Children’s Events

Jive with Jazz

Fri., June 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free Koncert for Kids!

Summer Reading Kick-off Party

Mon., June 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us for a foam-tastic summer reading kick-off party. We will have a foam pity, free ice cream, s...

Homeschool Without Borders

Mon., June 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Relaxed chat on homeschooling • all welcome

Summer Storytime

Tue., June 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Miss Francine and Miss Sarah will read stories, lead rhymes, sing songs, and other fun activities! F...

Upcylced Crafternoons for Tweens

Thu., June 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DIY upcycled designs for ages 8-12

Summer Storytime

Tue., June 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Miss Francine and Miss Sarah will read stories, lead rhymes, sing songs, and other fun activities! F...

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Storywalk® at Oakland Nature Preserve

1201 North Oakland Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901

The Carbondale Public library and Green Earth Nature Preserve have collaborated to create a permanent StoryWalk®! StoryWalks® are book trails where each page of a children’s book is given its own display along a trail so that anyone can stop and read while enjoying the outdoors. This is an innovative and delightful family-friendly activity that encourages reading and exercise – even during a pandemic. The books will be changed every month. This is a free and ongoing event for all ages, so grab your walking shoes and head on out.


Project Next Generation

Project Next Generation (PNG) is a free afternoon STEM/STEAM program for 5th-12th graders. Participants explore art, science, and technology through a variety of entertaining and engaging activities. Registration is required for this very popular program.


Parenting Events

Homeschool without Borders

2nd Monday of every month
6-7 PM


Important Note to Parents:

  • Attendance at library programs and activities constitutes consent to be photographed for use in library publicity and publications.
  • Library policy states that parents should remain in the building when their children (under 10 years of age) are present or participating in library programs.

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