Past Events

Tiffany Jewell will moderate a panel discussion book bans and challenges, prompted by Andrew Laties’ newest work You’re Telling My Kids They Can’t Read This Book?. Panelists include Waleska Santiago-Centeno, Alex Gino, and Hannah Moushabeck.

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

* This event has been rescheduled. Learn how to select and share picture books that celebrate Indigenous identities and cultures.

As part of The Carle After Dark enjoy live music, make your own fairy house, and more!

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at The Carle!

Start your day in the most delightful way: with a warm, delicious pancake breakfast before Very Hungry Caterpillar Day opens to the public. Become a member today!

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Join collage artist Selina Alko as she shared her newest book Otherwise Known as Judy the Great, a poetic picture book tribute to the one and only Judy Blume.

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

Join State Representative Mindy Domb for storytime.

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

This event has been canceled.

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

As part of The Carle After Dark join us for an evening of live music and alchemy-inspired creations.

Join Raúl the Third for an exciting read-a-long of his latest El Toro and Friends book Tough Times. 

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Join author and illustrator, Claudia Rueda, for a reading of her new book, Meet the Smushkins!

Join acclaimed artist and author Phoebe Wahl as she shares her books at the Carle! Join the waitlist for this special event now.

Highland Street Foundation Free Day!  Join us for a yummy cooking demonstration and learn how to make homemade wild Maine blueberry jam!

Museum admission is free thanks to Highland Street Foundation. Join us for a yummy hands-on cooking demonstration and make your own fruit caterpillar. Registration for this event is full.