Hallow-Teen Week
Each night there will be a craft and movie, plus snacks and candy. Tonight, make mini potions and watch a movie! Ages 12 - 18
Halloween Parade Story Hour
Wear your costume, read a story, sing and dance, then parade around the whole library to get some candy! All Younger Children and their caregivers are welcome!
Octoberfest Vendor & Craft Show
The Octoberfest Vendor & Craft Show 2026 will take place in Marion at the Marion Centre Mall (next to Rural King) from 10 am to 6 pm. The event will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in conjunction with
Thrillville Tee Off
Baseball and golf collide Oct. 1–11 in a one-of-a-kind stadium golf experience presented by House2Home Realty. There’s a new way to play at Mountain Dew Park this October, and it doesn’t involve a bat or a glove.From October 1–11, Thrillville
World Postcard Day Celebration
October 1st is World Postcard Day. Join a worldwide celebration honoring the joy a handwritten note in the mail brings! Stop by Carnegie Commons to choose a postcard and a write a note to brighten someone's day. Postcards will be
October Book Club
Meet in the McCoskey Room to discuss the book The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett. Ages 18+
Folk-ish
Save the date for the first concert in our all new Artist Series at Market Street Music Conservatory! Our Artist Series concerts will bring our community exceptional music performed by world class musicians and will help Market Street Music Conservatory
Silver Jewels Fall Warehouse Market
Kick off fall with a day of shopping at the Silver Jewels Co. Fall Warehouse Market in West Frankfort! Browse handmade goods, crafts, boutique finds, pumpkins, mums, sweet treats, food trucks and more.
Book Launch Party: Haunting Coretta Jones
Come celebrate the launch of the debut novel, a gothic paranormal suspense titled HAUNTING CORETTA JONES written by K.B. MacNeille!
SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival
LET’S SHUT DOWN THE STRIP! The City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, and friends are going for a three-peat on Friday, October 16, when they once again close Illinois Avenue to traffic and invite everyone to the 3rd Annual SIU
