Events

Hear, experience, and even play instruments of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra!

(10 am - 4 pm) A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer.

A personal and heartfelt portrait of displacement and looking for connection. ~ Booklist

A boy and his Abuela are making bourekas, and Abuela is using words from the Ladino language that the boy is eager to learn.

(Webinar is full) Elementary classrooms (grades 3-6) will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she talks about her new book,The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, a gorgeously illustrated adventure story about duty, love, and balance (pre-order/purchase of book required).

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

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

Join mother/daughter team Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

Get ready for an interactive storytime and doodletime with Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton!

Would you let The Pigeon drive the bus? 

Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper. 

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

Award-winning artist Barbara McClintock will present the 13th annual BERL Lecture.

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

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

A joyful ode to moms, their babies, and all the other family members who love them.

Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.