Past Events

Join us for a concert with MISTER G celebrating his new book, Baby Ballena, illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero.

Draw baby whales with Marcos Almada Rivero to celebrate the release of Baby Ballena!

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.

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

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

See how words and pictures work together in the picture book form.

Join former Carle educator Megan Dowd Lambert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her book about the Whole Book Approach storytime model.

A special Members’ preview of Cooking with Eric Carle.

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Join former Carle educator Megan Dowd Lambert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her book about the Whole Book Approach storytime model.

Join us for a tour of the Reading Library Book exhibition, Entwined Memory: Indigenous Stories of Creation, Place, and Continuity, followed by a hands-on workshop with Wampanoag artist Elizabeth James-Perry

Ezra Jack Keats Honor winner Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker will read their new picture book We Go Slow.

Join us for a guided tour exploring The Carle’s current exhibitions. 

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

This program has been canceled.

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

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

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

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

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.