500 Wabash Avenue (SW corner of the square), Carthage, IL 62321 217-357-3232 email: [email protected]
Take a Virtual Tour!
To take the virtual tour, use the arrows on the photos to move through the building, or use the navigation pane on the left to jump to a specific area. Rotate each image for a 360 degree view. Click on the blue circles for more information. The tour was created by Midwest Pano and funded with grants from the Tracy Family Foundation.
Finding Library Materials
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 5 tabs, plus filtering options.
The first tab shows all physical books, movies, etc. that are owned by Carthage Public Library. The Juvenile tab, shows items that are for children. If our copy is checked out, you may place a hold to be on the waiting list.
The third tab shows e-books and e-audios that our patrons can download and includes titles from both ADML (Overdrive/Libby) and ereadIllinois (Boundless).
The ALL RSA tab shows items owned by all libraries in our consortia. If you place a hold, the item will come to us through InterLibrary Loan. The filters are very helpful here to limit by format or specify adult or juvenile.
The "Online Articles" tab is new - our card catalog now contains thousands of downloadable Open Access articles and ebooks.
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 5 tabs, plus filtering options.
The first tab shows all physical books, movies, etc. that are owned by Carthage Public Library. The Juvenile tab, shows items that are for children. If our copy is checked out, you may place a hold to be on the waiting list.
The third tab shows e-books and e-audios that our patrons can download and includes titles from both ADML (Overdrive/Libby) and ereadIllinois (Boundless).
The ALL RSA tab shows items owned by all libraries in our consortia. If you place a hold, the item will come to us through InterLibrary Loan. The filters are very helpful here to limit by format or specify adult or juvenile.
The "Online Articles" tab is new - our card catalog now contains thousands of downloadable Open Access articles and ebooks.
RSAcat Mobile App is working again!
Log in with your library barcode number and PIN. (Contact the library if you don't know your PIN) View your account, search our collection and that of other libraries in our consortia, and place holds.
Install it free from your app store: RSAcat Mobile on Android or RSAcat Mobile on iOS
Log in with your library barcode number and PIN. (Contact the library if you don't know your PIN) View your account, search our collection and that of other libraries in our consortia, and place holds.
Install it free from your app store: RSAcat Mobile on Android or RSAcat Mobile on iOS
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LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS:
Monday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday CLOSED |
Upcoming Programs & Activities are listed on our Calendar of Events page.
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Chromebooks now available for checkout
Carthage Public Library now has four Chromebooks that can be checked out by our adult patrons. The Chromebooks can connect wirelessly to the Internet, or if no Wi-fi is available, they can use the built-in LTE connection.
Chromebook policy and users' agreement.
This project was made possible by funding from a Broadband Regional Engagement for Adoption + Digital Equity (READY) grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through Western Illinois University (WIU) and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
Carthage Public Library now has four Chromebooks that can be checked out by our adult patrons. The Chromebooks can connect wirelessly to the Internet, or if no Wi-fi is available, they can use the built-in LTE connection.
Chromebook policy and users' agreement.
This project was made possible by funding from a Broadband Regional Engagement for Adoption + Digital Equity (READY) grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through Western Illinois University (WIU) and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
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 RSACat, our Card Catalog.
to log in to either ADML or eReadIllinois.
These ebooks and e-audios are also included in our RSACat, our Card Catalog.
ADML: Alliance Digital Media Library
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eRead Illinois
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This database features RAILS Community Collections and the Indie Illinois e-book collection, as well as resources for independent authors.
The content is available free to everyone in Illinois - no library card is required - through the Biblioboard app Inkie.org Project Gutenberg -- free ebooks of classics and older literary works that are no longer under copyright in the U.S. |
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.
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.
Try out these online resources made available at no cost to all public libraries through the Office of the Secretary of State / Illinois State Library. There are e-book collections plus more than 45 databases with information on a wide variety of topics. These include: auto and small engine repair, business resources, consumer health, home improvement, hobbies & crafts, newspapers, and a LearningExpress Suite with test preparation, computer skills, and career information.
Stop in the library to explore these new databases or use your library card barcode number to log in for 24/7 remote access.
Stop in the library to explore these new databases or use your library card barcode number to log in for 24/7 remote access.
A to Z Databases
Available for all to use within the Library. 24/7 remote access for Carthage Library Patrons
Log in with your library card barcode number.
Available for all to use within the Library. 24/7 remote access for Carthage Library Patrons
Log in with your library card barcode number.
