Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Thu
Oct
27
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Celebrating Collage: A Conversation

Celebrating Collage exhibition artists Micha Archer, Ekua Holmes, Oge Mora, Melissa Sweet, and Ed Young share their love of collage.
Sun
Oct
23
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Megan Dowd Lambert

Join us for the Every Day with April & Mae series launch with author Megan Dowd Lambert!
Fri
Oct
21
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Sat
Oct
15
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!
Sat
Oct
15
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Jonathan Stutzman

Author Jonathan Stutzman shares his charming new book about a little mouse with a special house and an ever-expanding heart.
Fri
Oct
14
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Wed
Oct
12
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Educators' Night with Kwame Alexander

Onsite program is full. Kwame Alexander’s talk for Educators’ Night will be livestreamed through Facebook Live, but not recorded.
Sat
Oct
8
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Micha Archer

Enjoy a storytime and art project with award-winning author/artist Micha Archer!
Fri
Oct
7
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired byStory About Afiya, written by James Berry and illustrated by Anna Cunha. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Mon
Oct
3
Online, Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

Registration is full. (Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Sat
Oct
1
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, True You, a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities.
Thu
Sep
29
Artists & Authors

The 2022 Carle Honors Benefit and Art Auction (In-person and Virtual)

The Carle’s biggest annual event, this benefit gala celebrates individuals and organizations making lasting contributions in the field. A silent auction features art from today’s foremost picture book illustrators. Join us for an evening of excitement, glamour, and inspiration!

Sun
Sep
25
Artists & Authors, For Families, Online

Tapioca Stories: Draw-Off!

Join Tapioca Stories illustrators for live drawing games that are fun for the whole family!
Fri
Sep
23
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Thu
Sep
22
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Tapioca Stories: Latin American Artists in Conversation

Join Tapioca Stories’ authors and illustrators for a conversation about Latin American picture books.

Sat
Sep
17
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!
Mon
Sep
12
Online, Talks & Tours

Grolier Club Virtual Tour of Finding Nura Exhibition

A Zoom tour of Finding Nura: Rediscovering an American Modernist from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection with the Grolier Club. 
Sat
Sep
10
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Aaron Becker

Listen to Aaron Becker read from his new book, One Sky, then experiment with light and color to create translucent artwork!
Fri
Sep
9
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by Marjorie Priceman’s How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Thu
Sep
8
Artists & Authors, For Families

Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr, and The Busload of Books

Join Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson for a storytime and talk about their cross-country “Busload of Books” tour. And get a peak of their tiny home school bus!