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An adult and child making a collage in the Art Studio

Visitors of any age are welcome to try their hand at creating an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition!

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Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of new and classic picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.

Storytime

Move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. (Wednesdays - Fridays at 11:00 am; Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.) Led by staff trained in the Whole Book Approach.

Special Events

Two dogs in rain gear on a fishing boat with birds flying in the background.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels


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If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course.

Hands outstretched holding fossils, against a table covered in more fossils.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple


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Meet us at the Beneski Museum of Natural History for storytime…and fossils!

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Children sitting on rug looking closely at book held by Carle educator.
Jan
10
thru
Dec
29
All Day
For Families

Storytime

Move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. (Wednesdays - Fridays at 11:00 am; Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.)

Three small books on with vibrant shapes, textures, colors and patterns
Jun
26
thru
Aug
4
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Neon Narratives

Create your own colorful book with materials inspired by the art of Roger Mello!

Two dogs in rain gear on a fishing boat with birds flying in the background.
Jul
27
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course.

Hands outstretched holding fossils, against a table covered in more fossils.
Jul
30
Tue
10:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple

Meet us at the Beneski Museum of Natural History for storytime…and fossils!

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Aug
2
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.
Aug
2
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

A large dog smiles and runs outside. Smaller images of the dog in blue tones shows the dog dreaming of singing, splashing, dancing, and rolling.
Aug
3
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Elisha Cooper

Caldecott Honor Winner Elisha Cooper shares his new book about a big dog with a lot of little dreams.

A blank piece of paper on a black background. There is an array of materials, pencils, crayons and watercolor pencils scattered across the table top. There are colorful mini strips of paper that have one word on them each. Someone has taken the words and rearranged them on the blank page saying "Morning moon looks outside for pirate monkey"
Aug
7
thru
Sep
15
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Word Blender

Play with words to create your own illustration!

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Aug
9
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Two Museum guests look at art.
Aug
9
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

Photograph of the meadow by moonlight
Aug
15
Thu
5:00 pm
For Families

Summer Nights at The Carle

Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with art, music, and food!

View of Bobbie's Meadow
Aug
15
Thu
5:30 pm
For Families

Hands-On Nature Exploration with Mass Audubon

Join Mass Audubon educator Kelly Walbert to engage in a hands-on exploration of our magnificent local nature!

A bee flies low among white flowers and green grass.
Aug
15
Thu
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Join us for a storytime with Audrey Helen Weber that celebrates imagination, curiosity, and following your dreams!

Detail of braille book
Aug
16
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Aug
17
Sat
11:30 am
For Families

Yoga for Kids!

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

Logo for Highland Street Foundation's August Adventures Program
Aug
21
Wed
10:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

August Adventures

A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation! 

Sheepwrecked
Aug
21
Wed
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Ashley Belote

Join author/illustrator Ashley Belote for a special story time and draw along to celebrate her new picture book, Sheepwrecked!

People surrounding a campfire at night, playing a guitar and roasting marshmallows
Aug
21
Wed
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: David Covell and Julian Fleisher

Join us for a storytime about the magic of campfires and how they bring us together.

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Aug
30
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Illustration of woman and child with dog.
Sep
12
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Online
Talks

Artists at Play

Artists will discuss their work on view in the special exhibition Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art.