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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
January 11th- until it is safe to meet in person, the library is having Preschool Storytime Take and Make bags. There is a different activity each week! To register the librarian needs to know your child's first name and age. Once you have registered there will be a bag available every week for your child to take home! Bags are made on Mondays The activities go along with a book or theme. Copies of the book for the week are also available for checkout.
April is National Frog Month!
Stop in to check out a frog book and pick up a craft bag to make a frog game.
Then watch this video of Library Director Amy Gee reading a pop-up book version of The Wide-Mouthed Frog.
https://youtu.be/URA-dy-yRqA
The book was written by Keith Faulkner, illustrated by Jonathan Lambert and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc. Read with permission.
Stop in to check out a frog book and pick up a craft bag to make a frog game.
Then watch this video of Library Director Amy Gee reading a pop-up book version of The Wide-Mouthed Frog.
https://youtu.be/URA-dy-yRqA
The book was written by Keith Faulkner, illustrated by Jonathan Lambert and published by Dial Books for Young Readers, a member of Penguin Putnam Inc. Read with permission.
A New Story Book Walk is Ready!
Our new story book walk features the book Kite Day: A Bear & Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand. The pages are on yard signs along the sidewalk surrounding the Courthouse.
This time the storybook walk starts across the street from the Library and moves clockwise (the opposite direction from the traffic) around the courthouse.
After you've finished, if you stop in the library during regular hours each family will receive a kite, while supplies last. (This book and prize are provided through an early literacy grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.)
We would like to know how many people participate - it's important for our annual statistical report to the state - so the last sign includes a QR code that leads to a very short on-line survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ82VNP. So you can stop in (and get a kite), call 217-357-3232, email cartlib@mtcnow.net, or complete the on-line survey.
Now that Spring is here, it's a great opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise with your family while enjoying a book.
Our new story book walk features the book Kite Day: A Bear & Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand. The pages are on yard signs along the sidewalk surrounding the Courthouse.
This time the storybook walk starts across the street from the Library and moves clockwise (the opposite direction from the traffic) around the courthouse.
After you've finished, if you stop in the library during regular hours each family will receive a kite, while supplies last. (This book and prize are provided through an early literacy grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.)
We would like to know how many people participate - it's important for our annual statistical report to the state - so the last sign includes a QR code that leads to a very short on-line survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQ82VNP. So you can stop in (and get a kite), call 217-357-3232, email cartlib@mtcnow.net, or complete the on-line survey.
Now that Spring is here, it's a great opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise with your family while enjoying a book.
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:
March
March Activity page for 0-2 year-olds March Activity page for 3-5 year-olds
En Español: Marzo para bebes 0-2 Marzo para niños 3-5 años
April
April Activity page for 0-2 year-olds April Activity page for 3-5 year-olds
En Español: Abril para bebes 0-2 Abril 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:
https://ideas.demco.com/tag/activity-calendar/
Bookmark Design Contest Winners
Thank you to the 25 students who entered our Bookmark Design Contest. Entries were divided into 4 age groups.
For groups with more entries we selected 1st and 2nd place winners.
The winners will receive $5.00 in Carthage Cash and the second place entries will receive $5 in Library Cash.
Stop in the Library during National Library Week (April 5-10) and pick up a printed copy of one of the winning bookmarks.
For groups with more entries we selected 1st and 2nd place winners.
The winners will receive $5.00 in Carthage Cash and the second place entries will receive $5 in Library Cash.
Stop in the Library during National Library Week (April 5-10) and pick up a printed copy of one of the winning bookmarks.
Winner of 1st-2nd Grade
(out of 4 entries): Kerridan Murphy (the heart was glittery.) Winner of 3rd-4th Grade (out of 4 entries) Broxton LeMaire Winner of 5th-6th Grade (out of 9 entries) Nolan Murphy Winner of 7th Grade & up (out of 8 entries) Olivia Schaller |
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2nd Place 5th & 6th Grade
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2nd Place 7th Grade & up: Kate DeSotel
As always, it was a difficult decision. Below are the "Honorable Mention" entries that received at least 1 vote. 
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Honorable Mention entries
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Statewide Readers' Choice Programs K-5th grade
Be sure to submit your lists and vote for your favorite before March 12.
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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.
