2007

First Fridays @ The Carle
January 5, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
"...Happy Hour for the whole family." (Amherst Bulletin 9/25/06)

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites all visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat (pizza!) in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts

In The Auditorium
Quentin Blake Film Festival
January 7, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Quentin Blake: Ten Minutes of Illustration

In The Auditorium
Quentin Blake Film Festival
January 14, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The BFG

In The Auditorium
Quentin Blake Film Festival
January 21, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Quentin Blake: Ten Minutes of Illustration

In The Auditorium
Songfest with John Sheldon
January 27, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
John Sheldon uses words and music much in the same way that Quentin Blake uses pen and ink. With songs that are heartfelt and funny he will have you tapping your feet and smiling while he sings about life and all of its ins and outs. The show will also feature the illustrations of local artist Micha Archer.

In The Auditorium
Drive the Cold Winter Away
January 27, 2007
3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
With performances by:
That Long Tall Sword - Ritual Dance and Drama Team
The Greenwich Morris Men
Midnight Rapper
Honest Harmony, a cappella voice ensemble

In The Auditorium
Quentin Blake Film Festival
January 28, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The BFG

First Fridays @ The Carle
February 2, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
The Okra Dance Company, American Dance from Africa to Broadway
February 3, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
In conjunction with the Exhibition, Richard Yarde: Stompin’ at the Savoy, embark on an exciting voyage through the evolution of popular American dance with highlights featuring African-American entertainers of the 20th century, including Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Earl “Snakehips” Tucker. Be prepared to kick up your heels and dance!

In The West Gallery
West (Eric Carle) Gallery Closed Temporarily
January 30 - February 8, 2007
The West Gallery, featuring the work of Eric Carle, will be CLOSED for reinstallation beginning January 30 and will reopen on February 9, 2007 with The Art of Eric Carle. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In The Auditorium
From Words and Pictures to Film
February 10, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Dancing Frog by Quentin Blake
George and his devoted friend Gertrude set out on a dance adventure around the world. (30 minutes)

In The Auditorium
Kickoff KidsBestFest 2007
February 17, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
From Story to Screen - Kickoff Northampton’s KidsBestFest 2007 with the Museum’s screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder and directed by Mel Stuart. Based on the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl in 1964 and illustrated by Quentin Blake (1995, 1998, 2001), Charlie can't believe his luck when he finds a golden ticket and wins the trip of a lifetime around the famous factory. Might there be a golden ticket waiting for you?

Be sure to visit the Gallery and Art Studio following the film to enjoy the magic of Quentin Blake’s drawings and create some of your own.

February Vacation Week
Museum Open Presidents' Day
February 19, 2007
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Museum will be open Monday, February 19, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

February Vacation Week
Tom and the Captain
February 19 - February 22, 2007
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$5 (Museum Members $4) Does not include the price of Museum Admission
Week of February Vacation 2007
Enjoy the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Children’s Theater adaptation of How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen, written by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Quentin Blake. This tale tells of Tom, a boy who spends his time fooling around. His Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong feels Tom does a little too much fooling around, so she calls upon the fearsome Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen to teach Tom a lesson.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
From Words and Pictures to Film
February 24, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Dancing Frog by Quentin Blake
George and his devoted friend Gertrude set out on a dance adventure around the world. (30 minutes)

In The Auditorium
Richard Yarde: Stompin' at the Savoy
February 28, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Free. Reservations required.
Hear one of the great American watercolorists of the twentieth century share the story behind his first picture book. From his interest in the Savoy Ballroom to his meeting with Bebe Moore Campbell, Yarde will talk about the process of creating this book and its vibrant watercolor illustrations. Book signing to follow.

Reservations required (413) 658-1126. Presentation begins at 7:00 pm, reception to follow. Gallery and Museum Shop will be open for 30 minutes prior to and after the presentation. (1 PDP)

First Fridays @ The Carle
March 2, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
March 3, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Suzy Becker!
Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

Upcoming Guests:
April 14 – Margot Apple
May 5 – Carol Weis

In The Auditorium
NEW! "Welcome to The Carle"
December 26, 2006 - March 31, 2007
Periodically throughout the day
Featuring Eric Carle! Join us in the Auditorium for a short film about the Museum and how to get the most out of your visit. (10 minutes)

In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist (formerly Bagels and Books)
April 1, 2007
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Mary Azarian!
In an effort to make this very popular series more accessible we have made it free with Museum Admission. Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. Those who attend will continue to receive a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 20%) on the days of the sessions. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older.

