Past Events

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!

Author Jonathan Stutzman shares his charming new book about a little mouse with a special house and an ever-expanding heart.

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

Onsite program is full. Kwame Alexander’s talk for Educators’ Night will be livestreamed through Facebook Live, but not recorded.

Enjoy a storytime and art project with award-winning author/artist Micha Archer!

Join us for creative movement inspired by A Story About Afiya, written by James Berry and illustrated by Anna Cunha. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Registration is full. (Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, True You, a celebratory and informative look at kids and their wide-ranging gender identities.

The Carle’s biggest annual event, this benefit gala celebrates individuals and organizations making lasting contributions in the field. A silent auction features art from today’s foremost picture book illustrators. Join us for an evening of excitement, glamour, and inspiration!

Join Tapioca Stories illustrators for live drawing games that are fun for the whole family!

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

Join Tapioca Stories’ authors and illustrators for a conversation about Latin American picture books.

Share joyful suprises with friends and family by creating pop-ups and lift flaps. 

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!

A Zoom tour of Finding Nura: Rediscovering an American Modernist from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection with the Grolier Club. 

Listen to Aaron Becker read from his new book, One Sky, then experiment with light and color to create translucent artwork!

Join us for creative movement inspired by Marjorie Priceman’s How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Join Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson for a storytime and talk about their cross-country “Busload of Books” tour. And get a peak of their tiny home school bus!

Join us for this gentle, joyful introduction to creative movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

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