Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Sat
Dec
10
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Corinne Demas

Listen to author Corinne Demas read her new book The Perfect Tree, then imagine and create your own perfect tree!
Fri
Dec
9
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Wed
Dec
7
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Fri
Dec
2
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by inspired by Philip and Erin Stead’s Bear Has a Story to Tell. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Nov
25
thru
27
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 35% off store-wide!
Wed
Nov
23
For Families

Moomin Storytime

Join us as we celebrate the Moomins books by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson!
Sat
Nov
19
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!
Sat
Nov
12
For Families, Performances

Family Music Concert With Tom Knight and In the Nick of Time!

Join us for a rocking good time for all, BIG and small! Beloved Pioneer Valley musicians Tom Knight and In The Nick of Time are celebrating the release of new music.
Sat
Nov
12
Artists & Authors, For Families

Book Signing with Philip C. and Erin E. Stead

Meet Erin E. and Philip C. Stead at The Carle, and get a signed copy of their new book!
Sat
Nov
12
For Families, Performances

Family Music Concert with Tom Knight and In the Nick of Time!

Join us for a rocking good time for all, BIG and small! Beloved Pioneer Valley musicians Tom Knight and In The Nick of Time are celebrating the release of new music.
Fri
Nov
11
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Mon
Nov
7
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.
Sun
Nov
6
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Danielle Greendeer

Join us for a special storytime that retells the Thanksgiving story for a more inclusive America, and honors the Native peoples who made it possible.
Fri
Nov
4
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by Kathleen and Michael Hague’s Goodnight Fairies. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Wed
Nov
2
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Fri
Oct
28
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Thu
Oct
27
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Celebrating Collage: A Conversation

Celebrating Collage exhibition artists Micha Archer, Ekua Holmes, Oge Mora, Melissa Sweet, and Ed Young share their love of collage.
Sun
Oct
23
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Megan Dowd Lambert

Join us for the Every Day with April & Mae series launch with author Megan Dowd Lambert!
Fri
Oct
21
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Sat
Oct
15
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!