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- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Regina Linke
From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy, comes this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things.
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy an evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
- For Families
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Winsome Bingham & C. G. Esperanza
A new picture book about family, fishing, and the passing down of traditions.
- Workshops
Intro to Gelli Plate Printmaking
In this two hour workshop we will use Gelli Plates, acrylic paint, markers and texture making materials to create monotype prints!
- Talks & Tours
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.
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with special performances by the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts!
- Online
- Talks & Tours
Indigenous Community Forum
This virtual program welcomes members of the Indigenous community to learn about The Carle’s 2027 exhibition celebrating Indigenous picture book artists.
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Drag Story Hour with Lil Miss Hot Mess
Explore a kaleidoscope of colors beyond the rainbow in this celebratory and empowering book by Drag Story Hour storyteller Lil Miss Hot Mess!
- For Families
- Performances
Family Jam with BenAnna Band
Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Scott Rothman
One day their town’s lighthouse—rumored to be haunted—suddenly goes dark. When Chowder and Crackers are sent to fix the problem, will the two scaredy-cats be able to save Kittybunkport?
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
- For Families
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Xindi Yan
Artist Xindi Yan reads from her recent book, Little Bird Laila (written by Kelly Yang), a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parents.
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!