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RESOLVE TO READ: Participate in our 2020 Reading Challenge.
2020: Focus on Illinois
is the theme of our new Independent Reading Challenge
for Adults and High School students.
We will be reading fiction books set in Illinois, non-fiction books about Illinois History and people from Illinois, and books written by Illinois Authors
(any writer who as lived in Illinois at some point in his/her life).
Information and downloadable bookmarks/entry forms are posted on the
2020 Reading Program page of this website.
It's not too late to complete an entry form for January - write down any 2 books you read or listened to that month. Then pick up an entry form for February.
The first quarterly prize drawing will be held at the beginning of April
for those who participated at least once in Jan., Feb., or March.
The more months you read, the better your changes to win a prize.
Go to the Read Without Boundaries page of our website to see the 2019 quarterly winners.
is the theme of our new Independent Reading Challenge
for Adults and High School students.
We will be reading fiction books set in Illinois, non-fiction books about Illinois History and people from Illinois, and books written by Illinois Authors
(any writer who as lived in Illinois at some point in his/her life).
Information and downloadable bookmarks/entry forms are posted on the
2020 Reading Program page of this website.
It's not too late to complete an entry form for January - write down any 2 books you read or listened to that month. Then pick up an entry form for February.
The first quarterly prize drawing will be held at the beginning of April
for those who participated at least once in Jan., Feb., or March.
The more months you read, the better your changes to win a prize.
Go to the Read Without Boundaries page of our website to see the 2019 quarterly winners.
Pushing the Limits Discussion Series
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 pm
Theme: Motion
Join us for a light supper followed by video clips (about rodeo) and discussion of the videos and the book Endurance by Scott Kelly. Copies of the book are available at the Library, but you are not required to read the book to attend.
or adults and High School Students. Our Science partner is Jim Unruh. FREE.
Funded by a Rural Gateways Grant to provide STEM programs for adults in rural libraries.
"Pushing the Limits" is a reading, viewing and discussion program for adults in communities served by rural libraries, made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The program is a work of a team of library professionals, scientists, and filmmakers from organizations including Dartmouth College, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Califa Library Group, Public Library Association, Dawson Media Group,. Institute for Learning Innovations, Goodman Research Group, and Oregon State University.
Thursday, February 27, 6:00 pm
Theme: Motion
Join us for a light supper followed by video clips (about rodeo) and discussion of the videos and the book Endurance by Scott Kelly. Copies of the book are available at the Library, but you are not required to read the book to attend.
or adults and High School Students. Our Science partner is Jim Unruh. FREE.
Funded by a Rural Gateways Grant to provide STEM programs for adults in rural libraries.
"Pushing the Limits" is a reading, viewing and discussion program for adults in communities served by rural libraries, made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The program is a work of a team of library professionals, scientists, and filmmakers from organizations including Dartmouth College, the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the Califa Library Group, Public Library Association, Dawson Media Group,. Institute for Learning Innovations, Goodman Research Group, and Oregon State University.
Knit and Stitch Group
11:00 am - 1:00 pm, First and Third Mondays of the month - March 2, 16, April 6, 20, May 4, 18 Bring a current knitting, crocheting, sewing, or other stitchery project to work on while visiting with others. Want to learn something new? Basic instruction in knitting, crocheting, and sewing will be available. |
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BOOK CLUB
3 Sessions - choose one that fits your schedule. Lunch group - Wed., March 11, 12:00-1:00 pm (bring your lunch). Evening group - Thurs., Mar. 12, 6:30-7:30 pm Afternoon group - Fri., March 13, 3:30-4:30 pm |
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All 3 groups will read and discuss the book Defending Jacob by William Landay in March. Copies are available to check out from the library.
We hope each group will continue to meet monthly. |
GAME CLUB
Do you enjoy playing cards, board games, or dominoes? Join other adults to play games at the Library. Bring your favorite games;
some will be available at the Library.
This group is for adults and students in 7th-12th grades, but if a parent or guardian is attending, children 5 years and older may accompany them and a library staff member will play easier games with the children while the adults enjoy their own games.
If there is enough interest, this group will meet monthly.
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!
Thank You for all of the responses. We will be offering some new adult programs starting in March based on the survey results. Watch this page for information.
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!
Thank You for all of the responses. We will be offering some new adult programs starting in March based on the survey results. Watch this page for information.
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Sewing Machines Available
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Resources for Readers
What are your favorite websites for book reviews and recommendations?
Goodreads.com Bookseriesinorder.com Historicalnovels.info
Goodreads.com Bookseriesinorder.com Historicalnovels.info
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Spanish/English Language Exchange If you know a little Spanish, or would like to learn, come chat with us. This group is now only meeting occasionally, so call the Library first to see when the next get together will be. |
CAFE Y CONVERSACION
Intercambio del Lenguaje (Espanol y Ingles) Si quieres mejorar su ingles, viene y charla con nosotros. Ahora reunimos solamente de vez en cuando. Favor de llamar a la biblioteca para preguntar cuando la proxima reunion sera. |
Support the Library by joining the Friends of the Carthage Public Library
Contact the Friends via email: FriendsofCarthageLibrary@gmail.com or Like us on Facebook
Contact the Friends via email: FriendsofCarthageLibrary@gmail.com or Like us on Facebook
