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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
View of Bobbie's Meadow
Sep
14
Thu
1:00 pm
Talks

Tour of Bobbie's Meadow

Join us for an afternoon tour of Bobbie’s Meadow!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Sep
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

(Program cancelled) Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Molly jumps out of bed and runs across her room with a big smile and arms raised.
Sep
3
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid

Author Vicki Johnson and illustrator Gillian Reid share their new book, Molly’s Tuxedo!
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Sep
1
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by the classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

A large bin filled with a variety of cardboard and paper materials that have been previously used in art projects.
Aug
30
thru
Oct
8
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Reuse, Attach, Build! Habitat Edition

Create a sculpture out of reused materials!
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
Aug
26
Sat
11:30 am
For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Aug
19
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(Program cancelled) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Detail of braille book
Aug
18
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Aug
11
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Doris the horse sits, while other horses dance nearby, with trees in the background.
Aug
10
Thu
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Sarah Jacoby

Jacoby will be reading from her new book, Doris, a whimsical and emotionally resonant tale about finding the courage to be yourself.
Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.
Aug
4
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Deborah Marcero’s In a Jar.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Aug
3
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.
Detail of braille book
Jul
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Popsicle sticks laying on top of colorful collage papers.
Jul
19
thru
Aug
27
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Horses in Motion

Create an artwork that moves inspired by horses!
books spread across table
Jul
17
Mon
7:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Open Book, Open Play: Engaging Toddlers and Preschoolers in Storytime (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full.) Discover strategies for engaging very young children in book sharing and imaginative play.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Jul
15
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

(CANCELLED) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Child and dog walking through trees, with mushrooms on the ground in front of them.
Jul
15
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Melany Kahn

This special storytime includes an interactive mushroom ID session to learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Jul
14
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Chihiro Art Museum Azumino
Jul
11
Tue
7:00 pm
Online, Talks

Museum Show & Tell with Chihiro Art Museum

Join us for a special virtual “show and tell” with Chihiro Art Museum Curators Michiko Matsukata (Tokyo) and Eriko Tanabe (Azumino).

Two people under gazebo playing singing and playing instruments to a crowd.
Jul
8
Sat
11:00 am
For Families, Performances

Family Fun Concert with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!