Past Events

Enjoy this special bilingual storytime in English and Portuguese.

Join illustrator, Amber Akin, for a reading of her debut graphic novel, Penny and the Yeti and a fantastical drawing activity!

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with The Carle Bookshop Saturday, April 25th with up to 30% off all book purchases in-store and online. 

Enjoy a reading of Phoebe Wahl’s Backyard Fairies and create your own magical fairy house.

Melissa Sweet will read from Goldfinches by Mary Oliver and give a drawing demo, inviting attendees to draw birds and create their own field guides.

Readers of all ages will be able to relate to Robin’s curiosity and love of sticks…who doesn’t love a good stick?!

Celebrate the vital role of research, creativity, and scholarship in children’s literature.

Celebrate Esmé Shapiro’s new picture book Ruthie.

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

This event has been canceled.

This program is full.

Join Katrina Goldsaito for the interactive debut of her new book When Cherry Blossoms Fall, featuring Taiko drummers and dancing.

Tiffany Jewell will moderate a panel discussion book bans and challenges, prompted by Andrew Laties’ newest work You’re Telling My Kids They Can’t Read This Book?. Panelists include Waleska Santiago-Centeno, Alex Gino, and Hannah Moushabeck.

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

As part of The Carle After Dark enjoy live music, make your own fairy house, and more!

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at The Carle!

Start your day in the most delightful way: with a warm, delicious pancake breakfast before Very Hungry Caterpillar Day opens to the public. Become a member today!

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Join collage artist Selina Alko as she shared her newest book Otherwise Known as Judy the Great, a poetic picture book tribute to the one and only Judy Blume.

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