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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)
June 22, 5:00 pm
You can also join the meeting on-line via zoom.
Email [email protected] to request an invitation with the Zoom link.
June 22, 5:00 pm
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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Please join us Monday, May 4 at 6:00 pm for our
Annual Meeting and Program.
It will be held in the NEW Library building - 250 N 1st St.
Following a brief business meeting - Angie Perry & Amy Gee will give a presentation about the history of the library. Refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome.
It's also time for our membership drive.
Please complete a form and pay your dues to help the Friends support our Library.
Annual Meeting and Program.
It will be held in the NEW Library building - 250 N 1st St.
Following a brief business meeting - Angie Perry & Amy Gee will give a presentation about the history of the library. Refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome.
It's also time for our membership drive.
Please complete a form and pay your dues to help the Friends support our Library.
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
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.
