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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Sat
Jan
20
Seven photographs, each one of a child looking at the camera and smiling. The words on the spread say, "Kids from all over the world have to leave their homes and countries."
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner

Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, Finding Home: Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary.

Fri
Jan
19
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu
Jan
18
Graphic for Cover to Cover program, showing green background and Jarrett J. Krocoszka and Jack Wong book covers.
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Cover to Cover, with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Wong

Two Horn Book Magazine cover artists and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners help celebrate the publication’s hundredth year.

Fri
Jan
12
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.

Sat
Dec
30
Marionette puppet of a man in a suit and hat next to a microscope and camera.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Performances

PuppetKabob Presents The Snowflake Man

This award-winning puppet show from PuppetKabob is inspired by Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted world attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.

Sat
Dec
16
Illustration of a yellow octopus.
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

In Conversation: Seymour Chwast and Leonard S. Marcus

Learn more about Seymour Chwast’s illustrious career in both graphic design and children’s books.

Thu
Dec
14
10 rubber ducks swim in reeds alongside real mother duck.
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.

Sat
Dec
9
Illustration of horse in bed dreaming.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse.

Sat
Dec
9
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.
Fri
Dec
8
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.

Wed
Dec
6
Illustration of horses on cobblestone road
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Horse Tales: A Conversation

Horse Tales exhibition artists Gianna Marino, Ruth Sanderson, and Jennifer Thermes share their love of horses.

Fri
Dec
1
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.

Sun
Nov
26
Four children outside playing with dreidels.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans

Join us for a special storytime that brings together the Jewish and Latin American holiday traditions.

Sat
Nov
25
Infants in a hospital nursery, with one baby holding a guitar and wailing loudly, with music notes surrounding them.
Artists & Authors

Special Storytime: Jason Perkins

Are you ready to rock? Join local author Jason Perkins as he shares his debut picture book, Rock Stars Don’t Nap!

Sat
Nov
25
Assortment of photos showing The Rainbow Players performers.
For Families, Performances

Habitat Habitat: From the Animal's Point of View

Join The Rainbow Players and learn fun new songs and ways to help the animals!

Nov
24
thru
26
A variety of children's books, art supplies, tote bag and socks arranged on a table.
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!
Sun
Nov
19
Mixed-Media art showing Noah on the ark surrounded by animals, with a dove flying towards him.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks & Tours, Workshops

Family Portrait Workshop with Hanoch Piven

Join Israeli artist Hanoch Piven as he guides guests in creating self-portraits using everyday materials.
Sat
Nov
18
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
Nov
18
Car interior showing hand on steering wheel and teddy bear against dashboard. Rearview mirrow shows a child in the backseat. Looking out the widsheild on a snowy day.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sydney Smith

In Do You Remember? Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change.
Fri
Nov
17
Illustration from The Tiny Seed, in which seeds float over snowy mountain peaks.
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Spanish and English.