Community Calendar

Join us on Mondays at 2:00 pm (excluding Holidays) for an hour of crafting. No experience necessary. Projects are beginners level and supplies are provided. All are welcome.

Join us downstairs this spring for Family Storytime. Miss Francine and Miss Liz will read stories, lead rhymes, sing songs, and more!

Local Elections Matter – Why You Should Vote on April 4 (On Zoom only)

March 30 at 7 PM on Zoom only, SIU Law Professor Emeritus Tom Britton will discuss local governmental bodies in Illinois, what they do, and why it matters to vote in local elections.

This presentation is sponsored by the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship. To join the presentation, go to the CUF website https://carbondaleuf.org/ and use the Zoom link at the top of the homepage.

The Kawasaki Good Times Demo Tour is making a stop at Oasis Outdoors - Powersports in Marion, March 31-April 1. Experience your favorite Kawasaki motorcycles firsthand and join in on the Good Times with demos, giveaways and more!

Demo Times:
Friday (3/31): 10 am-4 pm
Saturday (4/1): 10 am-4 pm

Demo Kawasaki Motorcycles (subject to change without prior notice):
▪️ Ninja 400
▪️ Ninja 650
▪️ Ninja 1000SX
▪️ Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT EDITION
▪️ Versys 650
▪️ Versys 1000 SE LT+
▪️ Vulcan S
▪️ Z400
▪️ Z650
▪️ Z650RS
▪️ Z900
▪️ Z900RS or Z900RS CAFE
▪️ KLX300SM
▪️ KLR650
▪️ KLR650 S

NOTE:

Valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement and proper riding gear is required.

Riders must be 18 years or older and possess a valid motorcycle license.

Must pass Breathalyzer and sign waiver.

Appropriate riding gear is REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. Kawasaki will have limited riding gear for demo use.

PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN RIDING GEAR:
Helmet with eye protection
Gloves
Jacket or long sleeve shirt
Long pants (no shorts)
Over ankle, closed toe shoes

ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW LOCAL AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS.

Annual juried exhibition featuring works of 36 female artists from the Southern Illinois region. Reception: Saturday, February 11th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm, University Museum North Hall

This spring, tweens take over the library after hours once a month on Fridays.

Feb 24: Indoor Putt Putt Golf Course
Mar 31: Escape Room: Locked in the Library
Apr 28: Game Night
May 12: Nerf Battle in the Stacks

Tween Takeovers is a tween-exclusive (ages 8-12) event series. Are you a teen? Check out the Teen Takeovers (ages 12-19), which take place after Tween Takeovers.

Parents, guardians, and drivers, please make sure you have transportation arranged to and from the library. Those who wish to stay at the library during the program may.

Visit our website: Carbondale Public Library

This spring, teens take over the library after hours once a month on Fridays.

Feb 24: Indoor Putt Putt Golf Course
Mar 31: Escape Room: Locked in the Library
Apr 28: Game Night
May 12: Nerf Battle in the Stacks

This is a teen-exclusive (ages 12-19) event. Are you a tween? Check out the Tween Takeovers (ages 8-12), which take place before Teen Takeovers.

Pick-up & Drop-off periods 15 minutes before & after the event. Please make sure you have transportation arranged to and from the library.

For more information, visit our website: Carbondale Public Library

The Beloved Puppetistas and the Carbondale Park District invite you to Saturday puppet-making workshops beginning on March 11 from 10:00am - 2:00pm and running through April 8.

Local creators, artisans, business and producers showcasing their products in a one stop shop location in downtown Carbondale, IL! Our event aims to bring local businesses and entrepreneurs together in a convenient and FREE event! This is an outdoor event good for all ages!

The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring 2023.