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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

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Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

Through the Lens


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As part of The Carle After Dark series, strike a pose with the UMass Fashion Organization and step into the spotlight during Through the Lens wearing your “I have Nowhere to Wear” outfit, an evening of photo ops, playful snapshots, and unforgettable karaoke moments with Josh Sitron.

Baker selling bread to line of customers
For Families
Workshops

Read Aloud and Cook Along with The Reader's Kitchen: The Very Hungry Caterpillar


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Highland Street Foundation Free Day!  Join us for a yummy hands-on cooking demonstration and make your own fruit caterpillar!

sketch of canning jam
For Families
Workshops

Read Aloud and Cook Along with The Reader's Kitchen: Blueberries for Sal


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Highland Street Foundation Free Day!  Join us for a yummy cooking demonstration and learn how to make homemade wild Maine blueberry jam!

All Events

Sat
Jan
24
many cats being held up by balloons in the sky
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Maddie Frost

Author-illustrator Maddie Frost will read her newest book, Cats on Cats on Cats! Join us for a storytime, a peek at the making of the art, and an audience draw-along, followed by Q&A. 

Fri
Jan
30
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Thu
Feb
5
Model walking down the runway with yellow skirt and red halter top
4 - 8pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families
  • Performances

Through the Lens

As part of The Carle After Dark series, strike a pose with the UMass Fashion Organization and step into the spotlight during Through the Lens wearing your “I have Nowhere to Wear” outfit, an evening of photo ops, playful snapshots, and unforgettable karaoke moments with Josh Sitron.

Fri
Feb
6
Thu
Feb
12
Cover of Ling and Ting's Lunar New Year Two Times Lucky by Grace Lin
1 - 1:45pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • Online
  • Talks & Tours

Virtual Classroom Visit with Grace Lin

In this interactive virtual author visit for elementary school readers, award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin will explain and share the customs of the Lunar New Year and its food (pre-order/purchase of book required)!

Fri
Feb
13
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
Feb
14
Thu
Feb
19
Fri
Feb
20
Fri
Feb
27
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Feb
28
Illustration of a bull boxer.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Raúl The Third

Join Raúl the Third for an exciting read-a-long of his latest El Toro and Friends book Tough Times. 

Fri
Mar
6
Thu
Mar
12
Fri
Mar
13
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
Mar
21
Illustration of a girl with light skin, writing in a journal.
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Selina Alko

Join collage artist Selina Alko as she shared her newest book Otherwise Known as Judy the Great, a poetic picture book tribute to the one and only Judy Blume.

Fri
Mar
27
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sun
Mar
29
Fri
Apr
3
Fri
Apr
10