Programs & Events

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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition.

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Film Screenings

Watch short films in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

Come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

Child sitting in chair showing picture book to reading buddy dog.
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Reading Buddies

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Practice reading out loud to a really good listener…a Bright Spot therapy dog!

Cover for "Off The Wall: Making Stuff Together"
Event

Special Storytime: Molly Idle and Juana Martinez Neal

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Meet acclaimed Caldecott Honor-winning children’s book author-illustrators and close friends, Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal, who frequently collaborate!

Illustration from Wôpanâak Seasons featuring a child looking up at hawk in sky
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Special Storytime with Carrie Anne Vanderhoop: Sharing Gratitude for the Seasons

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Join author Carrie Anne Vanderhoop as she shares her book Wôpanâak Seasons.

All Events

Fri
Aug
14
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
Aug
20
Fri
Aug
21
Sun
Aug
23
Child sitting in chair showing picture book to reading buddy dog.
2:30 - 3:30pm
  • For Families

Reading Buddies

Practice reading out loud to a really good listener…a Bright Spot therapy dog!

Thu
Aug
27
Fri
Aug
28
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Aug
29
Fri
Sep
4
Fri
Sep
11
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
Sep
12
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
10:15 - 10:45am
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by picture books.

Fri
Sep
25
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Sep
26
Sat
Oct
10
Fri
Oct
16
Spread from Robin and the Moon
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: E.B. Goodale

Join author-illustrator E. B. Goodale as she celebrates the release of her latest book, Robin and the Moon!

Sat
Oct
17
Cover image for Millie Fleur's Worst Day Ever
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Christy Mandin

Celebrate the spooky season with author-illustrator, Christy Mandin, who will read from her new book, Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever!

Sun
Oct
18
Wed
Oct
21
Little Stone Buddha cover
1 - 1:45pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • Online
  • Talks & Tours

Virtual Classroom Visit with Grace Lin

Author/illustrator Grace Lin will use her new picture book The Little Stone Buddha to show how she uses real life in her books.