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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
We usually meet the 2nds Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Library.
Upcoming meetings: (held at the library)
Regular meeting Monday, January 22, 5:00 pm
Regular meeting Monday, January 22, 5:00 pm
2023 Gift Basket Raffle
Tickets on sale Nov. 14 - Dec. 14
$2 each or 6 tickets for $10.
Tickets on sale Nov. 14 - Dec. 14
$2 each or 6 tickets for $10.
Purchase tickets at the library during regular hours or from Friends Board members.
Or mail a check made out to the Friends of the Carthage Library to Carthage Public Library, 500 Wabash Ave., Carthage, IL 62321. Be sure to include your contact information, including a phone number, and which basket drawing(s) you wish to enter.
15 wonderful gift baskets. You choose which drawing(s) to enter.
Tickets will be drawn Dec. 15 and winners will be notified. Baskets must be picked up at the library Dec. 15-22.
All funds raised go to the Library' Capital Campaign to construct a new library building.
#1 BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS BASKET
Donated by Carla Webb Graham Book: “Never Feed a Bear”, 3 sleepers (0-3 months), Bib, teething bib, Burp cloth, pacifiers, stuffed animal, stack & count cups toy, Baby’s handprint keepsake ornament kit 
#3 BLISS-FULL BASKET
Donated by Rural Bliss Midwest sweatshirt (L), socks, pumpkin earrings, Woodland cranberry candle Insulated 40 oz drink tumbler 
#5 CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ BASKET
Donated by Amy Gee Double Chocolate Chunk Mega cookie mix, Triple Chocolate Mug cake, Chocolate muffin mix, Dark chocolate Oreos, Hot chocolate, Hot chocolate bomb, Hershey Bars, Chocolate covered cherries, Lindor truffles, Dove dark chocolate, M&Ms 
#7 DON’T BE A GRINCH BASKET
Donated by Ben Franklin & Los Charros Grinch gnome, Hershey Kisses, Coloring Book, Pencils, Activity Pack with stickers and crayons, $25 restaurant gift card from Los Charros 
#9 HOLIDAY HAIR BASKET
Donated by Tammi Seigfried & others Kenra volumizing shampoo & conditioner (33.8 oz each), Kenra volume mousse (8 oz), 2 bars Beekman goat milk soap Beekman goat milk lip balm, Star-light in a bottle |
#2 DINNER & A SHOW PACKAGE
Donated by the Legacy & the Wood Inn $100 certificate to the Legacy Theater $20 certificate from The Wood Inn Holiday drink tumbler 
#4 HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN BASKET
Donated by Melita Finney 2 Gingerbread doghouse kits, Book: “The First Christmas Night” 1000 piece Holiday Dogs jigsaw puzzle, 3 Games: Christmas charades, Who am I, & Hum that Tune, 3 holiday jingle bracelets 
#6 MEAT ME IN THE KITCHEN PACKAGE
Donated by Farmhouse Meats, Linda Webb & Maxine Smart $30 gift certificate from Farmhouse Meats, 4 holiday towels, Pot holder, Smoky bacon BBQ Sauce, Montreal steak rub 
#8 PAMPER YOURSELF BASKET
Donated by Maxine Smart & others Biolage Hydraseal spray for dry hair, Biolage Blowdry Glowtion, Redken One United 25 benefit treatment, Japanese cherry blossom body spray, Beekman vanilla handcream, Beekman lip balm, Beekman After the Sun goats milk bar, Avocado facial mask, Cozy Night candle 
#10 FAMILY MOVIE PACKAGE
Donated by County Market $20 Netflix gift card, Popcorn tub, Microwave popcorn, Candy: Dots, Nerds, Care Bears Gummy Bears, Jr. Mints, Smorels, Whoppers, 4 Nerds Gummy Clusters |
#11 WINTER WARMTH BASKET
Donated by Linda Tobias & Barb Drozdz Blanket, Hershey’s S’mores Game with batteries Hand warmers, Hot chocolate, Fireside vanilla spice tea Book: “Run, Rose, Run” by Dolly Parton & James Patterson Tostitos chips, salsa, & nacho cheese sauce 
#13 CURL UP WITH A GOOD BOOK BASKET
Donated by The Book Buddys Book Club 7 books: “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver, “The Giver” by Lois Lowry, “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult, “With Wings Like Eagles” by Michael Korda, “Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Legacy” by Eric Van Lutsbader and 2 children’s books from the School of Monsters series by Sally Rippin, Blanket, Fuzzy slippers, Figurine of children reading, Instant cider, Ghiradelli sea salt caramel squares, 2 Ghiradelli raspberry dark chocolate bars, $25 Dairy Queen gift card 
#15 SNACK ATTACK BASKET
Donated by Cups & Crafts Party Cracker Seasoning & box Premium Crackers, Pretzels & bacon pepper dip, Bottle Pesto Aioli, Parmesan Ranch dip mix, Vegan seasalt caramel pecans, 1 Kopper’s Chocolate gummy bears, Kopper’s Ice Cream Maltballs, Kopper’s chocolate sugar cookies, Kopper’s Expresso beans, 2 Pocket Latte (Lavender Vanilla & Dark Roast) |
#12 PAMPER YOUR POOCH PACKAGE
Donated by Countryside Vet Care, Kwik Shine Pet Wash & Others $50 gift certificate to Countryside Veterinary Care Polly Paws gingerbread man dog toy Blue Nudges Jerky bites, chicken Bag of 10 tokens for Kwik Shine Pet Wash 
#14 HOME IS WHERE YOUR HONEY IS BASKET
Donated by Marla Clark Sign “Home is Where Your Honey Is” Dinner and beverage napkins with bee design Pot holder & dish towel with bee design Metal bee measuring spoons, Knitted bee toy, Pleasant View Farm Products: 1# bottle honey jar of honey with comb Box of comb honey, 2 honey soaps 2 honey lotion bars, 3 honey lip balms Purchase tickets at the library during regular hours or from Friends Board members.
Or mail a check made out to the Friends of the Carthage Library to Carthage Public Library, 500 Wabash Ave., Carthage, IL 62321. Be sure to include your contact information, including a phone number, and which basket drawing(s) you wish to enter. |
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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