Inclement Weather Policy
In cases of inclement weather, Carthage Public Library will be closed when the Carthage Schools are forced to close. After the first day, we will evaluate the road conditions and reopen as soon as possible. Check your local TV stations for updates.
Ebooks Event On Monday, March 10, 2014 4PM To 7PM
Our hands-on Ebook event has been rescheduled for Monday, March 10 from 4 to 7 PM. Carthage Public Library offers thousands of downloadable Ebooks. Find out how to check them out on your device. Our "Tech Guy" Mike Tolle will be showing a brief overview of the Ebooks checkout system, and will be available for several hours to help you check out Ebooks on your particular device. Even if you don't currently have an Ebook reader, we will have several Kindles and Nooks on hand for you to play with. Please note: if you have an Amazon or Kindle account, an iTunes account, or an Adobe Digital Editions account already, please bring (or know) your login information - it may be necessary to complete the checkout process. Call 417-237-7040 during normal operating hours or email mtolle@carthagelibrary.net for more info. Emailing or calling ahead is highly recommended if you're bringing your device. Mike can let you know what info you might need to bring in.
Sit-N-Sew On Saturday, March 15, 2014 AM To Noon
Attention stitchers! Bring a friend and your current project to Sit-N-Sew on the 3rd Saturday of every month for fellowship with other stitchers, 9 AM to Noon. Quilters, knitters, etc. are also welcome.
List of Events Updated for March 2014
Our Facebook events page has been updated for March 2014.
Carthage Public Library Joins Missouri Evergreen Consortium
Carthage Public Library has joined the Missouri Evergreen consortium. We've completed our transition and our Catalog now lists books from other Missouri Evergreen libraries alongside our own. There is no charge to request books from other libraries in the Missouri Evergreen consortium. You can now also log on to your personal account to renew your own books, place hold requests, keep a list of books you're interested in. If you need assistance logging in, give us a call at 417-237-7040 during normal operating hours.
Downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks Now Available!
Carthage Public Library offers downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks. No sign-up is required to use the Ebooks site. All CPL patrons with an active card in good standing automatically have an account through our Ebooks system. Head to the Missouri Libraries 2 Go page at molib2go.org and sign in with your Carthage Public Library card number. Instructions on how to check Ebooks out on your particular device are available on the Ebooks checkout website.
If you have any questions, give us a call at 417-237-7040, or email us at carthage@carthagelibrary.net.
March 2014 New Books
The list of New Books has been updated for March 2014.