Past Events

Caldecott and Sibert Medalist Jason Chin will read his new book Hurricane, which charts the thrilling saga of an island community’s brush with a category three hurricane, and the cutting-edge science that helps them prepare.

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Young violinists and cellists from the Suzuki Program at Northampton Community Music Center will perform fun and spooky versions of their repertoire.

Join sister collaborators Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman and Robin Preiss Glasser for a storytime featuring Fancy Nancy: Besties for Eternity and Jacquie and Robin’s newest book Flower Girls. 

This event has been canceled.

It’s time to trick-or-treat! It’s Halloween, and Keyana can’t wait to have some fun!

Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!

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

(Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Join beloved author-illustrator Astrid Sheckels for the launch of her new book Flora and the Jazzers! 

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

Join us for a coloring project and goodies for “Book Defenders” to celebrate Banned Book Week at The Carle!

Join us for a day celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, with award-winning author/artist Grace Lin!

Is Leonardo a scary monster or a scaredy cat?

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

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

Join us for a concert with MISTER G celebrating his new book, Baby Ballena, illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero.

Draw baby whales with Marcos Almada Rivero to celebrate the release of Baby Ballena!

After 400 years in the forest, it’s time for Old Oak to fall. With a pop, frenzy of snaps, and a flurry of movement, she leans to one side and falls heavily to rest on the forest floor. But the woodland creatures soon discover Old Oak’s life is actually just beginning, and her legacy will serve the forest for hundreds of years to come.

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.