Past Events

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

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May
24
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

May
22
thru
Jun
23
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: The Space Between

May 22 - June 23

Create a tunnel book to explore the space between the pages of your own unique story!

May
17
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Chief Curator Ellen Keiter for a tour of the galleries.

May
17
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

May
12
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Nicholas Day

What does nothing sound like?

May
11
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Deborah Freedman

Partly cloudy with a chance of imagination!

May
11
Sat
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

Artists at Play

Artists will discuss their work on view in the special exhibition Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art

May
11
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: E.B. Goodale

Exploring the present moment through stories!

May
10
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

May
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

May
9
Thu
5:30 pm
Artists & Authors

Film: Story & Pictures By

A documentary about the power and reach of children’s picture books.

May
9
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

Explore the BERL

(Program is full) Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

May
5
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Bob Shea

Bob Shea reads from his new book, Oh, Are You Awake?, a book that is sure to delight young readers—and their caregivers—whether at naptime, bedtime, or anytime!

May
3
Fri
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

Members' Evening Preview—Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art

Private Member preview of new exhibition!

May
3
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

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

Apr
28
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Cece Bell's Musical Power Hour

Cece Bell will discuss her new book, Animal Albums from A to Z! Drawing, music, dancing, music videos—we will have so much fun!

Apr
27
Sat
11:30 am
Talks

Curator Tour

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

Apr
27
Sat
9:00 am
For Families, Talks

Kestrels Close Up: Nest Box Project Talk & Walk

Learn about about kestrels and the Kestrel Nest Box Project.

Apr
26
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Apr
20
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mara Rockliff

Learn about Sister Corita Kent, the “pop art nun” who made signs with messages of love, hope, peace, and justice.