Events

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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 an Everyday Art Project 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.

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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 2pm on Sundays.

Special Events

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

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As part of The Carle After Dark series, strike a pose, dress up, walk the runway, and step into the spotlight with Josh Sitron and the UMass Fashion Organization! 

For Families

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

For Families
Workshops

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Museum admission is free thanks to Highland Street Foundation. Join us for a yummy hands-on cooking demonstration and make your own fruit caterpillar. Registration for this event is full.

For Families
Workshops

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Highland Street Foundation Free Day!  Join us for a yummy cooking demonstration and learn how to make homemade wild Maine blueberry jam!

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances

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As part of The Carle After Dark join us for an evening of live music and alchemy-inspired creations.

For Families

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Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!  Become a Museum Member today and join us for an exclusive Caterpillar Pancake Party the morning of.

Artists & Authors
Talks & Tours

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Join us at the Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture with Alvina Ling, .VP and Publisher at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ! This annual special event for all picture book lovers celebrates the study of this beloved art form and the vital role of research, creativity, and scholarship in children’s literature.

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