Past Events

Fri

Oct

28

A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.

10:30am - 12pm

For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!

Thu

Oct

27

A Black boy facing a traffic light, one where he is leaning forward, and the other where he is leaning back.

7 - 8pm

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

Two young friends, April and Mae, are at a kitchen table. One reads while the other one bakes.

2 - 2:30pm

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

11 - 11:30am

For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Sat

Oct

15

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!

The lower half a mouse is shown walking across a red ground covered in colorful flowers. The mouse is wearing shoes that look like two red hearts.

11 - 11:30am

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

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.

Wed

Oct

12

3:30 - 6:30pm

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

Two children sit at the beach surrounded by shells. Light blue waves land on the shore.

11 - 11:30am

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Micha Archer

Enjoy a storytime and art project with award-winning author/artist Micha Archer!

Fri

Oct

7

Children and instructor point up at the sky.

11am - 12pm

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Mon

Oct

3

6:30 - 8pm

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

Young girl in red and white floral shirt stading in front of a red mural.

2 - 2:30pm

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

colorful night view of city with two children flying

5pm

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

Deep sea divers swimming alongside fish.

11am - 12pm

Artists & Authors
For Families
Online