Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Tue
Mar
1
Online, Workshops

Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (2 sessions)

(Workshop is full) 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.
Feb
24
thru
27
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting during School Vacation Week will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last!
Wed
Feb
23
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Pop-ups

Create your own paper pop-ups!
Tue
Feb
22
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Watercolor Resist Drawings

Create your own watercolor resist drawing using fun techniques!
Mon
Feb
21
For Families, Online, Workshops

Art Break: Zine Making

Create your own zine using only one sheet of paper, scissors, and drawing tools!
Fri
Feb
18
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Thu
Feb
17
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Educators' Night with Raúl Colón

Join us as award-winning illustrator Raúl Colón discusses how daydreaming can support one’s creative process.
Thu
Jan
27
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Virtual Gallery Talk with Caleb Neelon

A virtual tour of The Carle’s special exhibition, I Could Do That! The Picture Book Art of Ed Emberley.
Tue
Jan
25
Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

SOLD OUT Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper.
Tue
Jan
11
Online, Workshops

Wordless Picture Books (2 sessions)

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

Wed
Dec
22
For Families

Walk-in Vaccine Clinic

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Cataldo Ambulance Service, is co-hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for adults and kids.
Sun
Dec
19
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Member Gallery Talk with Caleb Neelon

A special gallery tour just for Museum Members! (Program is full)
Tue
Dec
7
Online, Workshops

Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)

(Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
Sat
Dec
4
Performances

Partner Event at the UMass Fine Arts Center- Acrobuffos: Air Play

UMass - Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall
Sat
Dec
4
For Families

Picture Books from Brazil: Bilingual Storytime

Join us for a day of bilingual storytimes featuring Brazilian picture books in English and Portuguese!

Sat
Dec
4
For Families

Picture Books from Brazil: Bilingual Storytime

Join us for a day of bilingual storytimes featuring Brazilian picture books in English and Portuguese!

Fri
Dec
3
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Join us for creative movement inspired by Molly Idle’s Flora and the Flamingo. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet! 

Thu
Dec
2
Artists & Authors, Online

Why Wordless?

Why would you create a book with no words? Join David Wiesner, guest curator of Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books and exhibition artists as they share their process in creating wordless picture books.
Wed
Dec
1
For Families

Pediatric Vaccine Clinic

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Cataldo Ambulance Service, is co-hosting an evening Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.
Nov
26
thru
28
Online

The Carle Bookshop's Holiday Sale

Up to 30% off store-wide!