Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Tue
May
20
Online, Workshops

Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning

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

Sat
May
17
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: K. L. Going & Fiona Lee

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

Thu
May
15
Talks & Tours

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.

Sat
May
10
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Barbara McClintock

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

Fri
May
9
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
May
8
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

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

Sun
May
4
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton

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

Sun
May
4
For Families

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical at The Academy of Music

Would you let The Pigeon drive the bus? 

Sat
May
3
Performances

PlayDate Fashion Show

PlayDate is a fashion show that explores the radical power of play and joy throughout different life stages. 

Sat
May
3
Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

Sat
May
3
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson

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.

Fri
May
2
Performances

PlayDate Fashion Show

PlayDate is a fashion show that explores the radical power of play and joy throughout different life stages. 

Fri
May
2
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

Fri
May
2
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Tue
Apr
29
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Virtual Classroom Visit with Grace Lin

(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).

Sat
Apr
26
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans

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

Sat
Apr
26
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Raúl Colón

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

Fri
Apr
25
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple

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

Fri
Apr
25
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Fri
Apr
25
For Families

Spring Week

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