Library Closing at 4 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Author: System Administrator
Parking Lot Progress
Progress is taking shape!
Have you recently visited the Library and found the parking situation like this? Guess what? We are working to remedy this problem!
The current work going on across Maple Street (behind the Steadley Family Legacy Center) is being renovated to be extended parking!
We are adding several more spaces for easy access to the Library, without having to park on the street.
Citizenship and English Classes Resume
Citizenship and English classes will resume in August.
Congratulations to our recent graduate!
Congratulations to our recent graduate! We are very proud of your hard work in becoming a United States citizen and we wish you the best.
If you are interested in taking our Citizenship and English classes, please, fill out the application on our website or come to the library to fill it out in person.
¡Felicidades a nuestra recién graduada! Estamos muy orgullosos de su esfuerzo para hacerse ciudadana de los Estados Unidos y le deseamos lo mejor.
Si le interesa tomar nuestras clases de Ciudadanía e Inglés, por favor, llena la solicitud en nuestra página web o pase por la biblioteca a llenarla en persona.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Update! Summer Reading is going to keep us very busy, so we will not be able to accept 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading logs until September 8, 2026. Keep track of your books and we will catch up this fall!
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 have a child in this age range, we encourage you to sign up in the library or right here, then stop by and pick up your starter packet.
Carthage in Bloom
Voting is now open for Vision Carthage’s ‘Carthage in Bloom’ Award!
We hope you will stop by the Carthage Public Library and see what’s new before voting for your favorite non-profit.
You can scan the QR code, or click here:
CPL Wins Imagination Playground DINO’mite Giveaway
Imagination Playground:
🦖📚 AND THE WINNER IS… 📚🦖
WOW… you all showed UP for your libraries 💙
We loved seeing communities rally together, tag their favorites, and fill the comments with ROARS 🦕—this is exactly what the power of play (and reading!) is all about.
After an incredible run…
🏆 Carthage Public Library is our DINO’mite Giveaway WINNER with 119 ROARS!! 🦖💥
Absolutely AMAZING!!
Carthage Public Library:
WE WON! 🤩🎉
To say we are overwhelmed would be an understatement! Thank you, Carthage Public Library Community, for rallying for your library! These additional manipulatives are going to add so much fun and creativity to our summer reading program! We will post a ‘thank you’ on Imaginative Playground’s FB page as well. Please take a moment and give your thanks to this US owned and operated company as well. (A ‘like’ to our thank you goes a long way to help us get noticed and them get recognition 😊)
New in the Children’s Area: VoxBooks
A new way to enjoy audiobooks, with no need for a CD or cassette player, tablet, computer, or even an internet connection! All you need is the book!
Inclement Weather Policy
Carthage Public Library Inclement Weather Policy
In cases of inclement weather, the Library will be closed when the Carthage R-9 Schools are forced to close. After the first day, we will evaluate the road conditions and will reopen as soon as possible. Check your local TV stations, our website, or Facebook page for updates.
Citizenship and English Classes
