Banned Books Week Read-In

Morris Library Rotunda 605 Agriculture Dr., Carbondale, Illinois

Please join the ACLU of Illinois, Carbondale Public Library, and Southern Illinois University’s Morris Library during Banned Books Week on Monday, October 2 from 12:30 – 2:30 PM at the rotunda adjacent to Guyon Auditorium for a community read-in event! At the read-in, we will discuss book banning and censorship challenges in Illinois and across […]

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Join Ms. Francine and Ms. Sarah for a morning of stories, rhymes, songs, and more! Stay after to play with friends and enjoy a snack.

Event Series Creative Writing Star Group

Creative Writing Star Group

Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main St., Carbondale, IL, United States

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

Star Party at the library

Update: Due to the rain tonight's Star Party has now been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2nd. Calling all astronauts, aliens, and everyone else interested in outerspace. Join us for a star party where you will learn about the annular solar eclipse, star gaze with telescopes in the library garden, and chat with experts from the […]

Event Series Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Need books? The Friends of the Carbondale Public Library are holding a book sale! The sale is taking place in the Brush Building, which is located across the parking lot from the main library building. Friday, October 6 | 4-6pm | Friends Only! Become a Friend of the Library at the sale for $5.Saturday, October […]

Event Series Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Need books? The Friends of the Carbondale Public Library are holding a book sale! The sale is taking place in the Brush Building, which is located across the parking lot from the main library building. Friday, October 6 | 4-6pm | Friends Only! Become a Friend of the Library at the sale for $5.Saturday, October […]

Event Series SI Poets – ISPS Free Poetry Workshops

ISPS: Free Poetry Workshop

Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main St., Carbondale, IL, United States

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. Teens and adults are welcome. Sponsored by the Southern Chapter of the Illinois State Poetry Society and Carbondale Public Library. The 2023 in-person dates […]

Event Series Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Need books? The Friends of the Carbondale Public Library are holding a book sale! The sale is taking place in the Brush Building, which is located across the parking lot from the main library building. Friday, October 6 | 4-6pm | Friends Only! Become a Friend of the Library at the sale for $5.Saturday, October […]

Event Series Homeschool Without Borders

Homeschool Without Borders

Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main St., Carbondale, IL, United States

Homeschool Without Borders is a relaxed chat/brainstorm session to help support home education in our community. Hosted by Renee Schwartz. Questions? Contact Francine Wien, Children’s Librarian: 618-457-0354 Ext. 5fwien@carbondale.lib.il.us

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