Past Events
Educator Workshop
Join us for an educator workshop focusing on metafiction in picture books.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
The 2024 Carle Honors Gala
The Carle’s biggest annual event, this benefit gala celebrates individuals and organizations making lasting contributions in the field. Join us September 26th for an evening of excitement, glamour, and inspiration!
Virtual Educator Workshop
Join us for a virtual educator workshop focusing on metafiction in picture books.
Celebrate the Freedom to Read: YA and Middle Grade
Join us for a presentation and reading of award-winning Young Adult and Middle Grade books that have faced challenges.
Special Storytime: Banned Books Week
Various award winning and bestselling authors will read their favorite books that have faced censorship.
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.
Special Art Activity: Banned Books Week
Create colorful collage postcards to send to librarians, thanking them for their incredible work!
Celebrate the Freedom to Read With Your Favorite Authors
September 22 marks the first day of Banned Books Week 2024.
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.