The Library's wifi signal is accessible outside our building.
If you need the password, call the Library at 217-357-3232, or email cartlib@mtcnow.net
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Please design and return a gingerbread person to the library. They will be in attendance at story-time under the tree


Rubber Ducky Club Children 0-5
Remember to pick up or download the new activity sheet each month, then read, write, talk, sing, and play with your child. After completing 15 activities, bring the paper into the Library to receive a Rubber Duck. If you complete 15 more activities during the month you will receive another rubber duck and a free book. Funded by an Early Literacy Grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.
Download the Activity Sheets Here:
December
December Activity page for 0-2 year-olds December Activity page for 3-5 year-olds
En Español: Diciembre para bebes 0-2 Diciembre para niños 3-5 años
January
January Activity page for 0-2 year-olds January Activity page for 3-5 year-olds
En Español: Enero para bebes 0-2 Enero para niños 3-5 años
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.
For more information also check out www.readysetgrowadamsco.org
Another resource: Demco's Early Literacy Calendar & Children's Activity Calendar:
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Statewide Readers' Choice Programs K-5th grade
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Both 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. The Pdf is attached above.
The 2020-21 statewide reading lists are now posted on the websites.
Many of the titles are available to download as e-books or audios from eread Illinois. If you are using a computer, after logging in, open the navigation menu (the 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner) and select Featured Lists. Unfortunately these lists are not visible from the mobile app.
Physical copies are available at the library! Have us put a hold on a book for you today!
Many of the titles are available to download as e-books or audios from eread Illinois. If you are using a computer, after logging in, open the navigation menu (the 3 horizontal lines in the top left corner) and select Featured Lists. Unfortunately these lists are not visible from the mobile app.
Physical copies are available at the library! Have us put a hold on a book for you today!


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.
ABCMouse is offering a free 30 day trial subscription at this time,
as is their Adventure Academy for students 8-13 years.
Just remember to cancel at the end of the period if you don't wish to pay to continue the subscription.
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.
ABCMouse is offering a free 30 day trial subscription at this time,
as is their Adventure Academy for students 8-13 years.
Just remember to cancel at the end of the period if you don't wish to pay to continue the subscription.
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![]() Find a Book Illinois (http://www.lexile.com/fab/Illinois) helps you find good fit books for your child. Type in your child's lexile score or grade level information and his/her interests. As you browse the lists of books there is an option to "Find it in a Library" to see if it's available at the Carthage Public Library. Please remember that if we don't own a book, we can usually borrow it for you from another library. |
Online Educational Resources & Games & Entertainment
We are moving these links to our new "Educational Resources" page.