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

Adult and child dancing near live band.
Event

Sunset Thursdays

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As part of Summer at The Carle enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

illustration of birds in water
Event

Special Storytime: Audrey Helen Weber

Join us for storytime to read and celebrate Audrey Helen Weber’s new picture book The Birds in the Boat.

Picture of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Event

Free Admission Day at The Carle

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Join us for a free day at The Carle, thanks to The Highland Street Foundation!

All Events

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.

Sat
Aug
1
Wed
Aug
5
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.

Wed
Aug
12
Thu
Aug
13
Illustration of many students and a teacher on a special rug
2:30 - 3pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Sophie Blackall

Join us as Caldecott Medalist author Blackall reads from her new book Story Rug. Illustrator Phoebe Wahl will join the event via Zoom to chat about working with Sophie and making art for the book.

Fri
Aug
14
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
Aug
20
Fri
Aug
21
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.