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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Dec
6
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Sun
Dec
1
Two children sit atop a tree making flying creatures with paper, glue, and scissors.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Sat
Nov
30
Free to be
For Families, Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

SOLD OUT. Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…

Fri
Nov
29
A purple baby with a rainbow-colored head floats and twists across the sky.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Boss Baby meets Forrest Gump in this madcap adventure starring one very intrepid and very asleep baby.

Fri
Nov
22
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Nov
22
thru
Dec
1
A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Annual Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!

Tue
Nov
19
A colorful pile of collage papers with different textures and patterns on them.
Workshops

Collage Club

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the possibilities of collage!

Sat
Nov
16
Illustration of Myrlie Evers-Williams speaking at podium.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd

Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

Sat
Nov
16
Illustration of two babies
Talks & Tours

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Sat
Nov
16
Illustration of faces and rainbow
Talks & Tours

Curator Tour

Enjoy a curator-led tour of The Carle’s new exhibition, Free to Be… You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs.

Fri
Nov
15
Photograph of record cover.
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Member Preview for Free to Be . . . You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs

A special Members’ preview of Free to Be…You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs!

Fri
Nov
15
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu
Nov
14
Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

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

Sun
Nov
10
Carl the raccoon and friends stand in front of a house.
For Families

NEPM Kids presents: Carl at The Carle

NEPM Kids and The Carle celebrate the new PBS KIDS show Carl the Collector with a free day!

Sat
Nov
9
Three musicians smiling with instruments.
Performances

Concert: Choro das 3

(Program is full). Enjoy the Brazilian instrumental music of Choro das 3, a trio inspired by choro, a music genre that emerged in Brazil in the 19th century to become the foundation for all Brazilian music. 

Sat
Nov
9
Collage illustration of Marcelo character chasing after horse and carriage.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow

Join us for a bilingual reading of this beloved Brazilian picture book.

Sat
Nov
9
Artwork featuring repeating flowers, plants, and crocodiles.
For Families, Performances

Música from Brazil!

Enjoy live Brazilian music and children’s songs in Portuguese.

Fri
Nov
8
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Tue
Nov
5
Two seated adults smiling while applying watercolor to upright papers.
Workshops

Educator Workshop: Day of Play

Join educators for a full-day workshop celebrating play and its importance in children’s learning.

Sun
Nov
3
Movie poster showing a man with glasses and a dog that reads "Dudunya: The Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky."
Artists & Authors

Film: Dudunya, the Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky

A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.