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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 art 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 2:00 pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

bird's eye view of a table showing hands and food
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Patrick Hulse


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Join author Patrick Hulse as he reads At Our Table, a fresh and inclusive look at Thanksgiving.

Movie poster showing a man with glasses and a dog that reads "Dudunya: The Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky."
Artists & Authors

Film: Dudunya, the Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky


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A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Brightly colored papers with splatter paint sculpted into necklaces, vests, glasses, hats, watches and a scarf.
Sep
18
thru
Nov
3
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Creature Couture

Explore sculpting with paper to build wearable art!

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Oct
25
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Nov
1
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Two Museum guests look at art.
Nov
1
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

bird's eye view of a table showing hands and food
Nov
2
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Patrick Hulse

Join author Patrick Hulse as he reads At Our Table, a fresh and inclusive look at Thanksgiving.

Movie poster showing a man with glasses and a dog that reads "Dudunya: The Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky."
Nov
3
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors

Film: Dudunya, the Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky

A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.

Two seated adults smiling while applying watercolor to upright papers.
Nov
5
Tue
9:00 am
Workshops

Educator Workshop: Day of Play

Join educators for a full-day workshop celebrating play and its importance in children’s learning.

Painted paper strips exploring design and images woven together.
Nov
6
thru
Dec
15
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Better Together

Create your own painted paper to weave into a larger community art installation!

 

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Nov
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Artwork featuring repeating flowers, plants, and crocodiles.
Nov
9
Sat
10:30 am
For Families
Performances

Música from Brazil!

Enjoy live Brazilian music and children’s songs in Portuguese.

Collage illustration of Marcelo character chasing after horse and carriage.
Nov
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow

Join us for a bilingual reading of this beloved Brazilian picture book.

Three musicians smiling with instruments.
Nov
9
Sat
3:00 pm
Performances

Concert: Choro das 3

Enjoy the Brazilian instrumental music of Choro das 3, a trio inspired by choro, a music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 19th century to become the foundation for all Brazilian music. 

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Nov
14
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.

Detail of braille book
Nov
15
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Image of record cover with text on front.
Nov
15
Fri
5:30 pm
Artists & Authors
Talks

Member Preview for Free to Be . . . You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs

A special Members’ preview of Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs!

Illustration of faces and rainbow
Nov
16
Sat
11:00 am
Talks

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Illustration of two babies
Nov
16
Sat
1:00 pm
Talks

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Illustration of Myrlie Evers-Williams speaking at podium.
Nov
16
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families
Talks

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd

Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

Cut out paper letters saying collage club. Scissors, hole punchers, papers, glue sticks on a work table.
Nov
19
Tue
6:00 pm
Workshops

Collage Club

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the possibilities of collage!

A purple baby with a rainbow-colored head floats and twists across the sky.
Nov
29
Fri
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Boss Baby meets Forrest Gump in this madcap adventure starring one very intrepid and very asleep baby.