Educators who attend will receive 1 PDP per session.

Series sponsored in part by the Valley Advocate.

First Fridays @ The Carle
April 6, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

POSTPONED - One Enchanted Evening: Parents' Night at The Carle
April 12, 2007
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for the perfect parents’ night out —an evening without the kids but about the kids! Our Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs, Megan Lambert, will talk about how to translate some of the Museum’s storytime methods into home reading experiences. Learn about reading pictures and other gallery activities and see a sampling of fun art activities for young children in the Studio. All with time for refreshment, mingling, and browsing the Museum at your own pace—a dream come true.

This event has been postponed due to the inclement weather. We will reschedule as soon as possible. Thank you! (Posted at 12:30 pm 4/12/2007)

POSTPONED - One Enchanted Evening: Parents' Night at The Carle
April 12, 2007
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join us for the perfect parents’ night out —an evening without the kids but about the kids! Our Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs, Megan Lambert, will talk about how to translate some of the Museum’s storytime methods into home reading experiences. Learn about reading pictures and other gallery activities and see a sampling of fun art activities for young children in the Studio. All with time for refreshment, mingling, and browsing the Museum at your own pace—a dream come true.

This event has been postponed due to the inclement weather. We will reschedule as soon as possible. Thank you! (Posted at 12:30 pm 4/12/2007)

In The Auditorium
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
April 14, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Margot Apple!
Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

Upcoming Guest:
May 5 – Carol Weis

April Vacation Week
Museum Open Patriots' Day
April 16, 2007
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Museum will be open Monday, April 16, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

April Vacation Week
The Girl Who Fell Through a Hole in Her Sweater
April 17 - April 19, 2007
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
$3.50. Does not include the price of Museum Admission
Hampshire College Theater students will perform this witty adventure for young audiences written by MacArthur “genius” award winner Naomi Wallace. A young girl named Noil finds herself in a strange new place and must accomplish three and a half magical tasks before she can return home. Recommended for children ages 6 and older.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

In The Auditorium
Drums of Bagatay with Marilyn and Sekou Sylla and Dancers from Five Colleges
April 21, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
These pieces, newly choreographed by Marilyn and Sekou, reflect their commitment to the preservation of African and African rooted cultures through dance, music and song.

In The Auditorium
Sing Me a Story with the South Hadley Children's Chorus
April 28, 2007
2:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission.
Drawing upon African American, French, Spanish, and other cultural traditions, the South Hadley Children's Chorus (Catharine Melhorn, Director; Barbara Lissandri, Accompanist) offers a short program of musical narratives.

Members Only Event
Crumpets at The Carle
April 29, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come for a Breakfast of Tea and Crumpets!
What’s a crumpet? Come to our Members’ breakfast and find out! Bring a friend — toy, imaginary, or real — and together enjoy The Carle’s version of “Tea and Crumpets.” We’ll also have a special film and art activity. Please note that breakfast will be served only until 11:30 am.

Members please RSVP to Jennifer Kinder at (413)658-1104 or jenniferk@picturebookart.org.

Don't miss out! Interested in becoming a member? Click here for more information!

First Fridays @ The Carle
May 4, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
This month featuring a performance by Onawumi Jean Moss, The Soulful Storyteller, a talking book and rhythm master who draws one in with her dramatic voice, expressive face, and graceful movements. This performance is in celebration of the life of Trinkett Clark (1951 – 2006), wife of The Carle Director Nick Clark.

Join us as she celebrates Trinkett's love of stories, songs, and poetry through tales and readings filled with whimsy, humor, and an appreciation of cultural differences and our shared human experiences. For audiences of all ages. No reservations required.

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
Film Series: A Celebration of African American Illustrators
May 5, 2007
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
May 5 - See the film Meet Ashley Bryan
Learn more about the artists featured in the Museum exhibition Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators and the stories they have illustrated.

