Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Jun
3
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Fri
May
27
For Families

Eric Carle Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.
Sat
May
21
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kristen Nordstrom

Join us for a special storytime that profiles scientists and engineers that have investigated nature, made a fascinating discovery, and applied their findings to an invention that helps people and our planet.
Fri
May
20
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Sat
May
14
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Guilherme Karsten

Join award-winning Brazilian author and illustrator Guilherme Karsten for an interactive read-aloud of his book Aaahhh! 
Fri
May
13
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Tue
May
10
Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.
Sun
May
1
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Michael Sampson

Author Michael Sampson shares his newest book, Armadillo Antics!
Sat
Apr
30
For Families

Picture Books from Brazil: Bilingual Storytime

Join us for this bilingual storytime featuring Brazilian picture books in English and Portuguese.

Sat
Apr
30
For Families

Picture Books from Brazil: Bilingual Storytime

Join us for this bilingual storytime featuring Brazilian picture books in English and Portuguese.

Sat
Apr
30
Online

Independent Bookstore Day Sale

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with The Carle Bookshop Saturday, April 30th with 10% off all book purchases in-store and online. 
Thu
Apr
28
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Translating Picture Books

Join Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp, Daniel Hahn, Lawrence Schimel, and Helen Wang as they answer questions about being a translator and the translation of picture books.
Wed
Apr
27
Online, Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

PROGRAM IS FULL (Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Sat
Apr
23
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor

Join us as award-winning artist Wendell Minor reflects on his five decades in the publishing world.
Sat
Apr
2
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon

Join author Nadia Salomon as she shares her debut book Goodnight Ganesha.
Fri
Apr
1
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Sun
Mar
27
Performances

Partner Event at the UMass Fine Arts Center: Small Island Big Song

Join our friends at the UMASS Fine Arts Center for this co-sponsored performance.
Sat
Mar
26
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

The Undefeated: A Conversation with Kadir Nelson

(SOLD OUT) Join us for a special event just for Museum Members!
Sun
Mar
20
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and the start of spring!
Fri
Mar
18
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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