“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious. […]
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 […]
WSIU and the Carbondale Public Library will host a screening and community conversation centered on the Independent Lens film Free Chol Soo Lee by filmmakers Julie Ha and Eugene Yi. Guest presenter is Dr. Mingqing Xiao, a Chinese American professor of mathematics at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, who will lead a discussion after the film. This event is taking […]
Stop by the library for free food and see if you are eligible for Delta Rural Health's PAID research study!
South Carolina chamber ensemble Some Strings Attached is on tour, and they're making a stop at the Carbondale Public Library! All ages welcome at this free concert and workshop. Come make some music with us!Want more classical music this summer? Some Strings Attached concludes their May 2023 tour at SIUC, home of the Southern Illinois […]
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., which 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 […]
Attorney Christine Heins will be available for free 20-minute meetings to assist you with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions. No Registration or appointment necessary. Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter. Patrons will be seen on a first come, first served basis. The Lawyer […]
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.
Adults writers of all ages, join us on the first Thursday of each month for craft discussions, writing prompts, and feedback on stories. Any genre of fiction and all experience levels are welcome. Registration is not required, but please email dbrawley@carbondale.lib.il.us to be added to the email list; you’ll receive links to the stories we’ll be discussing. […]
