Event Calendar

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers at the Case-Halstead Public Library in Carlyle, IL for a unique chance to view LIVE eagles! This family-friendly event allows participants to view bald eagles both in their natural habitat and up close.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will host Eagle Watch on Saturday, 8 February 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Starting at 8:30 a.m., Park Rangers will have replicas of a bald eagle skull, talons, and feathers on display and will assist visitors with making eagle themed crafts. At 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. the World Bird Sanctuary will present “All About Eagles,” an interactive presentation, with a live bald eagle, that demonstrates the majestic flight and nature of this beautiful bird. Before each presentation, Eldon Hazlet State Park Site Superintendent, Bob Hammel, will inform participants on the local Bald Eagle population at Carlyle Lake.

Throughout the day, Park Rangers and volunteers will be stationed at various locations around the lake to assist visitors with provide spotting scopes to view bald eagles in their natural environment. Maps of these locations will be available on the day of the event at the Case-Halstead Library. Those attending the event are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather.

If you have any questions about the event, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil.

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Are you in High School and love the library? If so, you are the perfect person to join our NEW Youth Advisory Board! This board will be made up of youth who are in High School and have an interest in helping grow teen presence in the library. We will work together to create more programs, a better environment, and more resources for our teens! So join us for our first meeting and learn how you too can make an impact on your library!

TAKE THE PLUNGE

The Polar Plunge, presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap – a leap into the frigid waters of Carlyle Lake. Participants must raise $100 in donations from friends, family and co-workers in exchange for jumping into the icy waters.

Anyone can plunge — young & old.

Attire: Anything but a wet suit; shoes are required; costumes encouraged.

DASH FOR DONUTS

The Polar Donut Dash 5K will be held in conjunction with the Carlyle Polar Plunge. This is the only 5K around that not only tests your speed but your ability to eat donuts! Participants will be treated to multiple donut stops along the route and will receive a minute deduction from their overall time for each donut they consume along the course. Awards will be given to the top three individuals in each age category.

For more details visit our Polar Plunge events page. 

Are you in High School and love the library? If so, you are the perfect person to join our NEW Youth Advisory Board! This board will be made up of youth who are in High School and have an interest in helping grow teen presence in the library. We will work together to create more programs, a better environment, and more resources for our teens! So join us for our first meeting and learn how you too can make an impact on your library!

Are you in High School and love the library? If so, you are the perfect person to join our NEW Youth Advisory Board! This board will be made up of youth who are in High School and have an interest in helping grow teen presence in the library. We will work together to create more programs, a better environment, and more resources for our teens! So join us for our first meeting and learn how you too can make an impact on your library!

6th Annual Carlyle Police Department Drug Prevention
4-Person Golf Scramble

12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start

Registration 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Register early to reserve your team spot!

Entry Fee of $75 per player includes:
Lunch, 18 Holes of Golf with Cart, Dinner and Prizes!!

All proceeds benefit the Carlyle Police Department Drug Prevention Program!