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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 annually.
New for 2025-26 - dues paying Friends members will receive a special $5 coupon that can be used
in the Library to pay fines or purchase book sale items.
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)
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
Donate to the New Library Building Construction Project
Our Friends of the Library group is working with the Library Foundation to raise funds for the library building construction project & for shelving and furnishings for the new library.
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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.
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BE THE CHANGE WITH YOUR CHANGE
and help raise money for furnishings for the new library!
During the month of August & September, come in and watch your coins spiral around and around the coin funnel. Thank you to Maple Avenue Christian Church of Macomb for loaning it to us.
The actual coin drive will continue through the end of the year - we have containers available, or you can use your own.
and help raise money for furnishings for the new library!
During the month of August & September, come in and watch your coins spiral around and around the coin funnel. Thank you to Maple Avenue Christian Church of Macomb for loaning it to us.
The actual coin drive will continue through the end of the year - we have containers available, or you can use your own.
2025 Gift Basket Raffle
Thank you to our donors and to everyone who purchased tickets.
We raised $2040!!
The winners have been notified, and the baskets have all been picked up.
A list of winners is posted in the library.
Thank you to our donors and to everyone who purchased tickets.
We raised $2040!!
The winners have been notified, and the baskets have all been picked up.
A list of winners is posted in the library.
Note: The photos and descriptions may appear in a different order depending upon if you are viewing from a computer or a phone.
#1 One in a Minion
#1 One in a Minion
donated by Debbie Johnson 2T size hooded sweatshirt 3 books, one with hand puppets 10 minions, Memory Game Party décor kit, Pez candy toy Christmas stocking, Bucket, gift bag |
#2 Touchdown!
# 2 Touchdown
donated by Jon & Holly Fecht All items follow the football theme Rug, 2 blankets, 2 gnomes, 2 pairs of socks Decorative sign “Faith, Family, & Football” Small football decoration “Tis the Season” 3 plastic table cloths, 2 serving trays Dish drying mat, 2 dishtowels 2 large insulated drink tumblers 2 pkg paper plates, 4 pkg napkins Snack bowls, 4 drink coozies |
#3 Warm & Cozy
#3 Warm & Cozy
10 Cocoas of Winter Stay cozy hat, cocoa & mug set Sugar Creek bonfire candle Fuzzy blanket |
 #4 Feliz Navidad
# 4 Feliz Navidad
$50 gift card donated by Los Charros “Santa Stop Here” decoration |
#5 Young Horse Lover
#5 Young Horse Lover
donated by Karen Garnett Horse-charm necklace, Horse-themed blanket Wonderful World of Horses Coloring Book "A Hundred Horses" book by Sarah Lean “Spirit” horse stuffed animal Breyer Whinny Bits Appaloosa Palm Pals Clip-On horse “Truffle” Horse-decorated writing journal & pens Flicka DVD (PG) |
#6 Carthage Pride
#6 Carthage Pride
donated by Cups & Crafts 62321 Carthage, IL ornament, mug, dishtowel & 2 trivets XL T-shirt “Life is better in a small town” |
#7 Cookie Time
#7 Cookie Time
donated by Linda Webb 2 cookies in a jar mixes: chocolate chip & sugar cookies, Tub of frosting with sprinkles Noel hot pad with recipe cards 3 cookie cutters Silicone mixing spoon 2 red kitchen towels |
#8 Lego Jeep
#8 Lego Jeep
donated by Ben, Andrea & Dexter Murphy Lego Technic Jeep Rubicon Wrangler set Mossy Oak Sherpa Throw Blanket Set of 2 Jeep Duck car coasters Jeep hat Jeep Duck key chain Jeep Christmas ornament Explore Trail Mix |
#9 Lego Ninjago
#9 Lego Ninjago donated by Ben, Andy & Dexter Murphy
