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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Thu
Sep
21
Assortment of books from the BERL collection
11am - 12pm
  • Talks & Tours

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.
Mon
Sep
18
Books spread out on table.
6:30 - 8pm
  • Online
  • Workshops

Wordless Picture Books (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full) Explore how wordless picture books invite readers to look closely, think critically, and engage in collaborative storytelling.

Sun
Sep
17
Cover illustration for Wild Blue, showing a child and bicycle between two trees. The shadow of the bike is shown as a horse.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Dashka Slater

Join Dashka Slater as she reads from her book Wild Blue, about a young girl’s courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle.
Sat
Sep
16
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
3 - 4pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
11:30am - 12:30pm
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
Fri
Sep
15
Thu
Sep
14
Fri
Sep
8
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sun
Sep
3
Fri
Sep
1
Sat
Aug
26
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
11:30am - 12:30pm
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
Sat
Aug
19
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
3 - 4pm
  • 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!
Fri
Aug
18
Fri
Aug
11
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
Aug
10
Doris the horse sits, while other horses dance nearby, with trees in the background.
11am - 11:30pm
  • 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.
Fri
Aug
4
Thu
Aug
3
Assortment of books from the BERL collection
11am - 12pm
  • Talks & Tours

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.
Fri
Jul
21
Mon
Jul
17
Sat
Jul
15
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
3 - 4pm
  • 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!