Past Events

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

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Artist Xindi Yan reads from her recent book, Little Bird Laila (written by Kelly Yang), a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parents.

Join Associate Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a guided tour of current exhibitions.

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

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

One day their town’s lighthouse—rumored to be haunted—suddenly goes dark. When Chowder and Crackers are sent to fix the problem, will the two scaredy-cats be able to save Kittybunkport?

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

Explore a kaleidoscope of colors beyond the rainbow in this celebratory and empowering book by Drag Story Hour storyteller Lil Miss Hot Mess!

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

This virtual program welcomes members of the Indigenous community to learn about The Carle’s 2027 exhibition celebrating Indigenous picture book artists.

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. This program is full.

Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with special performances by the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts!

This workshop has been canceled.

A new picture book about family, fishing, and the passing down of traditions.

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

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

Enjoy an evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy, comes this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things. 

The Carle is closed for the Fourth of July holiday.