Monday, November 29, 2010

Playing with paper at the Library

Creativity Tank will present “Playing with Paper” at 10 a.m., Sat., Jan. 15, at the Cloquet Public Library. The program is free of charge and open to the public.

Children will learn the basics of papermaking, recycling paper into pulp to create sculptural ornaments and papers. On newly made paper, participants will “paint” with pulp. When dry, these beautiful art papers can be hung, written upon, or turned into journals or stationery.

Pre-registration by January 7 is a must. Parents are welcome. Dress for wet. The program will run for a minimum of 90 minutes. To pre-register or for more information, call 879-1531.


Creativity Tank is a Minnesota-based organization providing creative programming for children. This project is funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Friday, November 19, 2010

The Opposite of Cold: the Northwoods Finnish sauna tradition


Join us on Sat. Dec. 18 @ 10:30 a.m. for a book reading and slide presentation from Michael Nordskog's new book, The Opposite of Cold: the Northwoods Finnish sauna tradition. Copies will be available for purchase and signed by the author.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Dark Shadows descends on Public Library

Experience television’s most popular gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows, during an afterschool screening at 4 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 28, at the Cloquet Public Library. The television series, which ran from 1966 to 1971, featured Barnabas Collins, a 200-year-old vampire who believes he has found the reincarnation of his long lost love, among other things. The series aired after school, and, at the time, youngsters raced home from school to watch.

Twilight fans will enjoy this vintage vampire tale. The showing will feature a summary of the show’s beginnings as well as the episode of Barnabas’s arrival. Dark Shadows is available with permission from MPI Media Group.

The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call 879-1531. (drawing by Jesse Fultz)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Teen photo contest winners on display

The Regional Winners of the Arrowhead Library Association’s Teen Photo Competition, as well as individual winners and entries from libraries in the Arrowhead Library System, are now on display at the Cloquet Public Library. The display will rotate among participating libraries in the Arrowhead System, remaining in Cloquet through the end of the month.

Regional winners in the Enhanced Category are Samantha Camilli, Grand Rapids, First Place; Anna Andrick, Virginia, Second Place; and Asha Fritsinger, Cloquet, Third Place. In the Non-Enhanced Category are Grand Prize and First Place winner Thomas Loewen, Babbitt; Second Place winner Mary Curnow, Buhl; and Third Place winner Rachel Rouse, Babbitt.

This project was funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. For more information, call 879-1531.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Oral History Workshop at Cloquet Public Library

Oral History Workshop

Presented by Barb Sommer

Friday, November 5

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


What is oral history?

Why do we do oral history?

What are some of the steps that can help you learn to do oral history?

What about possible funding options?

Wrap-up questions?

Space is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 879-1531.

Box lunches will be provided.


This program is co-sponsored by the Carlton County Historical Society, Cloquet Public Library and Arrowhead Library System by “A partnershipbetween Minnesota Regional Public Libraries and the Minnesota Historical Society. Made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

War Experienced: Minnesota Home Front, 1941-45

Join us at the Cloquet Public Library on Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation by Thomas Saylor on War experienced: Minnesota Home Front, 1941-45. Saylor will examine 'women and men working', 'homemakers and mothers', and 'life on the farm', featuring oral histories he did in the Cloquet area. Dr. Thomas Saylor is Professor of History at Concordia University-St Paul. He attended the University of Akron (OH) and the University of Rochester (NY), where in 1993 he earned a Ph.D. in History. He has had research fellowships at the Free University of Berlin, Germany; the University of Munich; and Oxford University.
As founder and director of several oral history projects since 2001, Dr Saylor has conducted hundreds of individual interviews. The program is being co-sponsored by the Cloquet Public Library and Carlton County Historical Society in conjunction with Minnesota’s Greatest Generation programs presented by Minnesota Regional Public Libraries in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society. Programs are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund created through the passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment by the vote of Minnesotans in November 2008.

