Past Events

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

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Feb
10
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal

Join award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal as she reads from her joy-filled bilingual board books. 

Feb
9
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Feb
7
thru
11
All Day
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 7-11 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)

Feb
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by The Snowy Day.

Jan
26
Fri
9:30 am
Workshops

Whole Book Approach

Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Jan
25
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.

Jan
21
Sun
1:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Enjoy a curator-led gallery tour of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.

Jan
21
Sun
11:00 am
Talks

Members' Gallery Tour

A special tour for museum members of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.

Jan
20
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner

Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, Finding Home: Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary.

Jan
19
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Jan
18
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Cover to Cover, with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Wong

Two Horn Book Magazine cover artists and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners help celebrate the publication’s hundredth year.

Jan
12
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Jan
10
thru
Feb
25
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: The Bigger Picture!

Create your own folded drawing to expand and reveal a bigger picture!

Dec
30
Sat
11:30 am
Artists & Authors, For Families, Performances

PuppetKabob Presents The Snowflake Man

This award-winning puppet show from PuppetKabob is inspired by Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted world attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.

Dec
16
Sat
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

In Conversation: Seymour Chwast and Leonard S. Marcus

Learn more about Seymour Chwast’s illustrious career in both graphic design and children’s books.

Dec
14
Thu
11:00 am
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.

Dec
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.

Dec
9
Sat
10:00 am
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.
Dec
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Dec
6
Wed
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Horse Tales: A Conversation

Horse Tales exhibition artists Gianna Marino, Ruth Sanderson, and Jennifer Thermes share their love of horses.