On Thursday, May 7, from 4-8pm, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art comes alive with creativity! Collect stickers, solve trivia, and build your own mini storybooks before heading to the Art Studio to finish your colorful creations. Cozy storytimes, live music, and tasty treats make Carle After Dark a night full of fun and imagination. Opening May 9, Under the Cork Tree: The Story of Ferdinand celebrates the classic picture book hero who has become an icon of peace and self-determination. Special storytimes include Talia Aikens‑Nuñez (May 9), bilingual storytimes (May 10), and Fiona Cook (May 17). The Carle is located at 125 West Bay Road in Amherst, MA. For more information visit carlemuseum.org.
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