Events

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An adult and child making a collage in the Art Studio

Visitors of any age are welcome to try their hand at creating an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition!

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Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of new and classic picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

Group of children looking and pointing at book held by adult.

Storytime

Move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. (Wednesdays - Fridays at 11:00 am; Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm.) Led by staff trained in the Whole Book Approach.

Special Events

Two dogs in rain gear on a fishing boat with birds flying in the background.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels


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If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course.

Hands outstretched holding fossils, against a table covered in more fossils.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple


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Meet us at the Beneski Museum of Natural History for storytime…and fossils!

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Sep
13
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Sep
19
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.

Illustration of girl walking dog.
Sep
24
Tue
7:00 pm
Online
Workshops

Virtual Educator Workshop

Join us for a virtual educator workshop focusing on metafiction in picture books.

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Sep
27
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Illustration of child painting himself into canvas like mirror.
Oct
5
Sat
9:30 am
Talks
Workshops

Educator Workshop

Join us for an educator workshop focusing on metafiction in picture books.

Illustration of abstract shapes and people.
Oct
9
Wed
3:30 pm
Artists & Authors
Talks

Educators' Night: Roger Mello

Guest speaker Roger Mello presents the 2024 Educators’ Night talk.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Oct
11
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
Oct
25
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Movie poster showing a man with glasses and a dog that reads "Dudunya: The Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky."
Nov
3
Sun
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors

Film: Dudunya, the Art & Many Hats of Vladimir Radunsky

A documentary tribute to the extraordinary artist and children’s book author Vladimir Radunsky.

Two seated adults smiling while applying watercolor to upright papers.
Nov
5
Tue
9:00 am
Workshops

Educator Workshop: Day of Play

Join educators for a full-day workshop celebrating play and its importance in children’s learning.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Nov
8
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Collage illustration of Marcelo character chasing after horse and carriage.
Nov
9
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow

Join us for a bilingual reading of this beloved Brazilian picture book.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Nov
14
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.

Illustration of Myrlie Evers-Williams speaking at podium.
Nov
16
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families
Talks

Special Storytime: Nadia Salomon & London Ladd

Join Nadia Salomon and London Ladd as they share A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection
Jan
16
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

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.