NEWS - Paris Carnegie Public Library

An event featuring Angela Davis in conversation with Arionne Nettles, discussing "On Resistance and Responsibility."

On Resistance and Responsibility with Angela Davis

The legendary Angela Davis joins Illinois Libraries Present to discuss her extensive contributions to social justice movements worldwide as an…

Promotion for an event featuring Sasheer Zamata in conversation with Sasha-Ann Simons, scheduled for January 19 at 7 PM.

Funny on Purpose with Sasheer Zamata

Comedy has the power to challenge, connect, and bring people together, and few voices do that as effortlessly as Sasheer Zamata…

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Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing

Engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores…

An event featuring Geoffrey Baer discussing history with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, scheduled for Oct 20 at 7 PM, presented by ILP.

Preserving History with Geoffrey Baer

Tag along for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer, beloved Chicago historian, storyteller, and host of numerous PBS programs exploring the…

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Mother Jones and the Star of Hope by Debra Miller

Irish-born Mary Harris Jones became Mother Jones, the voice of the American worker and the coal miners in particular. Once called “The Most Dangerous…

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Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao

Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtual event, Hao will explore the…

Ask a Cosmetologist

Our resident cosmetologist, Alex, will host a Q&A for all your hair questions.
What products should you use?
How do you know what hair type you have…

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Free Paint Along Class

This months free painting class will be a spring painting!
I’ll have you follow along as we paint some spring daisies together!
All ages are welcome…

A promotional image for a knitting class at the Paris Public Library, featuring knitting needles and yarn.

Learning to Knit

New to knitting? Join us for an 8-week knitting class with Alicia.
Limit to 10 beginners.

The image features onion seed starting, scheduled for February 18 from 5:15 to 5:45. An onion and black seeds are shown.

Onion Seed Along

It is time to start your onions indoors. Join us in starting your onion seed for this growing season.

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Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.

Portrait of a person with event details: "Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator" on May 3, 2 PM, hosted by Illinois Libraries.

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The…

The Most Dangerous Room in Your House

Kitchen accidents always rank highly in the list of ER visits. How can you make your kitchen a safer place to work?

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to…

Low Carb? Gluten Free? Who Needs It and What Does It Mean?

Low carb and gluten free diets are all the rage. Learn how to navigate these trends and if they fit into your lifestyle and health.

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight…

The Mighty Mushroom - Secret Powerhouse of Health

Learn why you should use mushrooms on more than pizza. Cooking, Storing and the amazing nutritional value of the underappreciated fungi.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and…

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder…

Food Rescue: Waste Not Want Not

Don’t throw it out! Learn to use the whole thing—root to stalk, bone to broth. Feed your family well on what others might throw away!

An Evening with James McBride

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published…

Pig-themed coloring contest for kids at Paris Carnegie Public Library. Design a new piggy bank. Open to kids 13 & younger.

Picasso Piggies Coloring Contest

Some swine stole our pig! Tell us what you think our next pig should look like. Children 13 and younger are invited to color in the pig coloring pages…

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting, May 14

Friends of Paris Carnegie Public Library are holding their annual meeting this month, all members are encouraged to attend.

April 8 Board Meeting Postponed to April 15

The regularly scheduled board meeting on April 8 will be postponed to April 15.

Event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM.

Paris Library Hosts Bestselling Author And Activist Dr. Temple Grandin

Paris Carnegie Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries for Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring…

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Paris Library Hosts Academy Award Winner Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition And Imagination Through Costume Design

Paris Carnegie Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries to host Ruth E. Carter, the only two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer…

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Paris Library Hosts Romance & Regency With Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn

Paris Carnegie Public Library is joining over 200 libraries across the state of Illinois to host Romance & Regency with Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn…

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Paris Library Hosts New York Times Bestselling Author And Illustrator, Jerry Craft

Paris Carnegie Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a collaborative…

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Paris Library Hosts AI Panel Discussion Featuring Bestselling Science Fiction Authors

Paris Carnegie Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries to continue season three of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort…

Summer Reading

Read for 1,000 minutes to receive a coupon for a free 8” Monical’s pizza.

Event poster for "Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka" on Saturday, May 6 at 10 AM.

Illinois Libraries Presents: Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Saturday, May 6 at 10AM. Sign up at https://bit.ly/DrawwithJarrettKrosoczka.

No longer accepting applications for children’s librarian

Thank you everyone for your interest in applying to join the staff of Paris Carnegie Public Library. We are no longer accepting applications.

New Job Opening

Paris Library is seeking a new part-time Children’s Librarian. Please see our employment page for more information.

Search HeritageQuest at home or in the library

Ancestry and ProQuest ended their free at-home access to Ancestry Library Edition on December 31, 2021. You can use our Ancestry in the library only…

Library mobile app available on App Store and Play Store for browsing books, digital content, and managing checkouts.

Share Mobile Library App

NEW! Now it’s easy to keep track of checkouts and due dates and renew items from your mobile device using the SHARE Mobile Library, Paris Public…