
Past Events
Yoga for Kids!
Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Special Storytime: Suzanne M. Kaufman
Curious, Boy follows the mysterious bird Blue on a day’s worth of adventure, play, and exploring the nooks and crannies of their coastal home.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Book Friends Forever Podcast - Live!
Come to a live recording of the Book Friends Forever Podcast with Grace Lin and Alvina Ling. Don’t forget to bring your questions!
Special Storytime: Stephanie Seales
(Program cancelled). Join our special guest Stephanie Seales, author of My Daddy is a Cowboy, which recently won a Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
Members' Preview for The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place
A special Members’ preview of The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)
Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Special Storytime: Dr. Lee Francis IV
Join Dr. Lee Francis IV (Pueblo of Laguna) for a reading I Am A Pueblo Indian Girl (1939), one of the earliest Native children’s books authored by his great aunt, Louise Abeita.
Indigenous Community Forum
Members of the Indigenous community are invited for an evening of connection, sharing, and learning about The Carle’s 2027 exhibition celebrating Indigenous picture book artists.
Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras Solo & Ensemble Festival
Join youth of all ages to hear amazing works from Mozart to Shostakovich!
Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning
Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.
Special Storytime: K. L. Going & Fiona Lee
A joyful ode to moms, their babies, and all the other family members who love them.
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.
The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Barbara McClintock
Award-winning artist Barbara McClintock will present the 13th annual BERL Lecture.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.