Carthage Public Library District, Carthage, Illinois

Clicking "Search our Collection" above, will open a link to RSACat, our on-line Card Catalog.
After conducting a search, the results page will have 3 tabs.
The first shows only physical books, movies, etc. that are owned by Carthage Public Library.
The second tab shows ebooks and eaudios that our patrons can download
and includes titles from both ADML (Overdrive/Libby) and ereadIllinois (axis360).
The third tab shows items owned by all libraries in our consortia.
If you place a hold, the item will come to us through InterLibray Loan.
You may still use the filters on the left to limit your search (such as include only movies or exclude movies)

Download the new RSAcat Mobile App from your app store.
Log in with your library barcode number and PIN.
View your account, search our collection and that of other libraries in our consortia,
and place holds.

RESOLVE TO READ
We are in the process of creating our 2020 Adult Reading Challenge.
For January, read or listen to any two adult or young adult books of your choice, and fill out the bookmark form
to be entered in a quarterly prize drawing.
Go to the Read Without Boundaries page of our website to see the 2019 quarterly winners.

Adult Programs Survey
The Carthage Public Library would like to know what types of adult programs the community would like the Library to offer and what days and times are best. Please help us by taking a short survey using
this link: https://forms.gle/edetvZCh6sgWX4LR7.
Mark all choices that apply.
If you don't like on-line surveys, you're welcome to come in and talk to us or call 217-357-3232.

Thank You!

Movie Matinee - Abominable
Friday, January 17, 1:00 pm - Cancelled
(school gets out early that day)
Rescheduled for Monday, January 20, 1:00 pm
Martin Luther King Day

This movie is is rated PG.
Children 5 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
All children & students need a signed parental permission form.
FREE.
Refreshments will be served.

Report of usage of Library materials and
services from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

You may download a copy of the document
from this link: CPLD year in review 18-19.

Values were calculated using the American Library Association's Library Value Calculator at:
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/library-value-calculator.

Search for ebooks and audios to check out and download.

Request a PIN from the Library and use it and your library card's barcode number
to log in to either ADML or eReadIllinois.
These ebooks and e-audios are also included in our Card Catalog, http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/en_US/CarthagePLD/

ADML: Alliance Digital Media Library
Uses the Overdrive app or
the new Libby app
includes ebooks in kindle format

eRead Illinois
Uses the Axis.360 app

BiblioBoard.com &
Inkie.org
free ebook collections available to all Illinois residents - no library card needed. Download the BiblioBoard app for the "Recovering the Classics" collection, "Popup Picks" which change quarterly, children's books, Open Educational resources/textbooks and more.
Inkie.org features books by and resources for independent authors.

Illinois Legal Aid -
Hancock County's Legal
Self- Help Center.

Additional Statewide legal forms available from this link
illinoiscourts.gov

New Database - Gale Legal Forms Library

24/7 access. For now, use "carthage" as the password. Soon, you will enter your library barcode number to access. It is also available for use by all within the Library during our regular hours.

Information and resources for job seekers and employers.

New Database - Testing & Education Reference Center

Prepare for upcoming standardized tests with Testing & Education Reference Center from Gale. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, ASVAB, NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship. It also offers practice questions for certification tests for various career fields including: accounting, cosmetology, fire fighter, law enforcement, postal worker, real estate, and social work. It offers information on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as resume, interviewing and networking advice. Whether you’re a student planning for college or a professional renewing certification or embarking on a new career path, Testing & Education Reference Center can help you along the way.

24/7 access. For now, use "carthage" as the password. Soon, you will enter your library barcode number to access. It is also available for use by all within the library during our regular hours.

Carthage Public Library now subscribes to the Library Edition of Ancestry.
It may only be accessed within the Library. Search US Federal Census Records, Vital Records (births, marriages, deaths), Military Records and Immigration Records. Downloadable forms such as ancestral charts and family group sheets are available to print and the Learning Center has research aids, tips & tricks.

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library and the RAILS Library System that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theaters, and other fun and local cultural venues. How do I get a Pass? Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have two active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation. https://exploremoreillinois.org

Use the icons below or the drop down menus at the top of the page
to move to the other pages of the Library's website.