Lego Ninjago Dragons Rising: Cole’s titan dragon mech & Zane’s battle suit mech Lego DVD – 4 movies (Lego Movie, Lego Movie 2, Lego Batman, Lego Ninjago) Lego Hotdog mini figure key chain Lego water bottle, Build on Brick mug, Starburst Fruit Chews |
#10 Good Vibes
#10 Good Vibes
Necklace, “Good Vibes Only” L’anza dry shampoo and L’anza Healing Moister set with Shampoo, Conditioner, & Moisturizing Mist donated by Tammy Seigfreid Fresh Cut Paper pop-up decoration, 6” tall Nantucket Hydrangea bouquet donated by Modern Designs Willow Tree book: “Thankful every day” Christmas cardinal |
 #11 Pet Lover
#11 Pet Lover $50 certificate to Countryside Veterinary Care donated by Kaylee Krekel, DVM Fresh Cut Paper pop-up German Shepherd Puppy, 10” tall, donated by Modern Designs |
 #12 Chocolate Lovers
#12 Chocolate Lovers
donated by Don & Amy Gee Dark chocolate Oreos Chocolate chunk cookie mix with pan Hot cocoa cake mix, Christmas tree cakes Triple Chocolate cake mug treat Chocolate chocolate chip muffin mix Hot chocolate mix, 2 mugs Bag of Hershey’s chocolates, M&Ms Ghiradelli dark chocolate lava cake squares Lindor assorted truffles, Dove dark chocolate Lindt dark chocolate, Zoe extra dark chocolate Milk Magic chocolate straws |
# 13 Pete the Cat
#13 Pete the Cat
donated by Tammy Kost Playfoam Shape & Learn 4 books: “5 Minute Pete the Cat Stories," “Checks out the Library,” “Wacky Taco Tuesday,” & “The Treasure Map,” Plush Pete the Kitty Plush costume (ears & tail) |
#14 Bank On It
#14 Bank on It
Donated by Fortress Bank Book: “How I Built This” by Guy Raz Journal, Memo pad Belted insulated bag, Mug Sunglasses, 2 coozies, 2 car coasters Black shopping bag Plush blanket donated by Barb Drozdz |
#15 Fragrance of Fall
#15 Fragrance of Fall donated by
Jerilyn Miller of The Flower Shop Tortilla Con Queso soup mix Mulled cider mix Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate mix Chocolate Lava Hot Dip mix Cinnamon Broomstick scented wax melt Autumn wax melts, Car freshener Coastal Autumn Candle |
#16 Booktrovert
#16 Booktrovert
donated by Mark & Panda Turner Book: “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” by Debbie Macomber “Booktrovert” insulated bottle 2 Tumblers with lids & straws Kitchen towel, 2 pkg microwave popcorn Ink pen “life begins with coffee” 2 pouches hydrating electrolyte strawberry drink mix, 3 pouches no sugar Countrytime Lemonade mix Keychain -Care Bears drink tumbler 2 $5 Dairy Queen gift cards donated by Joel Neally |
#17 Don't Worry, Bee Happy
# 17 Don’t Worry, Bee Happy
Purchased with donation from Marla Clark Natural Bee products: Bath & Shower Gel, Hand & Body Lotion Restoration Foot Balm, and 2 lip balms. 2 Swan Creek Candles (Honey-Butter biscuits Scent) Cozy socks Bee kitchen towel. |
 #18 Kid Cafe
#18 Kid Cafe
donated by Mahoney’s Coffee Melissa & Doug toy coffee set Book “Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?” Board book “Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree” |
#19 Family Movie Night
#19 Family Movie Night
goodies donated by County Market 2 DVDs: Milo & Otis (G) & Hometown Legend (PG) Popcorn bucket, 6 popcorn bags Box of microwave popcorn Box of Crunch N Munch 6 pkg cocoa mix Welches Fruit Snacks Harbro Happy Cola & Twin Snakes gummies, Twizzlers Dots, Junior Mints, Milk Duds |
#20 Treat Yourself
#20 Treat Yourself
donated by Ali & Co Drink tumbler Can of Cinnabon iced coffee Ferrero Rocher chocolates Boom Chicka Pop snacks Makeup brush 3 hair claw clips |
#21 Curl Up With a Good Book
#21 Curl Up With a Good Book
donated by Book Buddys book club $25 Mahoney’s gift card Pillow, Blanket, Reading Light 3 Books: “All You Can Ever Know” by Nicole Chung, “When We Were Young and Brave” by Hazel Gaynor, and “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult Yankee Candle (dried Lavender & Oak scent) Mug warmer Chocolate chip Scottish shortbread Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea Sampler Silly Cow Farms Chocolate Powder 3 packages Lindor Truffles |
 #22 Show Me the Money
