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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 an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition.

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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 2pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

adult and child dancing near live band
For Families
Performances

Sunset Thursdays


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Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

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Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Storytelling with Cut Loose Collage Workshops


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

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Thu
Aug
28
adult and child dancing near live band
10am - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Fri
Aug
29
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Aug
30
A grandmother and granddaughter look and point at the moon.
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason

In Grandmother Moon, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) introduces readers to an honored figure important in the traditions of many Eastern Woodlands tribes.

Fri
Sep
5
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Fri
Sep
12
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
Sep
13
Tue
Sep
16
Thu
Sep
18
Assortment of books from the BERL collection
11am - 12pm
  • 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.

Fri
Sep
19
Sat
Sep
20
Thu
Sep
25
Fri
Sep
26
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Sep
27
a fox and other animals in front of a fallen oak tree
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Britt Crow-Miller

After 400 years in the forest, it’s time for Old Oak to fall. With a pop, frenzy of snaps, and a flurry of movement, she leans to one side and falls heavily to rest on the forest floor. But the woodland creatures soon discover Old Oak’s life is actually just beginning, and her legacy will serve the forest for hundreds of years to come.

Fri
Oct
3
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Sat
Oct
4