Past Events
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Cover to Cover: Reimagining Familiar Stories with Different Faces
Horn Book Magazine cover artist Kristen Joy Emack discusses her photo series centering a diverse group of teens in fairy tales.
Special Storytime: Kevin McCloskey
Is it a worm? Is it a snake? No! It’s a caterpillar …
Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program
(Cancelled) 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.
Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!
Everyday Art Project: Caterpillar Picnic
Explore die cuts while creating a feast of delicious treats for the caterpillar to munch through!
Family Tour
Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.
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.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning (2 sessions)
(Two sessions) Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.
Paper Bag Princess Day
Enjoy this special storytime featuring Robert Munsch’s classic The Paper Bag Princess.
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.
Everyday Art Project: A is for Alphabet!
Explore making your own alphabet using simple shapes and printmaking techniques!