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Programs & Events

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

Daily Happenings

Art Studio

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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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.

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Storytime

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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Event

Special Storytime with Kari Percival

September 26, 2026
2 - 2:45 pm

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

Event

Color Quest 1: The Power of Color

October 1, 2026
4 - 7 pm

As part of The Carle After Dark series, come experiment with the power of color through activities and art making!

Event

Members' Celebration of Eric Carle's Modernist Inspirations

October 3, 2026
5:30 - 8 pm

Enjoy special hors d’oeuvres, and live music!

All Events

Fri

Oct

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.

11 - 11:45am

For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Fri

Nov

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11am - 12pm

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Sun

Nov

Illustration of kids dancing in a classroom

2 - 2:30pm

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres

Join local author and librarian Mk Smith Despres for a storytime featuring their latest books in the First Friends board book series: Bodies and Feelings!

Wed

Nov

illustration of forest animals dressed for winter, gathered at night

11 - 11:30am

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

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.

Fri

Nov