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 […]
A spooky virtual evening of scary stories, horror, and more
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Explore the whimsical myths behind your favorite American Chinese food & how to draw your own stories
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 […]
Hosted by IDES and Man-Tra-Con. DYNO/NOBEL will be recruiting candidates for multiple positions in the BOOSTER and NONEL manufacturing departments.
Get your pumpkin race ready for the Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race! Participants must bring the following supplies: pumpkin (long is preferred), 2 axles (must fit through center of wheels), 4 wheels, 4 washers (sized to axles), 8 nuts (sized to axles), 4 lock nuts or 12 nuts (sized to axles). We will supply some decorations, axlematics […]
Hey there Tweens and Teens! Come play Ultimate Werewolf at the library after hours! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27nd. The Tween (8-12 years old) event starts at 6:15 PM and runs until 7:30 PM, while the Teen (13-18 years old) event starts at 7:45 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. No late entry […]
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.
Calling all astronauts, aliens, and everyone else interested in outerspace. Join us for a star party where you will learn about our library telescope, star gaze in the library garden, and chat with experts from the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois. Part of this event will be held outside so make sure to dress accordingly.