Upcoming films:
Saturday, May 12, 11:00 am Beyond the Page: Visiting Langston
Saturday, May 19, 11:00 am Faith Ringgold: The Last Story Quilt
Saturday, May 26, 11:00 am Reading Rainbow – Visiting Day

In The Auditorium
Critical Connections: People, Pictures and Their Stories
May 5, 2007
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Darwin Henderson, a University of Cincinnati associate professor of literacy and early childhood education and co-editor of Exploring Culturally Diverse Literature for Children and Adolescents: Learning to Listen in New Ways will join with a panel of illustrators featured in the “Picture Stories” exhibition to discuss their art and the importance of literature that positively portrays children of many cultures.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
May 5, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Carol Weis!
Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist (formerly Bagels and Books)
May 6, 2007
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Dan Yaccarino!
In an effort to make this very popular series more accessible we have made it free with Museum Admission. Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. Those who attend will continue to receive a 10% discount in the Museum Shop (Members 20%) on the days of the sessions. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older.

Educators who attend will receive 1 PDP per session.

Series sponsored in part by the Valley Advocate.

On The Museum Grounds
Be Kind to Animals Week Writing and Art Contest
May 6, 2007
3:00 pm
Free to contest participants
A reading and art show in celebration of Be Kind to Animals Week® (May 6 - 12). For contest rules and details, visit www.dakinshelter.org.

In The Auditorium
Film Series: A Celebration of African American Illustrators
May 12, 2007
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
May 12 - Beyond the Page: Visiting Langston
Learn more about the artists featured in the Museum exhibition Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators and the stories they have illustrated.

Upcoming films:

Saturday, May 19, 11:00 am Faith Ringgold: The Last Story Quilt
Saturday, May 26, 11:00 am Reading Rainbow – Visiting Day

In The Auditorium
Film Series: A Celebration of African American Illustrators
May 19, 2007
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
May 19 - Faith Ringgold: The Last Story Quilt
Learn more about the artists featured in the Museum exhibition Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators and the stories they have illustrated.

Upcoming film:

Saturday, May 26, 11:00 am Reading Rainbow – Visiting Day

In The Auditorium
Ideas, Influences, and Inspiration: A Conversation with Peter McCarty
May 19, 2007
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Caldecott Honor Award Winner, Peter McCarty as he presents his new book Fabian Escapes. Peter will discuss the humorous and exhausting process of developing the characters in his books. Learn how he prepared as an art student, illustrator, and writer, to create children’s books that are interesting for adults and children. Book signing to follow. (1 PDP)

In The Auditorium
Hampshire Young People's Chorus
May 20, 2007
2:30 & 3:30 pm
Open to the Public. Does not include Museum Admission.
The Young People's Chorus includes nearly 70 singers ages 7-16 from all over the Valley, performing a program of folksongs from around the world and music of composers old and new.

Librarians Open House
May 22, 2007
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Free (Admission Fee waived for Librarians for the entire day)
This afternoon specifically for librarians will include a presentation on the fine art of the picture book in the Auditorium, a book-making activity in the Studio, an opportunity to learn about and visit the Barbara Elleman Research Library, time to browse the Museum, and free materials for your libraries. Afternoon refreshments will be followed by a program by past Arbuthnot Award winner Ron Jobe. (1 PDP)

In The Auditorium
Critical Connections: Experiencing a Sense of Place with Children
May 22, 2007
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Free
Past Arbuthnot Award winner Ron Jobe will draw upon his knowledge of international children's literature to explore reflections of landscape, identity and diversity.

In The Auditorium
Film Series: A Celebration of African American Illustrators
May 26, 2007
11:00 am
Free with Museum Admission
May 26 - Reading Rainbow – Visiting Day
Learn more about the artists featured in the Museum exhibition Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators and the stories they have illustrated.

First Fridays @ The Carle
June 1, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

On The Museum Grounds
Western Massachusetts Illustrators' Guild Children's Book Festival
June 9, 2007
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Celebrate the art of the book with WMIG artists... Art show and sale, artists’ presentations, book signings, and entertainment…a fun-filled day for the entire family.

Click here to visit the WMIG Web site.

Series sponsored in part by the Valley Advocate.

On The Museum Grounds
5th Anniversary Kick-Off Dinner and Dance Party
June 16, 2007
5:55 pm - Cocktails and Dinner
8:55 pm - Dance Party

The Carle: Five Years Old

Join us for a five-star evening as we kick off the Museum’s Fifth in style, with all the trappings of that milestone as our backdrop — wood for strength, silver for reflection, and daisies for innocence and love. Try this year’s Five Petal Punch and bring your dollars and your luck to see what the Giving Tree gives YOU!

All proceeds will benefit the Museum’s Fifth Anniversary Fund, the goal of which is to expand The Carle’s reach and capacity as a premier local and national educational resource.

Festive Best Attire

Tickets are on sale now. Click here to purchase your tickets online!

