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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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Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!


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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.

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Workshops

Exploring Indigenous Stories in Picture Books


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Learn how to select and share picture books that celebrate Indigenous identities and cultures.

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Fri
Jun
26
BenAnna Band Promo Shot
10:30 - 11am
  • For Families
  • Performances

Family Jam with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

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

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Jun
27
Sat
Jul
11
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
Jul
17
Sun
Jul
19
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!

Sat
Aug
8
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.

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!

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.

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.