Past Events

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

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Mar
30
Sat
11:30 am
Talks

Curator Tour

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

Mar
27
Wed
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

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.

Mar
24
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kevin McCloskey

Is it a worm? Is it a snake? No! It’s a caterpillar …

Mar
24
Sun
1:00 pm
Talks

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.

Mar
24
Sun
12:00 pm
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Mar
24
Sun
10:30 am
For Families

Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Mar
24
Sun
All Day
Online

Bookshop Sale

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!

Mar
24
Sun
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Caterpillar Picnic

Explore die cuts while creating a feast of delicious treats for the caterpillar to munch through!

Mar
23
Sat
10:30 am
For Families, Talks

Family Tour

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

Mar
21
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.

Mar
16
Sat
10:30 am
Talks

Curator Tour

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

Mar
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!

Mar
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Mar
5
Tue
7:00 pm
Online, Workshops

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.

Mar
2
Sat
11:00 am
For Families

Paper Bag Princess Day

Enjoy this special storytime featuring Robert Munsch’s classic The Paper Bag Princess.

Mar
1
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by I Got the Rhythm.

Feb
28
thru
Mar
31
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: A is for Alphabet!

Explore making your own alphabet using simple shapes and printmaking techniques!

Feb
24
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Emma and Belley, Sister Detectives

Join local kid authors and sisters Emma and Belley as they go on a detective adventure!

Feb
23
Fri
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Josh Funk

Join author Josh Funk as he reads from his series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and It’s Not a Fairy Tale.

Feb
22
Thu
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Cecilia Ruiz

Join author and illustrator Cecilia Ruiz as she shares her new book Mr. Fiorello’s Head.