Events

Join Saki Tanaka for a special peek behind the curtains of how her book, Between Words: A Friendship Tale, and its magical pool-dwellers came to be.

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Be the first to see the new exhibition! Plus, enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!

(2nd Show at 1:30 pm)!  Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!)

Explore the exhibition through a curator’s lens, ask your questions, and meet the artists who bring stories to life. Tour, talk, and book signings all in one special event.

(2nd Showing at 3 pm).  Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like training for the paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.

(1st showing at 10:30 am). Let your little ones discover the magic of the big screen with Little Kid Flicks. Whether searching for the perfect pancake or interviewing a crocodile, these shorts are sure to enchant and delight all audiences (but especially our youngest!).

(1st showing at 12 pm).  Big Kid Flicks is full of challenges big and small. With obstacles like training for the paralympics and selling ties across the countryside, this program is full of vibrancy and adventure.

Author-illustrator Maddie Frost will read her newest book, Cats on Cats on Cats! Join us for a storytime, a peek at the making of the art, and an audience draw-along, followed by Q&A. 

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

As part of The Carle After Dark series, strike a pose with the UMass Fashion Organization and step into the spotlight during Through the Lens wearing your “I have Nowhere to Wear” outfit, an evening of photo ops, playful snapshots, and unforgettable karaoke moments with Josh Sitron.

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

In this interactive virtual author visit for elementary school readers, award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin will explain and share the customs of the Lunar New Year and its food (pre-order/purchase of book required)!

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

Celebrate LOVE by sharing stories and making Valentine cards! 

Join acclaimed artist and author Phoebe Wahl as she shares her books at the Carle.

Print, layer, and assemble a series of playful culinary-themed artworks!

Join collage artist Selina Alko as she shared her newest book Otherwise Known as Judy the Great, a poetic picture book tribute to the one and only Judy Blume.

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Enjoy stories about magical creatures and build your own fairy house.