Programs & Events

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Search the calendar below for special upcoming programs and events, or see past events.

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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Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Watch short films 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

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.

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Special Events

Halloween Circus at the Graveyard Lawn
Event

Halloween BOO-k Bash

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Join us at The Carle for a spooktacular celebration of the autumn season!

Cover image for Millie Fleur's Worst Day Ever
Event

Special Storytime: Christy Mandin

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Celebrate the spooky season with author-illustrator, Christy Mandin, who will read from her new book, Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever!

Illustration of two knights on horses, facing each other
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Special Storytime: Shawn Harris

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Join Caldecott Honoreee Shawn Harris for a reading of his new book Duel! An art demo and book signing will follow the storytime.

All Events

Fri
Dec
4
Fri
Dec
11
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
Dec
12
Yoga instructor and families doing yoga in Bobbie's Meadow.
10:15 - 10:45am
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by picture books.

Thu
Jan
7
Thu
Feb
18
Image from What's a Museum by Jeff Mack
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Jeff Mack

Jeff Mack will read from his newest picture book, What’s a Museum?, the sequel to his acclaimed book, Time To Make Art.