Past Events

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

(SOLD OUT) Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Dr. Laura Briggs and her son, Jackson, talk about the impact of William’s Doll on their family.

Join Juana Martinez-Neal while she shares her new picture book biography about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, “the godfather of potatoes.”

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

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

Eric Carle’s books come to life on stage at the UMass Fine Arts Center.

A special tour just for Museum Members!

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

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!

Join local award-winning author Richard Michelson and former state Senator Eric Lesser at the launch storytime event for Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder.

Join pianist Joshua Sitron and musical theater star Myka Plunkett for an evening of food, drink, singing and dancing, and 1970s style!

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

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

Hear from Black women authors that push back against negative beliefs, counter negative stereotypes, and represent the beauty, joy, magic, and diversity of Black girls and their families.

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones.