Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

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Aug
7
thru
Sep
15
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Word Blender

Play with words to create your own illustration!

Aug
3
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Elisha Cooper

Caldecott Honor Winner Elisha Cooper shares his new book about a big dog with a lot of little dreams.

Aug
2
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Aug
2
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Jul
30
Tue
10:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple

Meet us at the Beneski Museum of Natural History for storytime…and fossils!

Jul
27
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course.

Jul
26
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Jul
25
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

2024 Mary Nagel Sweetser Lecture: Roger Mello

Join us as award-winning author/artist Roger Mello presents Simmons University’s 2024 Mary Nagel Sweetser Lecture.

Jul
19
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Literacy Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Jul
19
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Jul
18
Thu
5:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Summer Nights at The Carle

Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with art, music, dancing, and food!

Jul
18
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.

Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (2 sessions)

Learn how to select picture books that reflect the lives and identities of all readers, and discover tools for building a more inclusive book collection.

Jul
13
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.

Jul
13
Sat
10:00 am
Talks

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.

Jul
12
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Jul
12
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Jul
7
Sun
2:00 pm
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Portuguese & English

Join us for a read-aloud of Roger Mello’s Joāo by a Thread in Portuguese and English.

Jul
6
Sat
1:00 pm
For Families, Performances

The Gottabees Presents: Don't Make Me Get Dressed

A gloriously silly and inventive ode to the feelings we have when we choose our clothes…

Jul
5
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.