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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

Illustration featuring Hansel and Gretel walking through the woods.

Feb

23

Fri

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Josh Funk

Join author Josh Funk as he reads from his series Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and It’s Not a Fairy Tale.

Illustration of man doing yoga in park as a single hair flies off his head.

Feb

22

Thu

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Cecilia Ruiz

Join author and illustrator Cecilia Ruiz as she shares her new book Mr. Fiorello’s Head.

A dog in a yellow raincoat and a large fish hooked on a fishing line are underwater looking at a group of merpups.

Feb

21

Wed

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels will read her latest picture book, Sea Dog, answer questions, and do a drawing demonstration.

Feb

20

thru

25

All Day

Artists & Authors, For Families

February School Vacation Week

The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during February School Vacation Week!

A soldier in a green uniform walks in the grass alongside other animals, including a horse, cat, dog, eagle, and bird.

Feb

18

Sun

2:00 pm

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Erin McGill

Hear riveting tales of how animal heroes have helped keep troops safe on the front lines.

A green frog stands in a natural spotlight surrounded by an assortment of animals, flowers, and mushrooms.

Feb

17

Sat

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres

A frog discovers the vital role he’s meant to play in his woodland home in this debut picture book from Mk Smith Despres.

Group of students looking at a picture book together.

Feb

17

Sat

10:00 am

Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.

Alma and her mother hugging each other, next to the words "I squeeze my mommy/Appachurro a mi mami."

Feb

10

Sat

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal

Join award-winning author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal as she reads from her joy-filled bilingual board books.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

Feb

9

Fri

11:00 am

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Child wearing pink Piggie ears and holding Elephant & Piggie book.

Feb

7

thru

11

All Day

For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 7-11 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)

Photo of children outside dancing alongside instructor.

Feb

2

Fri

11:00 am

For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by The Snowy Day.

A pile of colorful picture books.

Jan

26

Fri

9:30 am

Workshops

Whole Book Approach

Discover the difference between reading with children and reading to children in this interactive workshop.

Assortment of books from the BERL collection

Jan

25

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.

Illustration of sunny sky.

Jan

21

Sun

1:00 pm

Talks

Gallery Tour

Enjoy a curator-led gallery tour of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.

Illustration of colored boxes in storyboard.

Jan

21

Sun

11:00 am

Talks

Members' Gallery Tour

A special tour for museum members of Alphabet Soup: How Picture Books Are Made, From A to Z.

Seven photographs, each one of a child looking at the camera and smiling. The words on the spread say, "Kids from all over the world have to leave their homes and countries."

Jan

20

Sat

11:00 am

Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner

Join authors Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner as they present their photographic picture book, Finding Home: Words From Kids Seeking Sanctuary.

Detail of braille book

Jan

19

Fri

11:00 am

For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Graphic for Cover to Cover program, showing green background and Jarrett J. Krocoszka and Jack Wong book covers.

Jan

18

Thu

7:00 pm

Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Cover to Cover, with Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Wong

Two Horn Book Magazine cover artists and Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners help celebrate the publication’s hundredth year.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.

Jan

12

Fri

11:00 am

For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Folded drawing of a simple house. Image expands to an illustrated mouse in the house.

Jan

10

thru

Feb

25

All Day

For Families

Everyday Art Project: The Bigger Picture!

Create your own folded drawing to expand and reveal a bigger picture!