Events

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Learn more about special events, exhibitions, and things happening behind-the-scenes!

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

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.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

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.

Special Events

Artists & Authors
Talks & Tours

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A special Members’ preview of Cooking with Eric Carle.

Artists & Authors
Workshops

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Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

All Events

Sat
Oct
25
Fri
Oct
31
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

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

Special Storytime: Jason Chin

Caldecott and Sibert Medalist Jason Chin will read his new book Hurricane, which charts the thrilling saga of an island community’s brush with a category three hurricane, and the cutting-edge science that helps them prepare.

Thu
Nov
6
Fri
Nov
7
Thu
Nov
13
3:30 - 6:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • Talks & Tours

Educators' Night: Grace Lin

Lin’s 2025 Ed Night presentation is an updated version of her TEDx talk, “The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf.”

Fri
Nov
14
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
Nov
20
11am - 12pm
  • Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Fri
Nov
21
Sat
Nov
22
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Megan Litwin

As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items—squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes.

Fri
Dec
5
Sat
Dec
6
Thu
Dec
11
Thu
Jan
15
Thu
Mar
12
Sun
Mar
29
Fri
Apr
10
Tue
May
19
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.