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The Friends of the Carthage Public Library is a group of volunteers. Our mission is to support and assist the Carthage Public Library in its policies and programs; to promote the development of excellent library service in the community; to foster closer relations between the library and the citizens of the community; to promote knowledge of the library's functions, resources and needs; and to provide the means for members to exchange ideas, information and experiences.
The Friends group provides volunteers to help with Library projects and programs, conducts fund raisers and supplements the library budget by funding programs or purchasing materials, furnishings, or other items for the Carthage Public Library.
The Friends group provides volunteers to help with Library projects and programs, conducts fund raisers and supplements the library budget by funding programs or purchasing materials, furnishings, or other items for the Carthage Public Library.
JOIN THE FRIENDS
Community members are encouraged to become official members of the Friends of the Library
by completing a membership form (available through this link or at the Library) and paying dues.
We are seeking more individuals to attend regular meetings -
to serve as the Executive Board to assist the Officers
Upcoming meetings: (held at the library)
Tentative date, if we need to meet: Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:00 pm
October
Monday, November 4, 5:00 pm - meeting to put baskets together, additional help appreciated.
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
Tentative date, if we need to meet: Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:00 pm
October
Monday, November 4, 5:00 pm - meeting to put baskets together, additional help appreciated.
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
We will be holding our annual Gift Basket Raffle!!
If you have items to donate that we can incorporate into baskets, please bring them to the library by Oct. 31. We also need baskets or other containers. We welcome theme ideas.
If you wish to create an entire gift package - that's fantastic!! Please let us know the theme / name
by early October (so we don't duplicate), and have the basket to us by Nov. 8.
Raffle tickets will be sold from November 18 - December 16.
If you have items to donate that we can incorporate into baskets, please bring them to the library by Oct. 31. We also need baskets or other containers. We welcome theme ideas.
If you wish to create an entire gift package - that's fantastic!! Please let us know the theme / name
by early October (so we don't duplicate), and have the basket to us by Nov. 8.
Raffle tickets will be sold from November 18 - December 16.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting on May 6.
Thanks also to Joyce Steiner for a wonderful program about stoneware and pottery. There's still time to pay dues and turn in a form to be an "official" member of the Friends of the Library. |
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2023 Gift Basket Raffle
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and especially to those who donated items and entire baskets!
We raised $1,585 for the "Believe in the New Library" Capital Campaign!
The photo shows Amy Gee, Library director receiving the check from Melita Finney, president of the Friends.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and especially to those who donated items and entire baskets!
We raised $1,585 for the "Believe in the New Library" Capital Campaign!
The photo shows Amy Gee, Library director receiving the check from Melita Finney, president of the Friends.
FRIENDS Membership & Dues
There are many ways to support the library through the Friends of the Carthage Public Library
There are many ways to support the library through the Friends of the Carthage Public Library
- Attend regular meetings and be part of the executive board.
- Pay dues annually - this makes you an "official" member of the Friends
- Volunteer to help with activities
- Participate in Fundraisers
- Attend the annual meeting
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It's time to renew your Friends Membership
and Pay Your Dues Forms are available at the library, or may be downloaded from the file below.
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USED BOOKS
You don't need to wait for a special sale.
Used books are always available in the library for a donation to the Friends of the Library.
Stop in during regular library hours
 Friends of Library present $1785 to Library trustees from 2022 gift basket raffle.
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Friends of Library present $914 to Library from 2023 Pi Day Sale
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Donate to the New Library Building Construction Project
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Make checks payable to Carthage District Library Foundation and bring or mail them to the Library. You can also make a donation with a credit card using the button at the left,
or through our Go Fund Me account: https://gofund.me/77b36961 (fees apply). See below for our engraved brick and paver fundraiser. |
UPDATE -- Building Project Delayed
The voters passed the bond referendum, which provided the local cost share the Library needed to secure the almost $1.26 million in grant funding to construct a new library building.
The building was designed and the project was put out for bids. However the costs of labor and materials have skyrocketed and the two bids both came in at over $5 million - which is more than double the cost of the original project.
The Board is working with the architect to simplify the building plans in an effort to reduce costs, but additional funds are needed for the construction as well as for furnishings, shelving, and equipment.
Please help us contact former residents and alumni, friends, and family members and urge them to contribute to this project!
All donations are welcome - in person, via check, online with Paypal or a credit card using the Donate button above (fees apply), or through the GoFundMe Page: https://gofund.me/77b36961. For tax purposes, major donations should be made to the Carthage District Library Foundation, an official 501(c)3.
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Prairieland Investment Group donated land to the Trustees as the site for the new library building.
This continues to be a very long journey, but each step brings us closer to our dream of a New Library Building |
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This brochure lists some of the steps of our journey as well as FAQs about the project.
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