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Rumpelstiltskin
June 23, 2007
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
$8.50 ($7.50 Museum Members) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Rumpelstiltskin. An original adaptation of the fairy-tale classic Rumpelstiltskin, the story of a poor miller who brags his daughter Aurelia can spin straw into gold. Hearing this, the King demands her to do it. Watch Aurelia's hilarious attempts to spin straw into gold until she is helped by a strange visitor, who extracts from her a terrible promise. Full of magic, laughter and mystery, this is a play you and your children won't want to miss!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413)658-1126.

In The Auditorium
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Rumpelstiltskin
June 24, 2007
1:00 pm
$8.50 ($7.50 Museum Members) Ticket price does not include Museum Admission
Castle Hill Theatre Presents Rumpelstiltskin. An original adaptation of the fairy-tale classic Rumpelstiltskin, the story of a poor miller who brags his daughter Aurelia can spin straw into gold. Hearing this, the King demands her to do it. Watch Aurelia's hilarious attempts to spin straw into gold until she is helped by a strange visitor, who extracts from her a terrible promise. Full of magic, laughter and mystery, this is a play you and your children won't want to miss!

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413)658-1126.

First Fridays @ The Carle
July 6, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
July 7, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
This event with Grace Lin has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
July 14, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Kelly Murphy! Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

In The Auditorium
Motoko
July 21, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
As a master storyteller, Motoko weaves a performance which is a unique blend of mime and the oral tradition. Through folktales and her own childhood memories of Japan, her stories promote an understanding of Japanese history and culture while highlighting the universality of the human experience. A magical presentation for listeners of all ages.

Professional Development Workshop
The Power of Art in Picture Books: A Teacher Institute at the Katonah Museum of Art
July 22 - July 23, 2007
For more information about this event, please visit our For Professionals page.

In The Great Hall
Meet Eric Carle!
July 28, 2007
10:00 - 11:30 am (Members get in at 9:30!)
Free with Museum Admission
Annual Eric Carle Book Signing Event. Maximum of two books from home. Books will be available for sale in the Museum Shop.

The signing line will close promptly at 11:10 am, so please plan accordingly. There will be no flash photography allowed. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at The Carle!

Get in early - become a Member and enter at 9:30 am! Click here for more information.

In The Reading Library
Kamishibai with Dianne Clouet
July 28, 2007
10:30 am and 12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Share in Allen Say’s childhood experiences by taking part in the magic of Japanese kamishibai as a storytelling technique.

First Fridays @ The Carle
August 3, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
August 4, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Sue Rama! Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Saturday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

In The Auditorium
Odaiko New England
August 18, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Experience the power and rhythm of taiko. Learn how to kiai (a type of vocalization) and see the various styles of Japanese drumming. Odaiko New England, as “keepers of rhythm”, share the importance of culture and music in community building as they create the new tradition of American taiko.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
August 19, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Kelly Murphy! Join our guest authors and illustrators as they present the Sunday, 2:00 pm storytime. Program will include a reading as well as a peek into how they work, followed by a book signing.

In The Auditorium
Birds of a Feather with Constant Wonder
August 25, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join Connie Gillies and Alice Weiser as they weave books, birds, and a fantastic beat into an interactive performance sure to capture your attention and imagination.

In The Reading Library
Storytime at The Carle to Read for the Record
September 20, 2007
10:30 am
Free with Museum Admission
Special event! The Carle is proud to participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. This national campaign encourages hundreds of thousands of children and adults to read the same book, The Story of Ferdinand, on the same day. The goal is to raise public awareness and funds to engage at-risk children from low-income communities and improve their school preparedness.

If you are unable to join us on site for the event, you may purchase a copy of the book by visiting our Museum Shop, or borrow from your local library, and join us as a virtual participant and Museum affiliate.

For more information, visit www.readfortherecord.org and www.jumpstart.org.

All proceeds from the sale of The Story of Ferdinand will support Jumpstart.

We also have made the following booklists available for download as pdf files: A Picture Book Journey to Spain and Conflict Resolution.

At The Museum
Educators’ Open House: The Spiderwick Chronicles
September 27, 2007
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Free. Reservations required.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special viewing of the exhibition Spiderwick: From Page to Screen, gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what’s happening at the Museum this Fall. Many opportunities for exciting door prizes. Light refreshments will be served.

All educators welcome! Reservations required (413) 658-1126. Space is limited.

