Programs & Events

Search the calendar below for special upcoming programs and events, or see past events.

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.

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

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.

Special Events

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Celebrate autumn as Kari Percival shares her new book Fall Day All Day.

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 As part of The Carle After Dark series, come experiment with the power of color through activities and art making!

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Enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!

All Events

Fri
Sep
18
Fri
Sep
25
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Sep
26
Thu
Oct
1
Fri
Oct
2
Sat
Oct
3
Fri
Oct
9
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
Oct
10
10:15 - 10:45am
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

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

11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Lauren Stohler

Join author-artist Lauren Stohler for a very silly reading of her new book The Crown: an Epic Tale of Fools, Fate, and Fish Butts! Then you’ll use your voting powers to decide what to do next: Will we have fun with a draw-along? Or decorate our own ballot box? The will of the people will prevail!

Fri
Oct
16
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
10am - 4pm
  • For Families

Halloween BOO-k Bash

Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!

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!

2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Shawn Harris

Join Caldecott Honoreee Shawn Harris for a reading of his new book Duel! An art demo and book signing will follow the storytime.

Sun
Oct
18
Wed
Oct
21
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.

Fri
Oct
23
Sat
Oct
24