Monday, October 26, 2009

Learn to navigate the library’s online catalog

Classes on how to use the library's online catalog will be held Tuesday mornings in November at 9 a.m. Call 879-1531 to register for the class.

Why are there so many churches in our area?

A panel of representatives from Queen of Peace, St. John’s Lutheran of Saginaw, Gospel Tabernacle, and the Rock will discuss why there are so many churches on Monday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cloquet Public Library. Come for discussion and questions. Refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Open Stage for Storytellers in November


As the nights draw in, the storytelling season begins. Bring a friend or your entire family and join us for two consecutive Thursdays evenings of storytelling at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 12 and 19, at the Cloquet Public Library.

The programs are free of charge and open to the public.

Everyone is welcome to share a story. Guidelines will be simple. The format is informal, similar to an open stage event. Keep stories under five minutes. They can be folktales, fairytales, ghost stories, tales from around the world, or from your own backyard. Only content suitable for families will be welcomed.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 879-1531.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Darkest Evening

Author William Durbin will be here on Thursday, October 22 @ 6:30 p.m. to discuss his books, including the award winning The Darkest Evening about Finns who left here in the 1930s for the Soviet Union. This program is supported by the Minnesota Book Awards through grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in conjunction with State Library Services, a division of the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Minnesota Library Foundation.

Learn to navigate the library’s online catalog

The Cloquet Public Library will be offering classes on how to use the online catalog on Tuesday mornings in November. The class will teach you how to look up books and other library materials, reserve items, and renew materials online. Call 879-1531 to reserve a spot.