Programs & Events

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

Paddington tipping his hat while holding a suitcase.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Members' Meet and Greet: R.W. Alley


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Members are invited to meet author and illustrator R. W. Alley before he shares the newest book!

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.

All Events

Thu
Jun
4
Fri
Jun
5
Sat
Jun
6
illustration of animals in a town
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: R.W. Alley

Join author R. W. Alley as he shares the newest book in the “Breezy Valley at Work” series, Construction Crews Build Big! 

Fri
Jun
12
Sat
Jun
13
Illustration of a child playing in a cardboard box
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Vicki Johnson

Join us to celebrate Mac Wears a Hat, a new story from the creators of Molly’s Tuxedo, written by Vicki Johnson and illustrated by Gillian Reid.

Sun
Jun
14
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
Jun
18
Sat
Jun
20
Fri
Jun
26
BenAnna Band Promo Shot
10:30 - 11am
  • For Families
  • Performances

Family Jam with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
Jun
27
Thu
Jul
2
Fri
Jul
3
Thu
Jul
9
Fri
Jul
10
Sat
Jul
11
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
Jul
16
Fri
Jul
17
Sat
Jul
18
Katie the Catsitter #5 cover image
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Colleen AF Venable

Join us for a Katie the Catsitter #5: Villain Con release party! Colleen will read from her new book and do an audience Q&A.