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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 -
and to serve as the Executive Board to assist the Officers
Upcoming meetings: (held at the library)
Monday, April 28 at 5:00 pm
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
Monday, April 28 at 5:00 pm
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
Everyone is invited to our
Annual Meeting and Program
Thursday, May 1, 6:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church Welcome Center, 709 Main St., Carthage
Following a brief business meeting,
Joyce Buckert will give a presentation about the Hancock County Historical Society's book:
Farm Barns and Structures, 1830-1940, Hancock County, Illinois
Refreshments will be served.
Annual Meeting and Program
Thursday, May 1, 6:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church Welcome Center, 709 Main St., Carthage
Following a brief business meeting,
Joyce Buckert will give a presentation about the Hancock County Historical Society's book:
Farm Barns and Structures, 1830-1940, Hancock County, Illinois
Refreshments will be served.
Groundbreaking
Ceremony
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 pm
Photo shows members of the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library Board with the library director.
Ceremony
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 pm
Photo shows members of the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library Board with the library director.
2024 Gift Basket Raffle Success!
$1528 donated to the Library Foundation
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for our gift basket raffle.
We raised $1528 for the new library construction project. A list of winners is available at the library.
Special thanks to those who donated gift packages or items for the baskets.
This wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity.
Donors included: Alfano’s Pizza, All Seasons Music Therapy, Sharon Banner, Ben Franklin Crafts, Book Buddys Book Club, Marla Clark, Countryside Veterinary Care and Kaylee Krekel, DVM, County Market, Cups & Crafts, Deanne Dawdy, Kris Dornbush of State Farm Insurance, Barb Drozdz, Farmhouse Meats, Melita Finney, Rose Fisher, Sandy Gavillet-Yager of Modern Designs
Salon, Amy Gee, Kwik Shine Car Wash & Kristen Huls, Legacy Theater, Los Charros, LuLu’s Bargain Den, Mahoney’s Coffee, Rural Bliss, Tammy Seigfreid, Maxine Smart, Sarah Talley, Tobias Farms, Cheryl Underwood, Linda Webb, and The Wood Inn.
Photo shows Melita Finney, president of the Friends of the Library, presenting a check to Amy Gee, Director of the Carthage Public Library. The funds will be deposited with the Carthage District Library Foundation and used for the construction of the new library building.
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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You may join the friends at any time.
Please renew your membership and pay your dues in April each year. 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
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 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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