At The Museum
Educators’ Open House: The Spiderwick Chronicles
September 27, 2007
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Free. Reservations required.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join your colleagues at the Museum for a special viewing of the exhibition Spiderwick: From Page to Screen, gather information on booking guided tours, explore resources on ways to enhance critical and creative thinking, and learn what’s happening at the Museum this Fall. Many opportunities for exciting door prizes. Light refreshments will be served.

All educators welcome! Reservations required (413) 658-1126. Space is limited.

In The Auditorium
Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney
September 29, 2007
1:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Join James Gurney as he presents a behind-the-scenes account of the creation of the Dinotopia books. He will explore the connection between fact and fantasy as well as introduce his latest book, Journey to Chandara. Book signing to follow.

On The Road
2nd Annual Carle Honors Benefit Dinner
October 2, 2007
6:30 pm
This is event will be held at the University Club, New York City. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2nd Annual Carle Honors, a unique constellation of awards designed to recognize four distinct forms of creative vision and long-term dedication to the art of the picture book and its vital role in supporting art appreciation, early literacy, and critical thinking. This year’s Carle Honors recipients include Ashley Bryan – Artist, Martin and Lillie Pope of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation – Angel, Margaret McElderry – Mentor, and Twila Liggett of Reading Rainbow – Bridge. Each has had a tremendous impact on enriching the field of children’s illustrated literature and expanding audience and support for the same.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Christine Lambrou at christinel@picturebookart.org or (413) 658-1115.

Illustration from Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.

On The Road
A Conversation with Allen Say
October 4, 2007
7:30 pm
Free
This event will be held at 115 Fayerweather, Amherst College. Many of Allen Say’s books address the struggle of being caught between two cultures and finding one’s identity. Join Professor Barry O'Connell, Department of English and Professor Samuel C. Morse, Department of Art and Art History and Asian Languages and Civilizations in a conversation with Allen Say about cultural dislocation and one’s sense of place.

Sponsored by the President's Initiative Fund and the Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at Amherst College.

Photo of Allen Say courtesy www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com.

At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
October 5, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
October 7, 2007
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Allen Say! (1 PDP) Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the Museum Café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Educators who attend will receive 1 PDP per session.

Upcoming sessions:
November 4 Session 2 – Tony DiTerlizzi
December 2 Session 3 – Wendell Minor, Jerry Pinkney, Rosemary Wells, Paul O. Zelinsky, and Jane Bayard Curley

In The Auditorium
Books Out Loud with Rosemary Wells
October 13, 2007
1:00 pm
Free - Does not include Museum Admission
Rosemary Wells' award-winning career as an author and illustrator spans more than 30 years and 60 books. Join us as she takes us on a “visit” to her studio, shares her most recent work, and engages us in the power of reading out loud. Book signing to follow.

Part of the Museums10 region-wide event
BookMarks: A Celebration of the Art of the Book. www.museums10.org

In The Reading Library
Kamishibai with Dianne Clouet
October 14, 2007
2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Share in Allen Say’s childhood experiences by taking part in the magic of Japanese kamishibai as a storytelling technique.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
October 27, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
October 27, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Members Only Event
Exhibition Opening Reception
October 27, 2007
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Spiderwick: From Page to Screen
RSVP Jenny Darling at (413) 658-1104 or email jennyd@picturebookart.org.

In The Reading Library
Special Halloween Storytime with Author/Illustrator David Costello
October 28, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Here They Come! Join David Costello as he introduces you to a group of cute little monsters who posses just the right combination of silliness and spunk. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and participate in a Museum Search complete with Treats and Treasures. Book signing to follow.

At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
November 2, 2007
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
The Big Read for Little Readers
November 2, 2007
7:00 pm
Free. Does not include Museum Admission
SPECIAL EVENT with Lois Lowry and Susan Bloom! (1 PDP) The Carle will host Lois Lowry, author of over 20 novels, some of which have been both honored and challenged, in conversation with Susan Bloom, Professor Emeritus, Simmons College, Boston. Together they will explore the power of the written word to open doors, to provide choices and challenges, and to engage readers with the dangers and wonders of such freedom.

The Museum will be open from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for First Fridays at The Carle prior to the event. For information on Admission to The Carle, please click here.

This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest, presented locally by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association in Deerfield, MA.

