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We'll read stories while waiting for Santa to arrive.
Parents, feel free to take your own photos of your children (including babies and toddlers) with Santa. Afterwards there will be snacks and activities upstairs. |
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Rubber Ducky Club
Our Rubber Ducky reading club for children 0-5 years will continue year-round. Remember to pick up or download the new activity sheet each month, then read, write, talk, sing, and play with your child. After completing 15 activities, bring the paper into the Library to receive a Rubber Duck. If you complete 15 more activities during the month you will receive another rubber duck and a free book. Funded by an Early Literacy Grant from the Tracy Family Foundations.
You may pick up an activity sheet at the library, or download them here:
December Activity Sheet for 0-2 years December Activity Sheet for 3-5 years
En español: Diciembre Para bebes 0-2 Para 3-5 años
Play to Learn
Mondays - 9:30 am
Starting Sept. 9- December 9th
Sessions will resume Jan. 6th
Story time and play group for children 0-3
and a caregiver.
Older siblings are welcome. A chance to interact with other parents and children. Held at the Library. Co-sponsored by Early Beginnings.
Mondays - 9:30 am
Starting Sept. 9- December 9th
Sessions will resume Jan. 6th
Story time and play group for children 0-3
and a caregiver.
Older siblings are welcome. A chance to interact with other parents and children. Held at the Library. Co-sponsored by Early Beginnings.
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PreSchool Story Hours
For children 3-5 years, younger with an adult, older siblings also welcome. Tuesdays - 9:30 am No sessions in December - we will resume January 14th. |
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We have uploaded some educational apps to the i-pads. Children are welcome to use the i-pads (with adult supervision) whenever the library is open. Each one now has 2 pair of headphones attached so parents may participate with their children.
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Statewide Readers' Choice Programs
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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 2019-20 reading lists are posted on the websites.
The Library received a set of the Bluestem books from a grant and purchased the Monarch books.
They are shelved up front by the magazines.
If the one you want is checked out, please ask us to put a hold on it for you.
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 will create folders with the available books. When logging into the eReadIllinois site from your computer, select "Statewide Reading Lists" from the top Menu bar. Look for the Bluestem folder on the left side.
Unfortunately these lists are not visible on the mobile app.
Some titles are also available to download from our ADML site with the Overdrive app.
The Library received a set of the Bluestem books from a grant and purchased the Monarch books.
They are shelved up front by the magazines.
If the one you want is checked out, please ask us to put a hold on it for you.
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 will create folders with the available books. When logging into the eReadIllinois site from your computer, select "Statewide Reading Lists" from the top Menu bar. Look for the Bluestem folder on the left side.
Unfortunately these lists are not visible on the mobile app.
Some titles are also available to download from our ADML site with the Overdrive app.
Online Educational Resources & Games
Disclaimer: The Carthage Public Library is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the websites shown below. Although the Library has made an effort to screen the websites , it is not possible to explore them completely.
In addition, Internet websites, links, and content are constantly changing.
Parents are urged to preview all sites and to closely supervise and monitor their child's Internet usage.
Be sure to read all privacy policies. Some of the sites may contain advertisements.
Inclusion on this resource list is not an endorsement of the site, the company, or its advertisers.
In addition, Internet websites, links, and content are constantly changing.
Parents are urged to preview all sites and to closely supervise and monitor their child's Internet usage.
Be sure to read all privacy policies. Some of the sites may contain advertisements.
Inclusion on this resource list is not an endorsement of the site, the company, or its advertisers.
From the American Library Association (ALA)
Links to recommended websites for kids & parents.
gws.ala.org
Links to recommended websites for kids & parents.
gws.ala.org
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
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.
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.
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
https://bensguide.gpo.gov
DKfindout! From the publisher of DK children's books. Explore animals, math, science, history,and more.
Starfall Reading Games
Story Time from Space videos of astronauts reading children's books
ABCya Educational games for kids
Funbrain Games, videos, & books for kids
Sesame Street
PBS Kids Sections for Curious George, Arthur, Daniel Tiger, and many more.
Ranger Rick Animal facts & fun from the National Wildlife Foundation
National Geographic Kids Animal facts & fun (The Library subscribes to this magazine in print form)
Into the Book A reading comprehension resource for elementary students and teachers
focusing on reading strategies.
Starfall Reading Games
Story Time from Space videos of astronauts reading children's books
ABCya Educational games for kids
Funbrain Games, videos, & books for kids
Sesame Street
PBS Kids Sections for Curious George, Arthur, Daniel Tiger, and many more.
Ranger Rick Animal facts & fun from the National Wildlife Foundation
National Geographic Kids Animal facts & fun (The Library subscribes to this magazine in print form)
Into the Book A reading comprehension resource for elementary students and teachers
focusing on reading strategies.
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.
