Community Calendar

El Dorado is an official toy drop off for Shining Star Foundation. From now until December 20th, bring unwrapped toys to the bar. Bring smiles to children going through hard times. The Shining Stars Foundation is collecting toys for children ages 3 to 18: Gift Cards, Books, Art Supplies, Outdoor Gear, Action Figures, Dolls, Recreational Items, board Games, Remote-Controlled Cars, Legos, Dolls, Stuffed Animals, Sports Equipment, Electronic Games and Smart Devices.

Bring in an old chair and learn the art and craft of Upholstery from start to finish with Master Upholsterer Claire Wright in this 3 day intensive class. You will tear down, plan and cut, and upholster your own chair in new fabric. Leave with a brand new chair made by you!

Each holiday season Carbondale Arts transforms the gallery space into Deck the Walls Holiday Market, featuring more than 50 local and regional artisans and small businesses. It’s an amazing opportunity to shop local and small, supporting our local creative economy, with an excellent variety of quality, handmade gifts.
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 11am-4pm (December only).

Preschoolers and their accompanying adults are invited to the library every week for stories, activities, and music with friends!

An engaging time where you and your child are invited to listen to stories, participate in large motor movement, experience sensory activities, and be able to interact with other children and caregivers. This is geared to children 0-3 years old.

Tiempo destinado al aprendizaje, en que tu pequeñ@ y tú están invitad@s a escuchar cuentos, participar en extensas actividades de movimiento, experimentar actividades sensoriales e interactuar con otros niñ@s y adult@s a su cuidado. Este programa está destinado a pequeñ@s de 0 a 3 años de edad. El programa será facilitado en inglés.

Do you love to write? Join us for the Carbondale Branch Library Poets & Writers Group for adults. Engage in writing prompts that ignite the imagination, learn new craft strategies and styles, and be inspired by other poets and writers in the group. Bring your muses, a journal, as well as water and a snack if you wish.

Holiday shopping for kids on a piggy-bank budget!

Find great handmade gifts for teachers, friends, and family.
Snacks and kid-friendly beverages will be served. Plus ceramic ornament painting!

El Dorado is an official toy drop off for Shining Star Foundation. From now until December 20th, bring unwrapped toys to the bar. Bring smiles to children going through hard times. The Shining Stars Foundation is collecting toys for children ages 3 to 18: Gift Cards, Books, Art Supplies, Outdoor Gear, Action Figures, Dolls, Recreational Items, board Games, Remote-Controlled Cars, Legos, Dolls, Stuffed Animals, Sports Equipment, Electronic Games and Smart Devices.

FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) with Jesse Porter - Hammered Straight
4:30pm -7:30pm - FREE Gondola after 4pm. No coupon needed.
As the sun dips below the snow-capped peaks surrounding Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, the Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) comes alive with a dazzling display of holiday magic. From 5pm to 8pm every Friday during the festive season, the park transforms into a winter wonderland, blanketed in nearly half a million twinkling lights, an awe-inspiring, towering Christmas tree, and lively music. Stroll through the park's winding paths while sipping on hot cocoa or specialty beverages, pausing to admire the intricate light displays and snap photos in front of the magnificent tree. As lively music fills the air, a palpable sense of cheer takes over, allowing visitors to create cherished memories against the backdrop of Glenwood Caverns' stunning natural beauty and views. Whether you're looking to get into the holiday spirit or simply enjoy a delightful evening out, Friday Afternoon Club at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is sure to leave you feeling merry and bright.

LIVE MUSIC WITH THE RESCUE BAND