Calendar for October 2026
The New Parking Lot is Open!
Did you know the Library has additional parking? Just across Maple Street, behind the MakerSpace building.
Catalog Upgrade: MODiscovery!
Carthage Public Library staff are excited to introduce MODiscovery, a new layer to the already familiar catalog! Find all of your favorites, from e-books to
September Sewing Workshop: Totes
Closed Friday, Sept. 11th, 2026 for Scheduled Maintenance
Porch Perk-Up 101
Porch Perk-Up 101 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 am to Noon. Limited Seating – scan QR Code or call 417-674-3328 to RSVP.
Citizenship and English Classes Resume
Citizenship and English classes will resume in August.
Congratulations to our recent graduate!
Congratulations to our student who passed their citizenship exam! It was a pleasure having you in class and we wish you success in all your
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
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
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
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
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.
