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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Aug
12
A hand presses a painted stamp onto a piece of dyed paper, creating a pattern inspired by batik.
For Families

Exploring Batik Cap Stamping

Experience the beauty, symbolism, and cultural history of batik motifs in this special art studio project. 
Fri
Aug
5
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Sat
Jul
30
Book cover showing a man with a red jacket and arms wide, surrounded by people looking at him
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime with Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis

Join us for an original adaptation of a Middle Eastern folktale exploring values of kindness, generosity, acceptance, and more!

Fri
Jul
29
Smiling child sits inside tunnel of rainbow colors.
For Families

Garden of Verses with The Center Dance Studio

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

Mon
Jul
18
tray filled with multi-colored paper scraps
Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper.
Sun
Jul
17
Book cover showing many faces of youth and the title, "If You're A Kid Like Gavin."
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kyle Lukoff

Join Kyle Lukoff as he shares his new picture book, a powerful memoir of transgender activist Gavin Grimm.
Fri
Jul
15
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Thu
Jul
14
Children and adults doing yoga poses on red mats in the museum's meadow.
For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow. Space is limited.
Sat
Jul
9
Several clothed animals, including a fox, squirrel, rabbit, and mice, stand in a room with stone walls and long green that stores dressers, trunks, candlesticks, and framed pictures on the floor.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

Join author/illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she reads from her latest picture book, Hector Fox and the Raven’s Revenge, the second adventure in the Hector Fox series.
Sat
Jul
2
Child is reading a book with the title "The Adventures of Robo-Kid"
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Diane deGroat

Join us for a special story reading about being a super hero!
Fri
Jul
1
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Sat
Jun
25
A family sits in the Art Studio making collage art creations.
Artists & Authors, For Families, Performances, Talks & Tours

Collage Day at The Carle

Join us for storytimes, artist talks, and book signings for the opening of Celebrating Collage: A 20th Anniversary Exhibition.
Fri
Jun
24
Smiling child sits inside tunnel of rainbow colors.
For Families

Garden of Verses with The Center Dance Studio

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

Sun
Jun
19
A photograph of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with its sign in the front.

Museum Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

The Carle is closed in commemoration of Juneteenth.
Sat
Jun
18
Children and adults doing yoga poses on red mats in the museum's meadow.
For Families

Yoga for Kids!

(Program is FULL) Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow. Space is limited.
Fri
Jun
17
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Fri
Jun
3
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Fri
May
27
Child sitting and painting a large star.
For Families

Eric Carle Bilingual Storytime: Mandarin & English

Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Mandarin and English.
Sat
May
21
Cover of the picture book, Mimic Makers, showing scientists looking at different things, including leaves, a whale, and a speed train.
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kristen Nordstrom

Join us for a special storytime that profiles scientists and engineers that have investigated nature, made a fascinating discovery, and applied their findings to an invention that helps people and our planet.
Fri
May
20
Detail of braille book
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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