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Past Events
Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Oct
4
Wed
3:30 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
Educators' Night: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Guest speaker Cynthia Leitich Smith presents the 2023 Educators’ Night talk: Celebrating Native Voices & Visions for Young Readers.
Sep
30
Sat
10:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families, Performances
Moon Festival Celebration with Grace Lin
Join us for a day celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, with award-winning author/artist Grace Lin!
Sep
29
Fri
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks
Virtual Classroom Visit: Celebrate the Moon Festival with Grace Lin
Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she shares the customs and traditions—and the stories!—of the Moon Festival (purchase of book required).
Sep
24
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks
Wordless Storytelling with Balint Zsako
Dive deep into wordless storytelling with artist Balint Zsako, the creator of Bunny & Tree.
Sep
21
Thu
11:00 am
Talks
Explore the BERL
Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.
Sep
18
Mon
6:30 pm
Online, Workshops
Wordless Picture Books (2 sessions)
(Workshop is full) Explore how wordless picture books invite readers to look closely, think critically, and engage in collaborative storytelling.
Sep
17
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Dashka Slater
Join Dashka Slater as she reads from her book Wild Blue, about a young girl’s courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle.
Sep
16
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances
Happier Family Comedy Show
Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Sep
16
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.
Sep
15
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Sep
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Open Book, Open Play
(Program cancelled) Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Sep
3
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid
Author Vicki Johnson and illustrator Gillian Reid share their new book, Molly’s Tuxedo!
Sep
1
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by the classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
Aug
30
thru
Oct
8
All Day
For Families
Everyday Art Project: Reuse, Attach, Build! Habitat Edition
Create a sculpture out of reused materials!
Aug
26
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.
Aug
19
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances
Happier Family Comedy Show
(Program cancelled) Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Aug
18
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Aug
11
Fri
11:00 am
For Families
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
Aug
10
Thu
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families
Special Storytime: Sarah Jacoby
Jacoby will be reading from her new book, Doris, a whimsical and emotionally resonant tale about finding the courage to be yourself.