Visitors posing for group photo with Captain Underpants and Dog Man at an event..

Past Events

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

Fri

Oct

13

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

11 - 11:45am

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu

Oct

12

Huge purple and orange cloud above a group of people arguing.

7:30 - 8:30pm

Artists & Authors
For Families
Online
Talks & Tours

Let's Disagree: Book Share with Nani Brunini

Hear author Nani Brunini discuss her wordless picture book Disagreement.

Sun

Oct

8

Firefighter animals on a firetruck hosing down an ice cream shop on fire.

2 - 2:30pm

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: R.W. Alley

R.W. Alley will describe his path to creating Firefighters to the Rescue!, a new book set in the town of Breezy Valley, a community of anthropomorphic characters.

Fri

Oct

6

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

11am - 12pm

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Kitten’s First Full Moon.

Wed

Oct

4

Native America girl dancing and smiling, with one hand on hip and the other raised above head holding a feather.

3:30 - 6:30pm

Artists & Authors
Talks & Tours

Educators' Night: Cynthia Leitich Smith

Guest speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith presents the 2023 Educators’ Night talk: Celebrating Native Voices & Visions for Young Readers.

Sat

Sep

30

Chapter divider for Grace Lin's book, Chinese Menu, showing two girls smiling and holding chopsticks.

10am - 3pm

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

Moon Festival Celebration with Grace Lin

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

Fri

Sep

29

cover illustration for Chinese Menu, by Grace Lin, showing a girl smiling and holding a bowl of food.

1 - 1:45pm

Artists & Authors
Online
Talks & Tours

Virtual Classroom Visit: Celebrate the Moon Festival with Grace Lin

Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she shares the customs and traditions—and the stories!—of the Moon Festival (purchase of book required).

Sun

Sep

24

A white bunny goes sailing in blue water, with a ship formed out of a tree's branches and leaves.

1 - 2pm

Artists & Authors
Talks & Tours

Wordless Storytelling with Balint Zsako

Dive deep into wordless storytelling with artist Balint Zsako, the creator of Bunny & Tree.

Thu

Sep

21

Assortment of books from the BERL collection

11am - 12pm

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.

Mon

Sep

18

Books spread out on table.

6:30 - 8pm

Online
Workshops

Wordless Picture Books (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full) Explore how wordless picture books invite readers to look closely, think critically, and engage in collaborative storytelling.

Sun

Sep

17

Cover illustration for Wild Blue, showing a child and bicycle between two trees. The shadow of the bike is shown as a horse.

2 - 2:30pm

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Dashka Slater

Join Dashka Slater as she reads from her book Wild Blue, about a young girl’s courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle.

Sat

Sep

16

Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts

3 - 4pm

For Families
Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.

11:30am - 12:30pm

For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

Fri

Sep

15

Detail of braille book

11 - 11:30am

For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu

Sep

14

View of Bobbie's Meadow

1 - 2pm

Talks & Tours

Tour of Bobbie's Meadow

Join us for an afternoon tour of Bobbie’s Meadow!

Fri

Sep

8

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

11 - 11:45am

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

(Program cancelled) Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Sun

Sep

3

Molly jumps out of bed and runs across her room with a big smile and arms raised.

2 - 2:30pm

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid

Author Vicki Johnson and illustrator Gillian Reid share their new book, Molly’s Tuxedo!

Fri

Sep

1

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

11am - 12pm

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by the classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

Sat

Aug

26

Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.

11:30am - 12:30pm

For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

Sat

Aug

19

Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts

3 - 4pm

For Families
Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(Program cancelled) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!