Past Events

Deep underground, a tight-knit Yiddish-speaking family lives inside a great garlic bulb: they sleep on garlic cloves, bathe in garlic juice, and wear garlic peels for clothes. Join author/illustrator Madison Safer as she reads from her new book The Garlic Eaters. 

Young violinists and cellists from the Suzuki Program at Northampton Community Music Center will perform fun and spooky versions of their repertoire.

Join author Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) for a reading and discussion about the family ties, inspiration, and intergenerational collaboration behind her book Grandmother Moon.

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

Author/illustrator Grace Lin will use her new picture book The Little Stone Buddha to show how she uses real life in her books.

The Roccos read and discuss A Book for Everyone.

Join Caldecott Honoreee Shawn Harris for a reading of his new book Duel! An art demo and book signing will follow the storytime.

Celebrate the spooky season with author-illustrator, Christy Mandin, who will read from her new book, Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever!

Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!

Join author-illustrator E. B. Goodale as she celebrates the release of her latest book, Robin and the Moon!

Join author Carrie Anne Vanderhoop as she shares her book Wôpanâak Seasons.

Join author-artist Lauren Stohler for a very silly reading of her new book The Crown: an Epic Tale of Fools, Fate, and Fish Butts! Then you’ll use your voting powers to decide what to do next: Will we have fun with a draw-along? Or decorate our own ballot box? The will of the people will prevail!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by picture books.

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

Enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!

Explore the exhibition through a curator’s lens.

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

 As part of The Carle After Dark series, come experiment with the power of color through activities and art making!

Celebrate autumn as Kari Percival shares her new book Fall Day All Day.

This special performance will feature narration of The Story of Ferdinand in an interactive presentation that will involve the audience!