Past Events
Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Nov
22
thru
Dec
31
All Day
For Families
Everyday Art Project: Animals Abound!
Create an animal collage using reused collage papers!
Nov
19
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks, Workshops
Family Portrait Workshop with Hanoch Piven
Join Israeli artist Hanoch Piven as he guides guests in creating self-portraits using everyday materials.
Nov
18
Sat
12:30 pm
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.
Nov
18
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Sydney Smith
In Do You Remember? Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change.
Nov
17
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English
Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Spanish and English.
Nov
16
Thu
11:00 am
Talks
Explore the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL)
Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.
Nov
14
Tue
6:00 pm
Online, Workshops
Exploring Materials: Mark-Making
In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.
Nov
12
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
Telling Tales & Painting Pictures: Writing and Illustrating Jewish Children's Books
Hear from a panel of authors as they discuss the joys (and challenges) of creating children’s books exploring Jewish culture and traditions.
Nov
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Nov
4
Sat
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
To New Heights! Fundraiser for The Carle
Honor Alix Kennedy for 15 years of extraordinary leadership.
Nov
4
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Katie Yamasaki
Join author/artist Katie Yamasaki as she reads from her book, Everything Naomi Loved, co-written with Ian Lendler.
Nov
3
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by Peter Sís’ Fire Truck.
Oct
27
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Bilingual Storytime: Portuguese & English
Join us for this interactive bilingual storytime in Portuguese and English.
Oct
27
Fri
10:15 am
For Families
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Oct
26
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Online
Behind the Shadow Screen with David Hyde Costello
Watch the family-friendly shadow puppet re-interpretation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, with creator David Hyde Costello!
Oct
24
Tue
6:00 pm
Online, Workshops
Exploring Materials: Paper
Explore the creative and sustainable art-making possibilities of paper!
Oct
21
Sat
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families, Talks
Special Storytime and Book Launch with Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock
Author Michelle Markel and illustrator Barbara McClintock talk about their new picture book bio about Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture books for children.
Oct
21
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.
Oct
20
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!