We are now open in our new library building - 250 N 1st Street in Carthage.
Preschool Story Time/Move and groove
Preschool Storytime is on Tuesdays at 9:30 am followed by a craft, beginning September 1, 2026.
No session on September 15 or October 6.
Move and Groove will be held on Wednesdays at 9:30 am,
beginning September 2, 2026
No session on September 16, October 7, or November 11.
Preschool Storytime is on Tuesdays at 9:30 am followed by a craft, beginning September 1, 2026.
No session on September 15 or October 6.
Move and Groove will be held on Wednesdays at 9:30 am,
beginning September 2, 2026
No session on September 16, October 7, or November 11.
STEAM CLUB
STEAM Club is for kids in grades K-6th.
It is held on Tuesday afternoons at 3:15 pm,
beginning September 1, 2026.
No session on September 15, October 6 or November 24.
STEAM Club is for kids in grades K-6th.
It is held on Tuesday afternoons at 3:15 pm,
beginning September 1, 2026.
No session on September 15, October 6 or November 24.
Photos from STEAM Club and PreSchool Storytimes
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
More information and links to a sign up form and forms for keeping track of books are on a special 1000 Books Before Kindergarten page of this website.
Prizes are awarded for every 100 book milestone, so even children who will enter Kindergarten this Fall are encouraged to register and participate.
Vroom.org and the downloadable Vroom App are another source of ideas
for quick and easy brain building activities and tips for interacting with babies and toddlers.
Statewide Readers' Choice Programs K-8th grade
Monarch Award
for K- 3rd Grade |
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 Rebecca Caudill
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These 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) can vote for their favorite. Voting occurs in February. 4th and 5th grade students can also participate in the Rebeccca Caudill awards list. PDF's are attached above
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 the 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 the 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.
Online Educational Resources & Games & Entertainment
We are moving these links to our new "Educational Resources" page.
