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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Aug
18
Fri
Aug
11
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
Aug
10
Doris the horse sits, while other horses dance nearby, with trees in the background.
11am - 11:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Sarah Jacoby

Jacoby will be reading from her new book, Doris, a whimsical and emotionally resonant tale about finding the courage to be yourself.
Fri
Aug
4
Thu
Aug
3
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.
Fri
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
17
Sat
Jul
15
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
3 - 4pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(CANCELLED) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Child and dog walking through trees, with mushrooms on the ground in front of them.
11am - 11:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Melany Kahn

This special storytime includes an interactive mushroom ID session to learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms!
Fri
Jul
14
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.

Tue
Jul
11
Sat
Jul
8
Two people under gazebo playing singing and playing instruments to a crowd.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families
  • Performances

Family Fun Concert with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!
Fri
Jul
7
Sun
Jul
2
A girll with glass covers her ears with her hands while her three aunts smile and laugh in the background.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Emma Otheguy

Join author Emma Otheguy to celebrate her new picture book Martina Has Too Many Tías, a fresh retelling of the classic folktale “La cucaracha Martina.”
Sun
Jun
25
A baby sits on the grass next to a rabbit, and is pointing up to a smiling moon.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: E.B. Goodale

Join author/illustrator E. B. Goodale as she presents her new book, The Moon Remembers, a lyrical look at how the moon is a guardian for us all.
Sat
Jun
17
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!
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.
Horse wearing a birthday hat and pink tutu prances with young child in a living room, with parents and brother looking on.
10am - 3pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Family Fun Day

Join us for day of stories, book signings, and drawing demonstrations as we celebrate the opening of Horse Tales: Galloping into Children’s Books.