Programs for Middle School
and High School Students
The links to on-line learning sites for teens have been moved to the
"Educational Resources" page of this website.
"Educational Resources" page of this website.
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CODING CLUB
for 4th-6th graders The group will continue to meet at 3:30 on Thursdays starting January 13. New members are welcome at any time, we provide all materials needed. Students learn the logic behind computer coding as they use blocks of code to complete challenges, play games, and show their creativitiy. Students who are unable to attend with the group could sign up to do the activities on an independent basis, if they have access to a device and the Internet. |
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Independent Reading Challenge of 2022!
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2021 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
The Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for any reason.
Statewide Reading Programs
Rebecca Caudill
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Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award for 4th-8th grade students
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Abraham Lincoln
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Read for a Lifetime for 9th-12th grades. From the Illinois Center for the Book at the State Library.
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The Rebecca Caudill Program and Abraham Lincoln Program are sponsored by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE). They are both Readers' Choice programs, which means that students who read at least 3 of the books by the end of February, are eligible to vote for their favorite.
Carthage Middle School teachers help promote the Rebecca Caudill program, and voting usually takes place at the Middle School. Home Schooled students should request a ballot at the Library in February. CMS also holds a Battle of the Book Contest each year. Teams compete against each other to answer questions about the books on the list. 5th grade students can also participate in the Bluestem readers choice program. That list is linked below the Rebecca Caudill List on this page.
High School Students! We haven't had many participants in the Abe Lincoln book list the past few years. This year we aim to change that! Encourage your friends to participate. If 10 or more High School Students vote this year in the Abe Lincoln Readers Choice Program there will be a special prize for those participating. Several titles on the Abe Lincoln book list are also on the Read for a Lifetime list, so if you read those books you can count them toward both programs.
Carthage Middle School teachers help promote the Rebecca Caudill program, and voting usually takes place at the Middle School. Home Schooled students should request a ballot at the Library in February. CMS also holds a Battle of the Book Contest each year. Teams compete against each other to answer questions about the books on the list. 5th grade students can also participate in the Bluestem readers choice program. That list is linked below the Rebecca Caudill List on this page.
High School Students! We haven't had many participants in the Abe Lincoln book list the past few years. This year we aim to change that! Encourage your friends to participate. If 10 or more High School Students vote this year in the Abe Lincoln Readers Choice Program there will be a special prize for those participating. Several titles on the Abe Lincoln book list are also on the Read for a Lifetime list, so if you read those books you can count them toward both programs.
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New Database - Testing & Education Reference Center
24/7 access. For now, use "carthage" as the password. Soon, you will enter your library barcode number to access. It is also available for use by all within the library during our regular hours. The database includes: math videos & tutorials, English & writing tutorials, STEM Resources, Microsoft tutorials, Practice exams for HiSet & GED, ACT, SAT, PSAT, and CLEP tests, a Virtual Career Library, a College & Scholarship Search, and much more. |
Teen COVID-19 Resource Guide --https://go.illinois.edu/teens-covid developed by students at UIUC
Virtual Escape Rooms - many of these were created by librarians.
White Oak (IL) Library District has created about 18 different virtual escape rooms:
http://whiteoaklibrary.org/teen-promotional-events-two
Star Wars Digital Escape Room by Richmond Hill Public Library http://ow.ly/I0G350z3Lz2
The Missing Tiger: A Sherlock Holmes Digital Escape Room presented by Costen Children's Library:
https://sites.google.com/view/themissingtiger/home
Librarian's Puzzle Challenge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_8v_9_3NyJJu5yubB0Dv6POdHL0efzO7jtWzOISlFjKwmRg/viewform
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room created by a Youth Services Librarian from Peters Township Public Library in PA
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0dhTNY8owXF4L99Ej0xcKyCG5JXsThNULQdQ7QjFkpsvPLLpEqRsVwFcE
Escape from Antelope Island Digital Escape Room https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8A-P3JUe7gCzgMjzu-TmneohBLg--wqR-CMShFGNauJjnpg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0zf0c5htRxs2EURyasv9LE-_-xFbtBrGPuKjCEuoznsANZdj4FbYEzyzg
Take classes at Hogwarts: Hogwartsishere.com
www.365escape.com - a commercial site with a vareity of puzzles and escape games.