Recipes & cooking videos from throughout the USA. Also food history and trivia. Fun videos of food commercials from the past.
https://www.atozfoodamerica.com/?c=Uvx65GuwAI 
Information about World History, cultures, languages, foods, religions, and more from 174 countries. Includes lesson plans. https://www.atozworldculture.com/?c=Uvx65GuwAI |
Comprehensive collection of royalty-free downloadable maps of all types: City, Country, & World Maps; topographic, Climate, Geology, and Ecology Maps; Historical Maps; Flags, and more. Also a GeoFindIt! Game.
www.atozmapsonline.com/?c=Uvx65GuwAI 
Comprehensive travel guide providing practical information for travelers and students. Featuring 202 cities from around the world. City facts, maps, climate & weather, food, language, attractions & excursions, nightlife, shopping, and more. https://www.atozworldtravel.com/?c=Uvx65GuwAI |
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Information and resources for job seekers and employers.
Free on-line course from Chicago PLD available to all: "Getting a Job using Illinois Worknet" |
How to e-file court documents: www.illinoiscourts.gov/self-help/how-to-e-file/ or
https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/e-filing-basics
Additional Statewide legal forms available from this link
illinoiscourts.gov
https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/e-filing-basics
Additional Statewide legal forms available from this link
illinoiscourts.gov
il.freelegalanswers.org Eligible individuals can submit a question and receive an answer from an attorney.
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://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?Carthage
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The Library's wi-fi signal is accessible from the sidewalk and parking areas outside our building. Come into the Library to request the password.
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Library Lines Newsletters -- If you would like to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter via email,
send your contact information to [email protected] and we'll add you to our email list.
Download a copy here: June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 Aug. & Sept. 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023, September 2023, June 2023 - Summer May 2023, April 2023, March 2023 Feb. 2023 Jan. 2023, Dec. 2022 Nov. 2022, Oct. 2022, Sept 2022, August 2022, June 2022, May 2022, April 2022, March 2022, February 2022, January 2022, December 2021, November 2021, October 2021, September 2021, August 2021, July 2021, May/June 2021, April 2021, March 2021, Jan/Feb 2021
send your contact information to [email protected] and we'll add you to our email list.
Download a copy here: June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 Aug. & Sept. 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023, September 2023, June 2023 - Summer May 2023, April 2023, March 2023 Feb. 2023 Jan. 2023, Dec. 2022 Nov. 2022, Oct. 2022, Sept 2022, August 2022, June 2022, May 2022, April 2022, March 2022, February 2022, January 2022, December 2021, November 2021, October 2021, September 2021, August 2021, July 2021, May/June 2021, April 2021, March 2021, Jan/Feb 2021
Annual Report Numbers for the Library's Fiscal Year July 2023 - June 2024
The Community Uses Our Library
* checking out physical books, movies, and audio books
* reading newspapers and magazines
*accessing our on-line databases and free downloadable e-books and audiobooks
* using computers, Wifi, printer/copier and Fax machine.
*participating in programs and events
* using our spaces to study, work, or hold meetings
This report of usage of Library materials and
services from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 may be downloaded from this link:
Year Review Snapshot 2023-24
Values were calculated using values from:
ilovelibraries.org/what-libraries-do/calculator
* checking out physical books, movies, and audio books
* reading newspapers and magazines
*accessing our on-line databases and free downloadable e-books and audiobooks
* using computers, Wifi, printer/copier and Fax machine.
*participating in programs and events
* using our spaces to study, work, or hold meetings
This report of usage of Library materials and
services from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 may be downloaded from this link:
Year Review Snapshot 2023-24
Values were calculated using values from:
ilovelibraries.org/what-libraries-do/calculator
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See the New Building Construction page of this website for more information about our project and the Library Foundation's page for more about our Capital Campaign and how you can help us Dare to Dream. All donations are appreciated!
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PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
The first video promotes our Dare to Dream campaign to construct a new library building.
The second is a fun video highlighting just a few of the many services offered by the Carthage Public Library District.
These videos can also be found on our YouTube page - please share the links with others:
https://youtu.be/iDfdFu86Hp8 https://youtu.be/kX-h2LTYSis
The first video promotes our Dare to Dream campaign to construct a new library building.
The second is a fun video highlighting just a few of the many services offered by the Carthage Public Library District.
These videos can also be found on our YouTube page - please share the links with others:
https://youtu.be/iDfdFu86Hp8 https://youtu.be/kX-h2LTYSis
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Thank you to everyone who gave their time to be filmed, even if your segment didn't make it into either of the final videos.
Thanks to Table Sixteen Productions for creating the videos and to the Tracy Family Foundation which provided the funding.
Thanks to Table Sixteen Productions for creating the videos and to the Tracy Family Foundation which provided the funding.
CMS student Colin Weber, WMWEBZ Productions, also made promotional videos for the Library.
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Colin also created a longer documentary, interviewing Library Director, Amy Gee about libraries and the plans to construct a new library building. The last five minutes are a tour, which includes going upstairs. https://youtu.be/DjR9I-Zytuo
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This 5 minute segment is an excerpt from the longer documentary. It focuses on the part of the interview about the library's plans for a new building. https://youtu.be/YkxRU63XfiU
