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405 West Main Street
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-0354
 

HOURS

Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-6pm 
Sun: 1pm-6pm
"Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill."

—Barbara Tuchman

 

What's New and Upcoming...

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Project Next Generation (PNG) Program Information
PNG Logo5th - 8th grade students are welcome to join Project Next Generation (PNG). It's a great time and fun for all.

Summer Session 1: June 18 - July 10
Summer Session 2: July 16 - August 7
Time: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm (noon)

Here are just a few things we will do...  - Look at solar power to see how it works. - A QR code scavenger hunt. - Take computers and other items apart. - Learn how to geocache. - Make a recycled craft. - Learn to edit digital photos. - Learn how to make a website.  Read More...
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Bookmark: Library Newsletter
The May-June Bookmark: Library Newsletter is now available.
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Brown Bag and a Book Discussion Group 4/9-6/4
Brown BagBrown Bag and a Book Discussion Group is a group of book lovers that meets together every Monday throughout the months of April, May and June. The discussion begins promptly at noon. Just bring your brown bag lunch and one book to discuss/share! Meets April 9 - June 4.
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Senior Coffee Club June 5 at 9:30am
Coffee and DoughnutsThe Carbondale Public Library is offering a new program for seniors. The first Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., seniors are invited to come to the library’s meeting room for coffee, donuts and fun! Themes of interest to seniors will be presented each month.
The theme for May is “Money Matters Revisited”.
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NEW: List of Scholarships for African American and Minority Students
Graduation Cap and MoneyWe now have a List of Scholarships for African American and Minority Students for your use.

Please let us know if you see that any of the links do not work or if you know of any scholarships that we should add.
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TAX INFORMATION
It's tax season once again!  Pick up your forms in the library or get them online. 
 
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free help for older taxpayers and people with limited incomes. 
MURDALE BAPTIST CHURCH 
2701 W MAIN ST CARBONDALE, IL 62901-1033 
(618) 529-5800  
Site Schedule: Tue 8:30AM-2:30PM Wed 8:30AM-2:30PM By Appointment Only
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NEW: Genealogy Resources
Genealogy TreeYou will now find "Genealogy Resources" on our website under the "Research Databases, Book Suggestions & Other Resources for YOU!" section. 

Look at some useful databases and great websites. Happy genealogy searching!
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Download eBooks, Audiobooks, Videos and Music from
Southern Illinois Libraries On The Go
Southern Illinois Libraries on the GO! LogoYou can now download eBooks, audiobooks, videos and music. All you need is your library card and pin number. You can check out up to 5 at a time on your computer, electronic book reading device, or smart phone. To get started, go to:
 
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ADOPT-A-MAGAZINE
Time Magazine CoverHelp support the library by donating today towards the subscription cost of one of our many magazines!

Choose an available magazine title and make a donation of any amount. A bookplate with the information that you choose will be placed next to the current issue of your selected magazine.

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MUZZY ONLINE teaches English, French, Spanish, Italian or German. MUZZY ONLINE is the fun way to learn a foreign language.

Muzzy Online VerticalMUZZY ONLINE, the award-winning BBC Language Course for Children is now available to CPL patrons through the library's website using their 14-digit library card number. MUZZY ONLINE uses functional language, repetition and "spiraling". Words and phrases are first introduced and then reintroduced many times in several new contexts. MUZZY ONLINE uses a natural immersion approach surrounding learners with visual, aural and contextual language, modeled on the way we learn our first language. It's perfect for beginning to intermediate language learners of all ages.

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Accelerated Reading List at AR BookFinder
AR BookFinder AR BookFinder allows users to search for books in the Accelerated Reader (AR) program used by local schools. Books may be searched by title, author, reading level, interest level and point value.  
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Support Carbondale Public Library with a Schnucks Customer Card!
  • Schnucks Customer CardPick up your Schnucks Customer Card at Carbondale Public Library. 
  • Present your card to the cashier every time you shop at Schnucks. 
  • When you shop, a percentage of money will be donated to Carbondale Public Library.    Read More...
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Online Payments and Donations
You can now pay fines, pay for lost materials, or make monetary donations online. All you need is your library card and credit card. It's easy! You can now use your credit card at the library. Read more...
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