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We're gearing up for Summer Reading!!

The 2017 theme is "Reading by Design."  
Reading log programs for all ages (children, teens, & adults) will begin May 30.  
Activity sessions, with lots of fun crafts and projects,  begin the week of June 5.
 Flyers and registration forms are available at the Library, or register on-line using the form on the Summer Reading page of this website.

LEGO Building Contest
- Participants are encouraged to read a book and then build a project based on the  title, a character or scene from that book using LEGO® bricks.

-Submit one project to the library by June 24, 2017.  Projects will be on display at the library until July 7, 2017.  We ask that the projects are picked between July 8-12, during library hours.

- A prize will be awarded to the creator of the winning project in the following age categories: preschool, ages 5-7, ages 8-11, ages 12-17.

- Use your own LEGO®, DUPLO®, Mega bloks® or other LEGO® compatible plastic bricks to build a creation at home.

¨ Entries must be your own creation, not a LEGO® designed kit, project found online, in a magazine, etc.

- Your creation must be on a base no bigger than 18 x18 inches. The base can be wood, cardboard, a LEGO® flat base, etc. and can be decorated to fit with your project.

-Please include a index card or slip of paper with your name and the title.

-Your creation should be built secure enough to survive transport to locations within the library.

-One entry per participant.
 
Winners will be announced June 30, 2017 via the library website and Facebook page. Winners’ names will also be posted inside the library.​

    PARENT SURVEY

    This survey is for parents or care givers of children 0-5 years of age, in the Carthage Public Library District.

    How many children do you have or take care of in each of these age groups?

    During the school year, during which of these days and time periods would your 3-5 year old child(ren) be able to attend a PreSchool Story Hour at the Library?   (If your children are not yet in that age range, you may still express a preference for the future.)  Check all that apply.

    We are considering starting a toddler story time for 1-3 year old children accompanied by an adult.  
    ​We could also incorporate some "lapsit" type activities for infants.

    During the school year, when would you be able to attend a toddler/infant time with your child(ren)?  Check all that apply.  
    Thank you for taking our survey!!  Please spread the word to others you know who have young children.  Thanks.

Statewide Readers' Choice Programs

Both programs are sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA).  Each year, a list of books is chosen by the statewide committee, and Carthage Public Library purchases and displays the books.  Children who read or listen to the required number of books (5 for Monarch, 4 for Bluestem) are eligible to vote for their favorite.  Students who attend Carthage Primary usually vote in the classroom.  Home schooled students (or students from other school districts) may ask for a ballot at the Library in February. Carthage Public Library will submit the votes to the state.  Small prizes are usually awarded to individuals or classes who complete the program.
The 2017-2018 reading lists are posted on the websites.
We will be purchasing the books, but until we do, we are happy to borrow them from other libraries.

 Also some of the titles are available as downloadable ebooks or audio books from the eReadIllinois site with the axis 360 app.  For your convenience, we have created folders with the available books.  When logging into the eReadIllinois site from your computer, select "Statewide Reading Lists" from the top Menu bar.  Then each of the 4 programs will be listed on the left side.  Unfortunately these lists are not visible on the mobile app.
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Online educational Resources

Disclaimer:  The Carthage Public Library is not responsible for the content of any of the websites shown below.  Although the Library has made an effort to screen the websites before adding the link to our site, Internet websites, links, and content are constantly changing.  Parents are urged to preview all sites and to monitor their child's Internet usage.  Some of the sites may contain ads.
Graphic link to Find a Book Illinois


Find a Book Illinois (http://www.lexile.com/fab/Illinois) helps you find good fit books for your child.  Type in your child's lexile score or grade level information and his/her interests. As you browse the lists of books there is an option to "Find it in a Library" to see if it's available at the Carthage Public Library.  Please remember that if we don't own a book, we can usually borrow it for you from another library.
Daily Vroom - a free mobile app for parents with suggestions of quick and easy activities parents can do with young children to help build their brains,  www.joinvroom.org.  For more information also check out  www.readysetgrowadamsco.org 
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Graphic link to abcmouse.com
 ABCmouse.com:  With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-6+) From Age of Learning, Inc.

Program is Free to use IN our library (not from home).  You may use our computers or use the library's wireless hotspot on a personal device.  Use as "guest" or create an account with parent's email, a log-in and password.  If you create an account the child's progress and scores will be saved.  
Storyline Online:  The SAG-AFTRA Foundation records well-known actors reading children’s books and makes graphically dynamic videos so that children around the world can be read to with just the click of a Storyline Online video book image.
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Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, from the Government Printing Office, provides information about the U.S. government, a "Place the States" game, and printable activities.
https://bensguide.gpo.gov