#22 Show Me the Money
donated by Marine Bank & Trust $25 Visa gift card, Piggy bank Water bottle, Coozy |
#23 Dinner & A Show
#23 Dinner & a Show
2 tickets to Dennis Warner & the D’s at 7:00 pm on April 17 donated by The Legacy Theater $20 certificate donated by The Wood Inn Small Santa candle |
#24 Shiny New Year
#24 Shiny New Year
$20 gift card to Kwik Shine Car Wash donated by Kristen Huls, Carthage ornament and decorative 62321 sign donated by Berry Creek Creations, “Grateful” kitchen towel |
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#27 Stay Connected
#27 Stay Connected
donated by MTC Communications $50 Visa gift card, Wireless speaker, Power bank, Charging cables Drink tumbler, Rain gauge 2 pizza cutters, 2 magnetic clips Stress ball, 2 pens, Back sack |
 #28 Coffee Break
#28 Coffee Break
$25 gift card to Repete donated by Melita Finney Fleece throw blanket BomBombs hot chocolate mix "Bean There, Done That" coffee scented candle |
#29 Tea with the Bridgertons
#29 Tea with the Bridgertons
donated by Nicole Bergman Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook Bridgerton Duke & Duchess honey breakfast tea and Bridgerton Whistledown Punch Hibiscus iced tea, Mug, Chocolate Chunk cookies In the Stars candle 2 containers honey from Bergman Bees 2 kitchen towels, 1 with bee theme |
 #30 Rejuvenate
#30 Rejuvenate
donated by Eagan Family Chiropractic Book: “Survivor Song” by Paul Tremblay 2 Tumblers with lids & straws 2 pouches hydrating electrolyte strawberry drink mix & 3 pouches no sugar Countrytime Lemonade mix 2 pkg microwave popcorn kitchen towel, ink pen Keychain -butterfly drink tumbler 2 $5 Dairy Queen gift cards donated by Joel Neally |
 #31 This and That
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#31 Option - live plant in planter
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#31 This & That
donated by LouLou’s Bargain Den and Melita Finney Botanical Essentials – mister and pruning shears Vanilla candle, 3 bars Dove soap 2 Koze Place essential oil refills (Tranquil Waters & Sea Salt) iHome Bluetooth wireless earbuds Sign “Faith, Family, Friends, "In the moment" notepad Kitchen towel “Throw kindness around like confetti” Dr. Tea’s Aromatherapy stress relief Wellness Spray & Body cream (Eucalyptus Citric Spearmint scent) Rainforest flowers bath bomb, hand sanitizer (Gingham scent) Coffee scented exfoliation soap Option - live plants in planter |
#31 Option
The winner of gift basket #31 "This and That" may also take home this planter and plants if desired. |
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
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Library Building
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:00 pm
Photo shows members of the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library Board with the library director.
Actual groundbreaking began the very next day and construction of the new building is progressing rapidly. Photos may be found on the
Construction page of this website and the library's Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/CarthagePLD
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:00 pm
Photo shows members of the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library Board with the library director.
Actual groundbreaking began the very next day and construction of the new building is progressing rapidly. Photos may be found on the
Construction page of this website and the library's Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/CarthagePLD
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.
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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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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New for 2025-26 - dues paying Friends members will receive a special $5 coupon that can be used
in the Library to pay fines or purchase book sale items.
in the Library to pay fines or purchase book sale items.
