Closed for Labor Day
The Carthage Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day.
Book Drop Open
Our book drop is open again for returns.
More Classes – MÁS CLASES
August 2025 Programming Break
We are cleaning all of the ‘Color’ from summer reading, getting in some professional development, and taking a re-energizing break during August. The play area
Summer Reading Statistics
Fall Garden Workshop
2025 Summer Reading Program Survey
We are loving our summer library programs this year! Are you? We would love to hear your thoughts! If you have attended any of our
Citizenship and English Classes
Are you ready to become a citizen of the United States and improve your knowledge of the English language? Let us help you on your
Notary Services Available Starting April 7th, 2025
The Carthage Public Library will offer notary services starting next Monday, April 7, 2025! Carthage Public Library Notary Policy (Adopted March 11, 2025) The Carthage
Excel Adult High School
Are you ready to get your high school diploma? The Carthage Public Library is ready to award up to three scholarships to qualifying individuals. Make
Spotlight: Creativebug
New classes are always coming on creativebug.com! Access is FREE with your Carthage Public Library card! You don’t have to wait for the listed date
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Your Carthage Public Library is now participating in the nationwide reading program called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten for children ages 0 to pre-k. If you
Libby by Overdrive: Audiobooks and Ebooks
Listen to your favorite books when you’re on the go! Carthage Public Library is part of Missouri Libraries 2 Go, which means your library card
Welcome our newest American citizens!
Exciting news! The Carthage Public Library is excited to announce that we have received a grant from the K.D. and M.L. Steadley Trust for a
Blackstone Unlimited Audiobooks Available
The Carthage Public Library is happy to present a new digital service for our patrons: Blackstone Unlimited Audiobooks, featuring tons of popular always-available audiobook titles.