Visitors posing for group photo with Captain Underpants and Dog Man at an event..

Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

Fri

Mar

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Tue

Mar

Online, Workshops

Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning (2 sessions)

(Two sessions) Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.

Sat

Mar

Illustration of paper bag princess standing up to snorting dragon.

For Families

Paper Bag Princess Day

Enjoy this special storytime featuring Robert Munsch’s classic The Paper Bag Princess.

Fri

Mar

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.

Sat

Feb

Illustration of sisters Emma and Belley standing and smiling, surrounded by floating question marks and ice cream cones.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Emma and Belley, Sister Detectives

Join local kid authors and sisters Emma and Belley as they go on a detective adventure!

Fri

Feb

Illustration featuring Hansel and Gretel walking through the woods.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Josh Funk

Join author Josh Funk as he reads from his series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and It’s Not a Fairy Tale.

Thu

Feb

Illustration of man doing yoga in park as a single hair flies off his head.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Cecilia Ruiz

Join author and illustrator Cecilia Ruiz as she shares her new book Mr. Fiorello’s Head.

Wed

Feb

A dog in a yellow raincoat and a large fish hooked on a fishing line are underwater looking at a group of merpups.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels will read her latest picture book, Sea Dog, answer questions, and do a drawing demonstration.

Feb

thru

Artists & Authors, For Families

February School Vacation Week

The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during February School Vacation Week!

Sun

Feb

A soldier in a green uniform walks in the grass alongside other animals, including a horse, cat, dog, eagle, and bird.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Erin McGill

Hear riveting tales of how animal heroes have helped keep troops safe on the front lines.

Sat

Feb

A green frog stands in a natural spotlight surrounded by an assortment of animals, flowers, and mushrooms.

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres

A frog discovers the vital role he’s meant to play in his woodland home in this debut picture book from Mk Smith Despres.

Sat

Feb

Group of students looking at a picture book together.

Talks & Tours

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.

Sat

Feb

Alma and her mother hugging each other, next to the words "I squeeze my mommy/Appachurro a mi mami."

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal

Join award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal as she reads from her joy-filled bilingual board books.

Fri

Feb

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Feb

thru

Child wearing pink Piggie ears and holding Elephant & Piggie book.

For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 7-11 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)

Fri

Feb

For Families