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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.
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 BOOK SALES
Saturday, June 4, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(During the Strawberry Strut, Strut Around the Block,
and Hancock County Fights Cancer Activities)
Friday, June 10, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm &
Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
During the Carthage city-wide Garage Sales
All items available for a monetary donation to the Friends of the Library.
Some items are available on carts and shelves whenever the Library is open.
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Pictured: John Dittmer, President and Donna Tracy, Secretary of the CPLD Board of Trustees on left. Melita Finney, Cheryl Underwood, and Linda Tobias of the Friends of the Library on the right.
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Gift Basket Raffle
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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 -
they serve as the Executive Board to assist the Officers with planning.
Next meeting: Monday, April 8, 6:00 pm @ the Library
Annual meeting - Monday, May 2, 6:00 pm @ Trinity Lutheran Church
Monday, June 20, 6:00 pm @ the Library
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The Library needs to raise about $1.2 million by June 30, 2021 in order to receive almost $1.26 million in grant funding to construct a new library building.
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Thank you to everyone who voted yes to the Library's bond proposition on April 6!
The issue passed, 358 yes to 333 no.
The Library will now be able to receive the grant funds and continue with the plans to construct a new library.
Fundraising will continue to enable the community to be a part of the project with engraved pavers and bricks, and to raise funds to purchase furnishings for the new building.
The issue passed, 358 yes to 333 no.
The Library will now be able to receive the grant funds and continue with the plans to construct a new library.
Fundraising will continue to enable the community to be a part of the project with engraved pavers and bricks, and to raise funds to purchase furnishings for the new building.
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Library receives donation of land for a new building and
launches "Dare to Dream" Capital Campaign.
The Friends of the Library group is working with the Library Foundation, staff, and Board of Trustees on the Dare to Dream Capital Campaign.
The Library is eligible for a Public Library Construction Act Grant of almost $1.26 million if the community is able to raise the local cost share of $1.2 million.
The Capital Campaign was kicked off on Oct. 24, 2020 with Prairieland Investment Group donating the building site to the Library.
Instead of having our own fundraising activities this year, the Friends are pledging some of our funds to the campaign and and volunteering our time to assist with the library's fundraising efforts. Major donations should be made to the Carthage Library Foundation, an official 501(c)3. Checks and cash are accepted, but if online giving is easier, you may pay with a credit card or Paypal using the donate button above.
The Library is eligible for a Public Library Construction Act Grant of almost $1.26 million if the community is able to raise the local cost share of $1.2 million.
The Capital Campaign was kicked off on Oct. 24, 2020 with Prairieland Investment Group donating the building site to the Library.
Instead of having our own fundraising activities this year, the Friends are pledging some of our funds to the campaign and and volunteering our time to assist with the library's fundraising efforts. Major donations should be made to the Carthage Library Foundation, an official 501(c)3. Checks and cash are accepted, but if online giving is easier, you may pay with a credit card or Paypal using the donate button above.
This has been a very long journey, but each step brings us closer
to our dream of a New Library Building
to our dream of a New Library Building
This brochure lists some of the steps of our journey as well as FAQs about the project.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWSLETTERS
Click the date below to view
Jan. 2016 April 2016 July 2016 Oct. 2016 Jan. 2017 May 2017 Aug. 2017
Jan. 2018 May 2018 Sept. 2018
Click the date below to view
Jan. 2016 April 2016 July 2016 Oct. 2016 Jan. 2017 May 2017 Aug. 2017
Jan. 2018 May 2018 Sept. 2018
Newslettes are now being produced by the Library, instead of the Friends. Printed copies are available in the library, or
contact them at cartlib@mtcnow.net to request to be added to the email list.
contact them at cartlib@mtcnow.net to request to be added to the email list.
