Adult Events

Citizens Advisory Board

Mon., April 29 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Connecting the community with the State’s Attorney’s Office.

crafters n’ stitches

Mon., April 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday evening knitting & crocheting • all skill levels welcome!

Open Tech Help

Wed., May 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free drop-in tech help • Weds 10am-1pm

“Tuba Thieves” – Indie Lens Pop-Up

Wed., May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free film screening + dinner + community conversation

Adult Fiction Writers’ Workshop

Wed., May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Monthly meetup to woodshop your stories ✍️

Creative Writing Star Group

Thu., May 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Creative writing series for those age 50 and beyond

Ralph McCoy, Morris Library, and the Freedom of the Press Collection

Thu., May 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join the Friends of the Carbondale Public Library for their annual meeting and program!

Free Comic Book Day

Sat., May 4 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Stop by the library to pick up some from comic books as part of Free Comic Book Day!

crafters n’ stitches

Mon., May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday evening knitting & crocheting • all skill levels welcome!

Birth Planning Workshop

Tue., May 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Create a birth plan w/ Shawnee Doulas!

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tue., May 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RESCHEDULED for Tue Jun 4 • on Zoom!

Open Tech Help

Wed., May 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free drop-in tech help • Weds 10am-1pm

WRITING GROUPS


Creative Writing Star Group

1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month | 1-3PM

A free program sponsored by Southern Illinois Healthcare for age 50 or beyond. Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. For information on attending email Dave McKay at texbk@aol.com or call (618) 457-0354 ext. 4. 


Free Poetry Workshop

2nd Sunday of the Month | 1:30-4PM

Join us for a free poetry workshop each month, alternating on Zoom and in-person at the Carbondale Public Library. Bring a poem (one-page limit) and 8 copies to share for critique. Sponsored by the Southern Chapter of the Illinois State Poetry Society and Carbondale Public Library.


OTHER GROUPS

Senior Connect

Every other Wednesday | 4:30PM

Senior Connect is a bi-weekly support/empowerment group that strives to provide important connections between Seniors who share similar interests and challenges while offering friendship and support. Facilitated by Kendall Boysen CPC, CPRC. This event is taking place downstairs at the Carbondale Public Library. For more information or to reserve your spot call 618-559-2539 or⁠ email kendall@encouragementology.com.

S.I. Stitchers

4th Sunday of the Month | 2-4:30PM

Do you enjoy or want to learn needlework? Join the Southern Illinois Stitchers! SI Stitchers is a local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., an organization that supports and promotes Embroidery, Crewel, Cross-stitch, Needlepoint, Hand Quilting, Beading, and other Needle Arts. We gather monthly to stitch, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company and support of other needle artists. All skill levels are welcome!


FOR PARENTS


Homeschool Without Borders

2nd Monday of the Month, 6-7PM

A relaxed chat/brainstorm session to share resources & help support home education in our community. Hosted by Renee Schwartz.


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