storytime

Led by staff trained in the Whole Book Approach, visitors will share stories through movement, song, and play while looking closely and learning about the art and design of picture books.

Special Events

The Carle Museum
Artists & Authors
Talks

Members' Evening Preview -- Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art


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Private Member preview of new exhibition!

A penguin and unicorn fly in the sky surrounded by clouds and soft pastel colors.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Bob Shea


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Bob Shea reads from his new book, Oh, Are You Awake?, a book that is sure to delight young readers—and their caregivers—whether at naptime, bedtime, or anytime!

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Jun
7
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Jun
15
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.

Detail of braille book
Jun
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Jun
28
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Jul
5
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Jul
12
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Jul
13
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.

Books spread across a table.
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
Online
Workshops

Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (2 sessions)

Learn how to select picture books that reflect the lives and identities of all readers, and discover tools for building a more inclusive book collection.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Jul
18
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.

Detail of braille book
Jul
19
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Jul
26
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Aug
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Aug
9
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Detail of braille book
Aug
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!

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Aug
17
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.

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Aug
30
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

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.