Programs & Events

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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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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.

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Special Events

Cover of bull smelling flowers.
Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

Viva Ferdinand!


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As part of The Carle After Dark join us for live music, and more!

A girl dances with her arms stretched, mirroring the wings of a bird flying above. Community surrounds her as they play music, sing, and dance.
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.

Illustration of animals in field.
Artists & Authors
For Families
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour: The Art of Jerry Pinkney


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Learn more about the exhibition from Isabel Ruiz Cano, Brian Pinkney, and Gloria Jean Pinkney.

All Events

Thu
Jul
23
Thu
Jul
30
Fri
Jul
31
Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Thu
Aug
6
Fri
Aug
7
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.

Thu
Aug
13
Thu
Aug
20
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!

Thu
Aug
27
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.

Sun
Oct
18
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.