Programs & Events

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

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

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by picture books.

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Celebrate autumn as Kari Percival shares her new book Fall Day All Day.

Come experiment with the power of color through activities and art making! 

Explore the exhibition through a curator’s lens.

Come celebrate the with us! Plus, enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!

Join author-artist Lauren Stohler for a very silly reading of her new book The Crown: an Epic Tale of Fools, Fate, and Fish Butts! Then you’ll use your voting powers to decide what to do next: Will we have fun with a draw-along? Or decorate our own ballot box? The will of the people will prevail!

Join author Carrie Anne Vanderhoop as she shares her book Wôpanâak Seasons.

Join author-illustrator E. B. Goodale as she celebrates the release of her latest book, Robin and the Moon!

Celebrate the spooky season with author-illustrator, Christy Mandin, who will read from her new book, Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever!

The Roccos read and discuss A Book for Everyone.

Author/illustrator Grace Lin will use her new picture book The Little Stone Buddha to show how she uses real life in her books.

Join author Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) for a reading and discussion about the family ties, inspiration, and intergenerational collaboration behind her book Grandmother Moon.

The Carle is pleased to welcome Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Dr. Catherine A. Sanderson as the 2026 Educators’ Night guest speakers.

Join author/illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she reads her latest picture book, the long-awaited Hector Fox and the Snowy Surprise, answers questions, and does a drawing demonstration.