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Carmi Public Library announces December events

Tuesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library has many activities scheduled for December.On Tuesday the 6th from 6 - 7:30 pm, Michelle Winters of Escape Travel & Cruises will speak on Alaskan Cruises with Princess Cruises.On Thursday the 8th from 1 - 2 pm, Joyner Therapy will... Read More.

Pecan sale returns to Carmi Public Library

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

The banner is in front of the Carmi Public Library! That can only mean one thing. The Friends of the Carmi Public Library is pleased to announce that their annual pecan sale fundraiser has begun. Once again, the pecans are from Georgia's Mascot Pecan... Read More.

Carmi PD makes arrest at library Thursday afternoon

Friday, November 4 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, Carmi Police officers arrested 27 year old Nickolas Hays of Carmi on two counts of aggravated battery after an incident at the Carmi Public Library. Hays was taken into custody at 4 pm at the Library and transported to the White... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library honors veterans

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor the nation’s military by displaying portraits of fallen soldiers, holding special ceremonies and offering free admission on Veterans Day for military personnel, both active and retired.The special events begin Nov. 10, when sketches of Illinois... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum sponsors student art contest on Lincoln and baseball

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

Children across the country will get to use their imaginations and artistic skills to celebrate two American institutions – Abraham Lincoln and baseball – in an art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.What did it look like when Lincoln and... Read More.

Carmi Public Library to hold book sale October 3rd

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library will have their annual Corn Day Book Sale October 3rd through the 14th in the main lobby of the library. The sale will be during regular library hours, except Corn Day, Saturday the 8th, the hours will be from 9... Read More.

New director at Lincoln Presidential Library

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Alan Lowe, a veteran historian and archivist, began work Monday as the new director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.“This is an incredible and humbling opportunity. Abraham Lincoln is a towering figure in American history,” Lowe said. “I hope my... Read More.

Gains honored by Friends of the Carmi Library

Thursday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Friends of the Carmi Library recently honored former mayor Jimmy Gaines with a special award for his dedication in serving the Carmi Public Library. Jimmy was instrumental in aiding the library move to its current location, helping to establish a tradition of... Read More.

Carmi City Council updates ordinance, makes Library Board appointments at Tuesday meeting

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met Tuesday evening for their first meeting in June. Diane Healy, Steve Winkleman, and Sharon Whitsitt were all re-appointed for three year terms to the Library Board. The appointments will run through June 30, 2019.An amendment to Ordinance 1420 discussed... Read More.

April Story Hour at the Carmi Public Library this Saturday

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Public Library will host the April story hour on Saturday, April 9th from 1 - 2 pm. Kathy Sands, children's author of A Tale of Two Lambs will be the presenter. Children Pre-K and older are welcome to attend.