A big congratulations to the 2016 Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medalists. The Carle was not named a medalist, but we still feel enormously honored to be a finalist (two years running!). You made us once again so grateful for our incredible community: more than 100 of you wrote testimonials on our behalf on the IMLS page. We were verklempt!
($) Advance tickets (413) 559-6336. We are unable to accept same-day phone reservations. On the day of the event, tickets are first come, first served. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Inspired by The Carle's exhibition, The Art of Eric Carle: Hide & Seek, join us for a day celebrating games, from scavenger hunts and board games to art projects and outdoor fun! Full schedule here
Learn about the four graduate degrees in children's literature available at The Carle. Registration required. For more information about Simmons programs, email slisadm@simmons.edu.
Courses are open to non-degree students, and are offered nights and weekends on site at The Carle. For registration information, please contact cathryn.mercier@simmons.edu.
CHL 415-18: A Whole Book Approach to Picturebook Art & Design (2 credits)
July 7 and 8 (5:00 - 8:15 pm); July 9 and 10 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) Instructor: Megan Dowd Lambert New book features the Whole Book Approach to reading picture books with children. Order here.
CHL 424B-18: Verse Novel and Narrative Poetry (2 credits)
Instructor: Jeannine Atkins Tuesdays, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 (4:00 - 7:50 pm)
A full description of courses is available online in the Simmons Graduate Course Catalog. Classes may be subject to cancellation depending on enrollment.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Play Ball! Reflections on the Origins of Baseball
May 22, 20161:00pm and 3:00pm($) Advance tickets (413) 559-6336. We are unable to accept same-day phone reservations. On the day of the event, tickets are first come, first served. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.Children's Book Festival: Games Galore!
June 4, 201610:00am - 4:00pmInspired by The Carle's exhibition, The Art of Eric Carle: Hide & Seek, join us for a day celebrating games, from scavenger hunts and board games to art projects and outdoor fun! Full schedule hereBeverly Cleary Book Club at Jones Library, Amherst, MA
June 7, 2016 (meet at Jones Library)4:00pm - 5:00pmJune 14, 2016 (meet at Jones Library)4:00pm - 5:00pmJune 21, 2016 (meet at The Carle)4:00pm - 5:00pmFreeFamilies can sign up by calling Jones Library at 413-259-3091, emailing kids@joneslibrary.org, or registering in person in the library's Kids Room.Toddler and Preschooler Play Series: Open Book, Open Play
June 10, 201610:30am - 11:30amJune 17, 201610:30am - 11:30amJune 24, 201610:30am - 11:30am(Toddlers and Preschoolers with parents/caregivers/teachers)Every Day Art Program: It's All About Blue
June 8 - July 19, 201610:00amCut Paper Creations: Making Collages with Children
June 2, 20161:00pm - 4:00pm($; 3 PDPs) See Workshops for Adults & Educators to sign up.Louis Darling: Drawing the Words of Beverly Cleary
May 17 - November 27, 2016Support for this exhibition has been generously provided by HarperCollins Children's Books.Illustration for Runaway Ralph by Louis Darling [Morrow, 1970]. Children's Literature Research Collections, University of Minnesota Libraries.
