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The Carle is the international champion for picture book art. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.

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Upcoming Exhibition

Sprites, Spells, and Splashes: Magical Beings in Picture Book Art

November 22, 2025 - April 26, 2026

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Current Exhibition

The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place

June 14 - December 31, 2025

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Current Exhibition

Cooking with Eric Carle

September 20, 2025 - September 6, 2026

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Event

Solstice Spells: Game Night with Dungeon Delvers and Tarot Card Readings

December 4, 2025 at 4 - 8 pm

Step into the magic of the night and join us for The Carle After Dark event series!

Upcoming Events

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Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books

Friday, December 5 2025
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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.

A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.

The Carle Bookshop's Annual Holiday Sale

Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 30 2025
All day

Save up to 30% off store-wide!

Spread of books in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and English

Stories in Your Language and Mine

Saturday, December 6 2025
10 am - 3 pm

Join us for a full day of interactive bilingual storytelling and music!

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Back to Basics: Joy with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

Thursday, December 11 2025
6 - 8 pm

Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.

In the Bookshop

Currently on our minds: books about moons & mooncakes

Cover image for A Big Mooncake for LIttle Star shows a young girl taking a bite out of a giant yellow mooncake against a dark starry backdrop.

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

Two people wearing winter gear look up at a full moon at night.

Hello, Moon

Cover image for Thanking the Moon shows a young girl holding two colorful paper lanterns. A big moon glows in the sky behind her.

Thanking the Moon

A woman with long black hair walks across a red bridge in front of a giant full moon at night.

Beneath the Moon

Cover image for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon shows a girl riding on the back of a flying red dragon.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

A child in yellow striped pajamas runs by carrying a potted plant in front of a full moon.

When Moon Blooms