Past Events

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Hear from a panel of authors as they discuss the joys (and challenges) of creating children’s books exploring Jewish culture and traditions.

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

Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Join author/artist Katie Yamasaki as she reads from her book, Everything Naomi Loved, co-written with Ian Lendler.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Peter Sís’ Fire Truck.

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

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

Watch the family-friendly shadow puppet re-interpretation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with creator David Hyde Costello!

Explore the creative and sustainable art-making possibilities of paper!

Author Michelle Markel and illustrator Barbara McClintock talk about their new picture book bio about Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture books for children.

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

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

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

Hear author Nani Brunini discuss her wordless picture book Disagreement.

R.W. Alley will describe his path to creating Firefighters to the Rescue!, a new book set in the town of Breezy Valley, a community of anthropomorphic characters.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Kitten’s First Full Moon.

Guest speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith presents the 2023 Educators’ Night talk: Celebrating Native Voices & Visions for Young Readers.

Join us for a day celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, with award-winning author/artist Grace Lin!