Minnesota Goes To War


Join us at the Carlton County Historical Society on Friday, Oct 8 at 2 PM for a presentation by Dave Kenney on Minnesota Goes to War. Kenney will be talking about life on the Minnesota home front during World War II, with special emphasis on shipbuilding operations in Duluth/ Superior and the important role played by the Iron Range. Dave Kenney is a freelance writer specializing in Minnesota history. After earning degrees from St. Olaf College and the University of Missouri-Columbia, he established a career in television news-first as a reporter in Asheville, North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia, and then as a senior writer for CNN in Atlanta. The program is being co-sponsored by the Cloquet Public Library and Carlton County Historical Society in conjunction with Minnesota’s Greatest Generation programs presented by Minnesota Regional Public Libraries in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society. Programs are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund created through the passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment by the vote of Minnesotans in November 2008.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Fall activities for children

Preschool Story Times (ages 3-5) will be at 10 a.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 15 through Dec. 1.

LapSit Story Times (ages 0-2) will be at 10 a.m., Thursdays, beginning Sept. 16 through Dec. 2. Join us for stories, song, play and good times.

The Library will also host afterschool matinees at 3:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, beginning September 16. For more information, call 879-1531.

Fall Book Sale in October

The Friends of the Cloquet Public Library will host their annual Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 9, 2010. Everyone is welcome to come and browse through our ample selection of discarded library books as well as area donations, ranging in quality from used to next-to-new.

Proceeds from sales will go to library programs and new book acquisitions.

Join your friends at the Cloquet Public Library’s Fall Book Sale. For more information, call 879-1531.

Winners announced in Teen Photo Contest



The Cloquet Public Library announces three winners in its “Miracle of Water” photography contest. Judges included members of the Cloquet Public Library Board of Directors and library staff. Entries were judged specifically on relevance to the contest’s theme, as well as composition and originality.

“Lake Superior” by Heather Franzen won First Place honors. Second Place went to “Water Droplets” by Josephine Umpierre, and Third Place went to Emelia Anderson for “Deep Blue Sea.” Each winner received a Triple Ribbon Rosette and Certificate of Recognition.

Winning submissions now move on to the Arrowhead Library System’s regional competition which will be judged by photographer Craig Blacklock. Eventually all three winners will be displayed at the library. For additional information, call 879-1531

Monday, August 16, 2010

Greatest Generation tour returns

On Saturday, October 23, travel via Motorcoach to visit the MN History Center and the Greatest Generation Exhibit. (This tour is FREE, you must pre-register with Cloquet Community Education. If you are not able to attend please cancel 2 days prior to the tour, to allows others to take part) This landmark exhibit at the Minnesota History Center features more than 6,000 square feet of artifacts, displays and hands-on elements to explore the accomplishments, sacrifices, disappointments, challenges and enduring legacy of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Members of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation are people we know, they are our grandparents, our parents and our next-door neighbors. Yet, we may have never heard their stories. These remarkable people – who grew up during the Depression, came of age during World War II and participated in the post-war boom – created a lasting legacy that has shaped all of us who have come after. Explore the accomplishments, sacrifices, disappointments and challenges that have shaped the enduring legacy of Minnesota's Greatest Generation through their stories. This tour is a cooperative effort between the Arrowhead Library System, Cloquet Public Library, Carlton County Historical Society, Minnesota Historical Society and Cloquet Community Education's Age to age Program. This tour is funded with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage.
Itinerary:
8:00 A.M. Depart Cloquet (BACK PARKING LOT at Super One)
10:30 A.M. Arrive at History Center
10:30 to 11:00 Museum Self-exploration time, (some great city-views to check out!)shopping or restroom break time
11:00-12:00 Lunch in Café Minnesota (on your own)
12:00-1:50 Visit Reference Library
1:55-3:30/4:00 Gather in Level 1 Rotunda for Minnesota's Greatest Generation Tour (Minnesota's Greatest Generation Tour approx 30 minutes) and exhibit time on your own.
4:00 P.M. Depart History Center
6-6:30 P.M. Return Cloquet

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Schiffelly Puppets at Cloquet Library

Come to the puppet show of “Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella” at 2 p.m., Thurs., July 29, 2010, at the Cloquet Public Library. This humorous and fun-filled program for the family is brought to you by the Schiffelly Puppets.

There will be a real puppet stage and lots of puppets. