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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

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

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You’re invited to 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

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Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

A Feast for the Senses: Kick Up Your Heels at Our Hoedown!


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Grab your dancing shoes for an evening of square dancing, pie and fun as part of The Carle After Dark First Thursdays!

All Events

Thu
Dec
11
Sat
Dec
13
people decorating a room with a banner that says "Fall Thoughts"
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Please note that this event has been rescheduled. It will now be held on December 13. Join us for a reading a drawing demo featuring Audrey Helen Weber’s new book Year Round. 

Thu
Jan
8
image of bed with boy looking under the bed at the mice below and dog peering down at the boy
4 - 8pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families
  • Performances

Winter Warmer: Slumber Party!

Dress up in your pajamas for a fun slumber party with storytimes, an indoor “campfire,” and a shadow puppet show!  Yummy hot chocolate, snacks and fun music too!

Thu
Jan
15
Thu
Mar
12
Sun
Mar
29
Fri
Apr
10
Tue
May
19
view of the Museum from Bobbie's Meadow
6 - 8pm
  • Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!

Discover how simple marks can spark big creativity! In this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the power of mark-making as a tool for self-expression, motor skill development, and creative exploration in children.