Category: Youth Services

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Will Stuck Returns on July 1!

Will Stuck is returning to Carthage!

His M.E.S.S. Show is open to all ages, with FREE tickets available at the Children’s Desk starting at 10:15 that morning.

The Cartooning class has a registration form for age 6-12 at the front desk now.

Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Two Programs in One, Thursday, July 9

Two Programs in One

We had to post-pone our t-shirt design project, so these two programs will BOTH be presented at the July 9th session.

Thursday, July 9th
3:30 p.m.
Library Community Room
Ages 9 – 12
Hands-on Activities!
Crafting! & Snacks!

GEOGRAPHICAL WONDERS FOUND RIGHT HERE IN MISSOURI

Do you recognize these different land formations found in our home state?

We will discover where these different Missouri landforms are located, and the amazing ways they were created!

We’ll also get to explore real examples of different rocks, and build our own delicious! soil layer model!

SHADES, STORIES, & SUNSHINE

We are going to design, then create our own sunglasses!

We have LOTS of beads and small charms, so we hope to have time to design more than sunglasses … braclets, backpack clips, etc.

In accordance with Missouri State Regulations 15 CSR 30-200.015, this program is appropriate for ages 9 – 12.

 

Movie & More, Monday, June 22

Movie & More Monday next week for ages 9 and up!

What a great way to enjoy an evening while watching a fun movie!

  • Free
  • For ages 9 and older
  • Monday, June 22nd from 5:00p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
  • Steadley Legacy Building 612 S. Garrison Ave.
  • Featuring Night at the Museum
  • Legos, Puzzles, Coloring, and Games
  • No registration required
  • Snacks will be provided

In accordance with Missouri State Regulations 15 CSR 30-200.015, this program is appropriate for ages 9 and up.

 

June 24, 2026: Sue Godsey Stories, Stuffing, Ms. Jeanne & Franklin

UPDATE: Both Story Telling Sessions with Ms. Sue Godsey and our Animal Stuffing Parties are FULL. We have no room for any more registrations, and walk-ins will be turned away. We hate it, but if we are going to have a problem, it’s also a nice problem to have.
If you are registered but find out you won’t be able to join us, please stop by for a refund if you pre-paid for your choice of animal by 4 p.m. TODAY (June 22nd). Any no shows will be donated back to the library so we can contact and invite those on our already full waiting list. Thank you! We will have a sign-up sheet at the Children’s Desk that morning to schedule some time with Franklin and Ms. Jeanne that afternoon.

June 24, 2026 Special Programming!

10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Story Teller Sue Godsey will be at the Carthage Public Library! Each Story Telling Session will finish with a stuffing party. Each child registered will get to stuff (and keep) an Iconic American Animal.

Morning Session: Animal Stories
Afternoon Session: The Shipwrecked Sailor

Pre-registration for this program (including choosing your own animal) has closed. Registration is OPEN until each session is full. Call or stop by soon!

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ms. Jeanne & Franklin will be visiting the Library for children to read to. Franklin is a therapy dog and LOVES to have children read stories to him! Pick out your favorite book, sign-up at the Children’s Help Desk on this date, and read a bit to Franklin.

In accordance with Missouri State Regulations 15 CSR 30-200.015, this program is appropriate for ages 0 – 12.

[CANCELED, WILL BE RESCHEDULED] Discovery Days June 17th and 18th

Update: Sorry, everyone! The weather isn’t cooperating, so we have to cancel Thursday’s Discovery Day. Stay tuned for more fun programs in the next few weeks.

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June 17th and 18th

Discovery Days for ages 2 – 12.

We will have our regular things: water, sand, magnets, etc; but we are adding some of the foam bones (that the Library won!) to build dinosaurs, AND we will get out the Indi Robots and Marble Run challenges for the older kids in our afternoon sessions.

If it’s raining, we won’t have this program.

It will be in the Steadley Building and on the patio.

Sewing Class: Dino Tales! June 8 & June 10 (Ages 6-8)

Sewing Class: Dino Tails!

Turn plain fabric into a dino-mite costume in this hands-on sewing class! Children and parents will work together to create a T-rex-traordinary project! FREE! Pre-registration is required to ensure your spot doesn’t go extinct! Call 417-237-7040, or stop by the Circulation Desk to reserve your spot. For ages 6-8 with an adult present

We will hold 3 classes:

  • June 8th from 10am – Noon
  • June 8th from 5pm – 7pm
  • June 10th from 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Carthage Public Library
Steadley Family Legacy Center
612 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836

In accordance with Missouri State Regulations 15 CSR 30-200.015, this program is appropriate for ages 6 and up.

Weekend Workshop: Stepping Stones June 6 (Ages 8+)

JUNE WEEKEND WORKSHOP at Carthage Public Library

STOMP Into Summer… with our Glow-in-the-Dark Dino Stepping Stones! Families are invited to work together to create a community pathway to reading fun!

FREE! Registration is required to hold a spot!

Saturday, June 6th – 10 AM to Noon
Carthage Public Library Steadley Building at 612 S. Garrison Ave.
For ages 8 and up (ages 8-12 must have an adult present)
Call 417-237-7040 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.

In accordance with Missouri State Regulations 15 CSR 30-200.015, this program is appropriate for ages 8 and up.

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