At The Museum
Amherst Fire Department visits The Carle!
November 3, 2007
Free with Museum Admission
Local firefighters, in contrast to their role in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, will not be burning books, but touting the importance of reading. Join them as they present Museum storytimes by reading from some of their favorite picture books, handing out fire hats donated by The Hartford, and sharing tips on fire safety.

This event is part of The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest, presented locally by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association in Deerfield, MA.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 3, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 3, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
November 4, 2007
12:30 to 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Tony DiTerlizzi! (1 PDP) Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the Museum Café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Educators who attend will receive 1 PDP per session.

Upcoming session:
December 2 Session 3 – Wendell Minor, Jerry Pinkney, Rosemary Wells, Paul O. Zelinsky, and Jane Bayard Curley

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 10, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 10, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Members Only Event
Members' Annual Pancake Breakfast
November 11, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy a Sunday breakfast on us while you meet other members of the Caterpillar Club!

Members please RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.

Members Only Event
Children Should Be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art Opening Event
November 16, 2007
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for this member exhibition opening!

Members please RSVP to Jennifer Darling at (413) 658-1104 or membership@picturebookart.org.

Part of the Museums10 region-wide event
BookMarks: A Celebration of the Art of the Book. www.museums10.org

At The Museum
5th Anniversary Family Day
November 17, 2007
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Carle: Five Years Old ! You’re invited to the Museum’s Fifth Birthday Party Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bring the whole family for a FREE* day filled with art, music, reading, and dancing.

Included in the festivities are:

• Two rockin’ sets by famous local boys Who Shot Hollywood?
• Fantastical balloons by Ed Popielarczyk
• Special Guest Appearances by illustrators Wendell Minor, Kevin Hawkes, and Etienne Delessert
• Two performances of Therese Brady Donohue’s puppets and dance adaptation of Leo Lionni’s Tico and the Golden Wings
• Fencing Demonstration by the Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy
• Face painting

*FREE Admission does not include tickets to Tico perfomances. ($3.50 per ticket)

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 17, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

On The Museum Grounds
Who Shot Hollywood?
November 17, 2007
11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Two rockin sets by famous local boys
Who Shot Hollywood?, here to celebrate The Carle's Fifth Anniversary!

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 17, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Reading Library
Special Fifth Anniversary Storytimes
November 17, 2007
10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm
Meet the illustrators! Join our special guest illustrators from our Children Should be Seen exhibit as they lead The Carle's storytimes!

10:30 am Etienne Delessert
12:30 pm Wendell Minor
3:30 pm Kevin Hawkes

Book signings to follow in the Great Hall. Books are available for sale in our Museum Shop.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
November 18, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Peter H. Reynolds! Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come hear Peter share a tale from his childhood, read a favorite childhood book, and share some of his own books. Then visit the Studio to make your own mark. Book signing to follow.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 24, 2007
1:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 24, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
November 24, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break Storytimes and Film schedule
November 23 - November 25, 2007
Free with Museum Admission
Added storytimes and films for Thanksgiving Break!

Friday, November 23
10:30 am Storytime
1:00 pm Film
2:00 pm Storytime - Just added!

Saturday, November 24
11:00 am Film
12:00 pm Storytime - Just added!
2:00 pm Storytime

Sunday, November 25
1:00 pm Film - Just added!
2:00 pm Storytime
3:00 pm Film

On The Road
The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Merry Maple Celebration in Amherst
November 30, 2007
4:00 pm
Bring your camera! Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar live at the Carriage Shops in Downtown Amherst to kickoff the annual Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce's Merry Maple Celebration.

This year the Chamber has partnered with Family Outreach of Amherst to promote the agency’s Annual Toy Drive which provides new toys, clothing, books and games to local children in need. Merry Maple attendees are encouraged to bring their Toy Drive donations to the Merry Maple celebration, where a truck donated by Cowls Building Supply will be on hand to collect.

Click here for more information about this Chamber-sponsored event.

In The Auditorium
Annual Educators’ Night with Michael Thompson
November 30, 2007
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free. Reservations required.
(2 PDPs) Presentation begins at 5:15 pm. Join nationally and internationally-renowned consultant, author, and psychologist, Michael Thompson as he explores the complex world of children and childhood in contemporary American culture. Book signing to follow.

All educators welcome; free materials for libraries and classroom. Reservations required (413) 658-1126. Space is limited.

