Children’s Events

Family Storytime

Tue., September 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Francine for a fun family storytime! We will be reading books, singing s...

Laser Tag

Fri., September 20 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for Laser Tag in the Stacks as we bring the excitement of laser tag into the library. Partic...

Family Storytime

Tue., September 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Francine for a fun family storytime! We will be reading books, singing s...

Hispanic Heritage Month Community Concert w/ 123 Andrés

Thu., September 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a special community concert on September 26th from 4-7 pm at the Carbondale Public Libra...

Sunday Crafternoons: Fantasy Crafts

Sun., September 29 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enter the magical fantasy realm of crafts!

Family Storytime

Tue., October 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come join Ms. Sarah and Ms. Francine for a fun family storytime! We will be reading books, singing s...

Fall Bookworm Newsletter


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 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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