Eagle Watch
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9 am – Noon
Case-Halstead Public Library, Carlyle, IL

As the winter chill sets in, witness the return of American bald eagles to the Kaskaskia River watershed. These magnificent birds, known for their iconic appearance and soaring presence, migrate to our area during the colder months, creating a unique spectacle against the winter landscape.

Discover the reasons behind their winter migration, learn about their behavior and habits, and marvel at the chance to observe these majestic creatures in action. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or someone seeking a connection with nature, this winter event offers a remarkable opportunity to witness the beauty and resilience of American bald eagles in their seasonal habitat.

LIVE BIRD PRESENTATIONS: World Bird Sanctuary will be located at Case-Halstead Public Library presenting an ‘All About Eagles’ educational program complete with live eagles. Program times will be 9:30 am and 10:30 am. While the programs are free, tickets are required to ensure a quality educational experience and to manage limited parking space.

Limit of 100 participants /per program

An eagle craft station will be available for children to enjoy, along with bald eagle identification sheets and detailed maps highlighting the current eagle nest locations around Carlyle Lake.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484 Option 3.

The Finance Committee will meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month prior to the City Council Meeting at Case Halstead Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.

Please see the agenda for more details… The agenda will be available on Board Docs 48 hours prior to the meeting. Click on this link. http://www.boarddocs.com/il/carlyle/Board.nsf/Public  

Past committee meeting Agendas & Minutes can be found on the Committee Meetings Page.

Information on our City Council members can be found on the City Officials Page.

The City Council will meet every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Case-Halstead Public Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.

Details and more information about the scheduled meeting and past meetings can be found on the Agendas & Minutes Page. 

The regularly scheduled Finance Committee and City Council meetings will be held remotely at 6:45pm and 7:00pm on Monday, March 23, 2020 via Zoom meetings. These meetings are open for the public to view/participate and will still allow for public comment during the appropriate time on the agenda.

Information on our City Council members can be found on the City Officials Page.

The Library Board will meet every 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Case-Halstead Public Library located at 550 6th Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.

Please see the agenda for more details…12 02 2024 Library Board Agenda

Past board meeting Agendas & Minutes can be found on the Board Meetings Page.

Information on our board members can be found on the Appointed Board Members Page.