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Spring Week
(10 am - 4 pm) A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!
Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple
An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer.
Special Storytime: Raúl Colón
A personal and heartfelt portrait of displacement and looking for connection. ~ Booklist
Special Storytime: Ilan Stavans
A boy and his Abuela are making bourekas, and Abuela is using words from the Ladino language that the boy is eager to learn.
Virtual Classroom Visit with Grace Lin
Elementary classrooms (grades 3-6) will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin as she talks about her new book,The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, a gorgeously illustrated adventure story about duty, love, and balance (pre-order/purchase of book required).
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.
Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson
Join mother/daughter team Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.
Special Storytime: Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton
Get ready for an interactive storytime and doodletime with Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton!
Exploring Materials: Paper
Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper.
Open Book, Open Play
Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.
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.
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Little Books, Big Feelings: Picture Books and Social Emotional Learning
Explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations.
Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras Solo & Ensemble Festival
Join youth of all ages to hear amazing works from Mozart to Shostakovich!
Word Play with The Center Dance Studio
Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.