Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

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Dec
20
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Dec
15
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Carrie Finison

Join author Carrie Finison for a reading of Pigs Dig a Road.

Dec
13
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Dec
8
Sun
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

UMass FAC - Electric Root Presents: The Sound of (Black) Music!

The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens. 

Dec
8
Sun
1:00 pm
For Families

Family Book Share: Exploring Gender Representation

Join us for a book share event showcasing contemporary picture books that explore gender representation.

Dec
6
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

Dec
6
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Dec
1
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Nov
30
Sat
11:30 am
For Families, Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

SOLD OUT. Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…

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.

Nov
22
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Nov
22
thru
Dec
1
All Day
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Annual Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Nov
10
Sun
12:00 pm
For Families

NEPM Kids presents: Carl at The Carle

NEPM Kids and The Carle celebrate the new PBS KIDS show Carl the Collector with a free day!