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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Nov
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.

Mon
Nov
7
Sun
Nov
6
Three sisters and a fox talk among a crop of corn, beans, and squash.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Danielle Greendeer

Join us for a special storytime that retells the Thanksgiving story for a more inclusive America, and honors the Native peoples who made it possible.
Fri
Nov
4
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 Kathleen and Michael Hague’s Goodnight Fairies. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Wed
Nov
2
Fri
Oct
28
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
Fri
Oct
21
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
Author Kwame Alexander
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
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
A pile of colorful picture books.
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

Tapioca Stories: Draw-Off!

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