More Virtual Escape Rooms (some of the ones marked "easier" may be appropriate for elementary children).
Free Book Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· · Alice in Wonderland themed Digital Escape Room
· The Wild Robot Breakout (plus unit study and book series)
Free History Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
History Written Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
· Civil War Escape Room
· Famous People Americans (easier)
· Native Americans (easier)
· Rescue the Revolution (easier)
· The British are Coming (easier)
Free Science Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
Plate Tectonics Digital Escape Room
· States of Matter Digital Escape Room
· Camouflage Caper (easier)
· Animal Zoo (easier)
· Asteroid Collision (2nd grade level)
Free Math Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
Measurement Breakout
· Math Possible Mission
· Math Prison Escape Room
Free Geography Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Around the World (easier)
Free Holiday Themed Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Techmas Digital Escape Room (Christmas)
· Tricky Mickey McNaughty (St. Patrick’s Day)
Free Tech themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Ransomware Breakout Digital Escape Room
· Digital Tools Breakout
· Crack the Code (coding)
Just for fun:
Going to the Movie Escape Room
Og’s Great Adventure (dinosaurs, easier)
Breakout Broadcast
. Catch the Bus (easier)
Soar’s Capture (easier)
Grizwald’s Grizzly Escape (easier)
Into the Lion’s Den (easier)
Free Book Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· · Alice in Wonderland themed Digital Escape Room
· The Wild Robot Breakout (plus unit study and book series)
Free History Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
History Written Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
· Civil War Escape Room
· Famous People Americans (easier)
· Native Americans (easier)
· Rescue the Revolution (easier)
· The British are Coming (easier)
Free Science Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
Plate Tectonics Digital Escape Room
· States of Matter Digital Escape Room
· Camouflage Caper (easier)
· Animal Zoo (easier)
· Asteroid Collision (2nd grade level)
Free Math Themed Digital Escape Rooms:·
Measurement Breakout
· Math Possible Mission
· Math Prison Escape Room
Free Geography Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Around the World (easier)
Free Holiday Themed Themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Techmas Digital Escape Room (Christmas)
· Tricky Mickey McNaughty (St. Patrick’s Day)
Free Tech themed Digital Escape Rooms:
· Ransomware Breakout Digital Escape Room
· Digital Tools Breakout
· Crack the Code (coding)
Just for fun:
Going to the Movie Escape Room
Og’s Great Adventure (dinosaurs, easier)
Breakout Broadcast
. Catch the Bus (easier)
Soar’s Capture (easier)
Grizwald’s Grizzly Escape (easier)
Into the Lion’s Den (easier)
Find a Book Illinois (http://www.lexile.com/fab/Illinois) helps you find books that fit your interests and reading level. Type in your lexile score or grade level information and interests. As you browse the lists of books there is an option to "Find it in a Library" to see if it's available at the Carthage Public Library. Please remember that if we don't own a book, we can usually borrow it for you from another library.
Disclaimer:
The Carthage Public Library is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the websites listed.
Although the Library has made an effort to screen the websites , it is not possible to explore them completely. In addition, Internet websites, links, and content are constantly changing.
Parents are urged to preview all sites and to closely supervise and monitor their child's Internet usage.
Be sure to read all privacy policies. Some of the sites may contain ads.
Inclusion on this resource list is not an endorsement of the site, the company, or its advertisers.
The Carthage Public Library is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the websites listed.
Although the Library has made an effort to screen the websites , it is not possible to explore them completely. In addition, Internet websites, links, and content are constantly changing.
Parents are urged to preview all sites and to closely supervise and monitor their child's Internet usage.
Be sure to read all privacy policies. Some of the sites may contain ads.
Inclusion on this resource list is not an endorsement of the site, the company, or its advertisers.
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IMPACT -
for 5th-12th grade students All in-person Library Programs have been cancelled until further notice. |
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CMS Inklings
Book Club for 7th & 8th graders Meets at Carthage Middle School . |
IWHS Book Group
Meets at Illini West High School Contact Mrs. Shupe for information Books may be obtained from the Carthage Public Library or from Mrs Shupe at Illini West. Check out the titles on the Abe Lincoln Award and Read for a Lifetime booklists |