In The Auditorium
Pictures of Children in Caldecotts
December 1, 2007
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(1 PDP) Join Cathryn M. Mercier, Associate Professor, Director, Center for the Study of Children's Literature; Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at Simmons College, for a look at the depiction of children in Caldecott-winning books. Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s exhibition, Children Should Be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture Book Art.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
December 1, 2007
2:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Tico and the Golden Wings
December 1, 2007
3:00 pm
$ 3.50 per ticket. Ticket price does not include Museum Admission.
Picture Book Theater presents another wonderful production! See Leo Lionni’s story come to life with puppets and young dancers. Produced by Therese Brady Donohue.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling (413) 658-1126.

This program has been supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

In The Auditorium
Meet the Artist
December 2, 2007
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Meet Wendell Minor, Jerry Pinkney, Rosemary Wells, and Paul O. Zelinsky, with Jane Bayard Curley!
(1 PDP) Please feel free to come at noon and purchase a bite to eat in the Museum Café before attending the illustrator’s presentation at 12:30. A book signing will follow the presentation. This series is recommended for adults and for children of kindergarten age and older. Educators who attend will receive 1 PDP per session.

Members Only Event
Artist to Artist event at Books of Wonder in NYC
December 6, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Museum membership is expected for attendance.
Books of Wonder will play host to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and nine key contributors of Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children about their Art, the award-winning anthology* which benefits The Carle.

Members receive a year of discounts at www.booksofwonder.com and The Carle, including online at www.picturebookart.org/Shop.

To join The Carle, please visit www.picturebookart.org/Contribute/Membership or call (413) 658-1100.

At The Museum
First Fridays @ The Carle
December 7, 2007
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
Storytime at 5:30 pm and Film at 6:15 pm* The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art offers families the opportunity to meet, eat, and enjoy all of the Museum's regular public programs and special exhibitions at a time convenient for you!

Taking a cue from the Museum's popular Member PJ parties, which have been cited by families as the perfect bedtime transition for little ones, First Fridays @ The Carle invites visitors to head to the Museum after school/work, grab a quick and casual bite to eat in the Museum's Café, enjoy a Storytime in the Reading Library, drop by the Galleries, take in a short film in the Auditorium, and create a masterpiece in the Art Studio . . . all before bedtime!

The program runs from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on the first Friday of each month.

Made possible by The Bank of Western Massachusetts.

*Subject to change

At The Museum Shop
Members’ Holiday Shopping Night
December 7, 2007
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Members receive 20% off in the Museum Shop. And ONLINE if purchased by 11:59 pm E.S.T.

This year, The Carle is proud to feature exclusive pieces from the Eric Carle Carter's Collection.

In The Auditorium
Birds of a Feather
December 8, 2007
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Studio Program 2:15 - 4:15 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(Snow date December 9)
See five live birds of prey; learn about their habits, hunting adaptations, and their status in our rapidly changing world. Visit the Art Studio where you will have the opportunity to draw the birds from life. Presented by Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks, both licensed raptor rehabilitators based in Massachusetts.

In The Auditorium
Picture Books: The Best of the Best in 2007
December 15, 2007
1:30 pm
Free with Museum Admission
(2 PDPs) Join us for this highly popular annual event. In anticipation of the 2008 Caldecott Medal awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children for the preceding year, Susan Bloom selects her favorites. Learn from this outstanding professor of Children’s Literature and reviewer for the Horn Book what makes these books rise above the rest.

Please check our Web site for our closing status in the event of inclement weather.

In The Reading Library
Meet the People Who Make the Pictures
December 15, 2007
2:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission
EVENT POSTPONED. Meet Istvan Banyai! Many of the artists featured in the exhibition Children Should be Seen: The Image of the Child in American Picture-Book Art have agreed to join us as special weekend storytime guests. Come experience the “reading” of Istvan’s amazing wordless book! Book signing to follow.

This event has been postponed. Please check our Web site for upcoming appearances.

In The Reading Library
Storytime schedule change Saturday, December 22, 2007
December 22, 2007
1:00 pm
This Saturday's 2:00 pm storytime has been changed to 1:00 pm.

Winter Break
Storytime schedule
December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Winter Vacation Week Storytime Schedule
Monday 12/24 – Museum closed
Tuesday 12/25 – Museum closed
Wednesday 12/26 – 2:00 pm
Thursday 12/27 – 2:00 pm
Friday 12/28 – 10:30
Saturday 12/29 – 2:00 pm
Sunday 12/30 – 2:00 pm
Monday 12/31 – Museum closed
Tuesday 1/1 – Museum closed