Carthage hosts Family Fun Nights for the community on most Fridays during the school year.

Professional storyteller Paddy Lynn came to Carthage for Family Fun night in January.

In April 2010, the Carthage Chemistry Club hosted a Mad Science Lab during Friday Family Fun Night.

In October 2010 the Burie Family hosted a Fall Festival for Family Fun Night.

In Sept. 2010, Lisa Cinelli taught how words and pictures come together to make a story come to life.

Families are welcome to use the TARC for swimming and other activities, as well as read in the library.

In Nov. 2010, the world of Harry Potter came to life when Hedberg Library transformed into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Family Fun Night

Most Recent Event:

May 11 — Lego Adventure
Lego artists Dave and John Xandegar have displayed their Lego creations nation-wide. Tonight they bring their skills and creativity with everyone's favorite building bricks to Family Fun Night. Join us for fun on the floor as we build, explore, and create.

Listed below are some of our past calendars. You can look back and view the different programs we have offered over the years.

Past Family Fun Nights

Winter/Spring 2012 Calender

We are just getting started with 2012 but it is going to be one of the best Family Fun Night years ever!Check back for more information about our past, current, and future events! more...

Fall 2011 Calender

This fall was non-stop crazy fun! We had visits from all sorts of creatures from snakes to Harry Potter! We were so grateful to have so many different people come in and share their time and talents with us! Check out our past calender to see all the different and crazy shenanigans! more...

2010-2011 Calender

From art to science to short films, this year was filled with fun! We had our first Hogwarts night and Fall Festival, both have become favorites here at Family Fun Night. Check out all the magical events and relive a great year! more...

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Get Active

The TARC is available for use on Family Fun Night for a $1 donation to the Kenosha Boys & Girls Club. Swim in the pool, play basketball or racquetball, or use the athletic center. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 18 must have an adult directly supervising in the Semler Fitness Center. Activities available may vary.

Hungry?

Families visiting Carthage for Family Fun Night can take a break for snacks at Einstein's Bagels or Freshen's Frozen Yogurt. Both are located in Donna's Bytes across the lobby from the library.

Read a Good Book

Use the computers and peruse the books in Hedberg Library. The Center for Children's Literature in Hedberg Library has more than 25,000 children's books.