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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create art inspired by our current exhibition. 

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Film Screenings

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

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to 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 2:00 pm on Sundays.

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Special Events

bird's eye view of a table showing hands and food
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Patrick Hulse


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Join author Patrick Hulse as he reads At Our Table, a fresh and inclusive look at Thanksgiving.

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

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


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

All Events

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Graphic with pink crochet pattern with the words "Free to Be...Yo
Nov
30
Sat
11:30 am
For Families
Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…

Two children sit atop a tree making flying creatures with paper, glue, and scissors.
Dec
1
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Two Museum guests look at art.
Dec
6
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

illustration of children walking on a farm
Dec
28
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Ruth and Whitney Sanderson

Join Ruth and Whitney Sanderson for an interactive storytime featuring their new board books, Good Morning Farm Animals and Good Night Farm Animals.

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.

A green crayon draws on a piece of paper with red and yellow marks on it.
Jan
28
Tue
6:30 pm
Online
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Three educators sitting and printmaking at a large table in the Art Studio.
Mar
13
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Collagraph Creations

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!

Graphic with pink crochet pattern with the words "Free to Be...Yo
Apr
6
Sun
1:00 pm
For Families
Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…