Past Events

Explore a kaleidoscope of colors beyond the rainbow in this celebratory and empowering book by Drag Story Hour storyteller Lil Miss Hot Mess!

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

This virtual program welcomes members of the Indigenous community to learn about The Carle’s 2027 exhibition celebrating Indigenous picture book artists.

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

Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with special performances by the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts!

This workshop has been canceled.

A new picture book about family, fishing, and the passing down of traditions.

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

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

Enjoy an evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy, comes this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things. 

The Carle is closed for the Fourth of July holiday.

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

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

Curious, Boy follows the mysterious bird Blue on a day’s worth of adventure, play, and exploring the nooks and crannies of their coastal home. 

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

The Carle is closed in commemoration of Juneteenth.

Come to a live recording of the Book Friends Forever Podcast with Grace Lin and Alvina Ling. Don’t forget to bring your questions!

(Program cancelled). Join our special guest Stephanie Seales, author of My Daddy is a Cowboy, which recently won a Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.