Past Events
Special Storytime: Elisha Cooper
Caldecott Honor Winner Elisha Cooper shares his new book about a big dog with a lot of little dreams.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Meet us at the Beneski Museum of Natural History for storytime…and fossils!
Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels
If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course.
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.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Summer Nights at The Carle
Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with art, music, dancing, and food!
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.
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.
Yoga for Kids!
Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
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.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Bilingual Storytime: Portuguese & English
Join us for a read-aloud of Roger Mello’s Joāo by a Thread in Portuguese and English.
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…