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- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
- For Families
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate
Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Beth Krommes
Meet Caldecott Award-winning artist Beth Krommes as she reads her newest book, Where the Deer Slip Through.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Lauren Stohler
Join Lauren Stohler for a storytime and live art draw!
- For Families
- Performances
Sunset Thursdays
Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with music by The Wolf Pit Collective!
- For Families
Yoga for Kids!
Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason
In Grandmother Moon, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) introduces readers to an honored figure important in the traditions of many Eastern Woodlands tribes.
- Artists & Authors
- Online
- Talks & Tours
Reading Picture Books with Children: A 10th Anniversary Author Talk with Megan Dowd Lambert
Join former Carle educator Megan Dowd Lambert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her book about the Whole Book Approach storytime model.
- Talks & Tours
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.
- Artists & Authors
- Talks & Tours
Celebrating a Decade of Reading Picture Books with Children with Author Megan Dowd Lambert
Join former Carle educator Megan Dowd Lambert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her book about the Whole Book Approach storytime model.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
A Whole Book Approach Storytime with Author Megan Dowd Lambert
See how words and pictures work together in the picture book form.
- Artists & Authors
- Workshops
Back to Basics: Storytelling with Cut Loose Collage Workshops
Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels
Join beloved author-illustrator Astrid Sheckels for the launch of her new book Flora and the Jazzers!
- Online
- Workshops
Whole Book Approach (2 sessions)
(Two sessions) Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.
- For Families
Halloween BOO-k Bash
Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!
- Artists & Authors
- For Families
Special Storytime: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
It’s time to trick-or-treat! It’s Halloween, and Keyana can’t wait to have some fun!
- Online
- Talks & Tours
The Endies! Endpaper Awards with Travis Jonker
Join us for an evening celebrating the year’s best endpapers!