News - Paris Carnegie Public Library

March 2, 2026

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…

A peaceful painting featuring white daisies against a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

February 28, 2026

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.

February 23, 2026

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.

February 18, 2026

Onion Seed Along

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

February 10, 2026

ICash

May 13, 2025

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.

May 3, 2025

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…

May 1, 2025

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?

April 10, 2025

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…

April 3, 2025

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.

March 21, 2025

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…

March 6, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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…

February 19, 2025

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…

February 6, 2025

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!

February 4, 2025

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.

April 4, 2024

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…

A black-and-white close-up of a person with curly hair, looking directly at the camera.

March 20, 2024

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…

A woman sitting on a couch with text: "Romance and Regency with Bridgerton's Julia Quinn."

February 20, 2024

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…

A book cover titled "New Kid," a gold medal, and a person in a cap promoting a conversation with Jerry Craft.

February 6, 2024

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…

Image of three people with text: "Speculating about Our AI Future with Cory Doctorow."

January 11, 2024

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.

May 6, 2024

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…