Community Calendar Events

Mayor Carolin Harvey and The City of Carbondale invite the Carbondale community to the Helping Hands for the Holidays—Carbondale Community Resource Fair at the Carbondale Civic Center on Thursday, December 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Carbondale Civic Center.

Join us for a festive day of holiday cheer, support, and community connection! This FREE event will feature nearly 30 community organizations and agencies offering valuable information, services, and resources to help residents thrive through the holiday season and beyond.

Attendees will enjoy complimentary treats and beverages by Cristaudo’s Café and Bakery while they explore the variety of free and low-cost resources available to them. Attendees will also receive a commemorative Carbondale holiday bag while supplies last and have a chance to win exciting prizes throughout the event.

Don’t miss this chance to discover free and low-cost resources, connect with neighbors, and celebrate the season with your community! To learn more about the event, please contact Dianah McGreehan at dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3282.

Find your next great read or holiday gift at the annual CPL Local Author Book Fair! Local authors will be available to answer questions and sign books as guests browse author tables where books will be available for purchase.

Are you a local author interested in table space? Visit carbondalepubliclibrary.org/bookfair