
Past Events
Celebrate The Freedom To Read: Picture Books
Join us for a presentation and reading of award-winning picture books and elementary level graphic novels that have faced challenges.
Celebrate the Freedom to Read With Your Favorite Authors
September 22 marks the first day of Banned Books Week 2024.
Special Art Activity: Banned Books Week
Create colorful collage postcards to send to librarians, thanking them for their incredible work!
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
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.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Artists at Play
Artists will discuss their work on view in the special exhibition Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Members' Preview—Artful Collaboration: Eric Carle & Ann Beneduce
Private preview of this new exhibition for supporters of The Carle!
Meet Alex London and Paul O. Zelinsky
Discover what happens when a painting refuses to follow its artist’s intentions.
Gallery Tour
(Program canceled). Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.
Special Storytime: David Covell and Julian Fleisher
Join us for a storytime about the magic of campfires and how they bring us together.
Special Storytime: Ashley Belote
Join author/illustrator Ashley Belote for a special story time and draw along to celebrate her new picture book, Sheepwrecked!
August Adventures
A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!
Yoga for Kids!
(Program is cancelled) Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.