Carthage Public Library District, Carthage, Illinois

Clicking the "Search our Collection" button 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)

The Carthage Public Library will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17.
All Library programs are cancelled.

March 22, 2020 Update:
In compliance with the IL Governor's Stay-at-Home Order, Carthage Public Library District will no longer be able to continue our curbside delivery of materials.

If you have library materials, please keep them at home until the Library is able to re-open. Do not worry about due dates and ignore any automatically emailed overdue notices. No fines will be charged during this time period.

Information about our independent reading challenge for adults and high school students, the Rubber Ducky Club activity sheets for families with children 0-5 years, and a form for entering the bookmark design contest are all available on this website.

You are encouraged to use our Testing and Education Resource database, and our databases for downloading e-books and audio books. In addition, some companies are providing free access (no library card or PIN needed) to their databases of e-books and audio books. We are providing links to those on our website along with links to educational websites.

The Library’s wi-fi signal is accessible outside the building. The network is "Library Guest" and the password is Library1234 (with a capital L).

As circumstances change, we will send notices to WCAZ radio and post information here and on our Facebook pages. We will re-evaluate the situation after April 7 to determine when we will be able to resume normal operations and reschedule programs.

The Library will not be staffed, so we will be unable to answer the telephone, but we will monitor email: cartlib@mtcnow.net.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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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.

It's Time for the 2020 Census

Have you received your census form or postcard?
It is vitally important that EVERY household completes the census and includes EACH person who lives in the home.

Data from the census will affect funding for the library, and our towns and county. It will affect funding for roads, school lunches, and much more. For Illinois, it will affect the number of US representatives we are able to elect.

The census may be completed on paper and mailed in, by telephone, or on-line. If you have questions, library staff would be happy to assist you.

The video below explains why the census is so important.

This video gives step-by-step instructions for completing the census on-line. Or just come into the library and we will help.

Bookmark Design Contest
Open to Adults, Teens, and Children of all ages.
Draw a 7.5" x 2.25" bookmark with an original design (no copyrighted figures or characters), and a library or reading related theme.
Entries are due by 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 9. -- The due date will be extended until we open again.
Entries will be divided into categories based on age, and at least one winner will be chosen from each age group.
Bookmarks will be judged on theme, creativity, originality, attractiveness, and neatness.
Winning bookmarks will be reproduced in limited quantities and distributed at the library during
National Library Week (April 20-25). Winning designs will also be posted on the Library's Facebook page and website.
Each winner will receive $5.00 in "library cash" which may be used to pay for overdue fines, copies, or book sale items.

Entry forms are available at the Library, or you may
download entry form here 2020_bookmark_contest_entry_form.pdf- print it in Landscape orientation.
You may mail your entry to Carthage Public Library, 500 Wabash Ave., Carthage, IL 62321,
email it to cartlib@mtcnnow.net, or wait until the Library is able to reopen and turn it in then.

2020: Focus on Illinois
is the theme of our new Independent Reading Challenge for Adults and High School students.

Information and downloadable bookmarks/entry forms are posted on the 2020 Reading Program page of this website.

Feel free to email us to let us know that you completed the month's challenge.
Just tell us what book you read, and what you thought about it. We will then enter you in the quarterly prize drawing. cartlib@mtcnow.net.

E-books and audiobooks count for this program, and we've rearranged our monthly themes a bit to make it easier to find books that fit the theme. So use our databases below to find books to read or listen to.

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
http://alliance.lib.overdrive.com

eRead Illinois
Uses the Axis.360 app

http://carthage.axis360.baker-taylor.com.

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. Look for the "Biblioboard Library of Illinois" or "RAILS for Schools." buttons.
Inkie.org features books by and resources for independent authors.

AudioBookCloud is a database of downloadable audio books for all ages, which is normally only available to libraries and patrons through a paid subscription.
From now through August 31, 2020 Tumble Books is allowing Libraries to provide free access to patrons.
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6

Tumble Book Library, a database of ebooks for grades K-6, and Tumble Math, a K-6 Math book database, are normally only available to libraries and patrons through a paid subscription.
From now through August 31, 2020 Tumble books is allowing Libraries to provide free access to patrons.
Username: tumble735
Password: books

Teen Book Cloud, a database of ebooks for grades 7-12, is normally only available to libraries and patrons through a paid subscription.
From now through August 31, 2020 Tumble books is allowing Libraries to provide free access to patrons.
Username: tumble2020
Password: A3b5c6

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.

Due to current conditions, with the Library required to be closed, ProQuest has graciously provided access to our Ancestry Library Edition outside of the library for a limited time (tentatively through the end of April)

This access is only for residents of our Carthage Public Library District.
A password is required. Please email the library at cartlib@mtcnow.net and provide your name, home address, and telephone number. Library staff will then provide you with the password to gain access to our Ancestry Database page.

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

This is a great video from RAILS, our Library system.

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.

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