Events

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Learn more about special events, exhibitions, and things happening behind-the-scenes!

Daily Happenings

child making art

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.

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

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.

Special Events

For Families

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Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Talks & Tours

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Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

All Events

Format is double-digit day/double-digit month/four-digit-year
Fri
Apr
25
For Families

Spring Week

(10 am - 4 pm) A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!

For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Heidi E.Y. Stemple

An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer.

Sat
Apr
26
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Raúl Colón

A personal and heartfelt portrait of displacement and looking for connection. ~ Booklist

Artists & Authors
For Families

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.

Tue
Apr
29
Artists & Authors
Online
Talks & Tours

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).

Fri
May
2
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Sat
May
3
Artists & Authors
For Families

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.

Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

Sun
May
4
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton

Get ready for an interactive storytime and doodletime with Andy Chou Musser and Ben Clanton!

Thu
May
8
Workshops

Exploring Materials: Paper

Collage, sculpture, wearable art, and more! Celebrate the creative possibilities of paper. 

Fri
May
9
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
May
15
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.

Fri
May
16
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Tue
May
20
Online
Workshops

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.

Fri
May
30
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sun
Jun
1
Performances

Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras Solo & Ensemble Festival

Join youth of all ages to hear amazing works from Mozart to Shostakovich!

Fri
Jun
6
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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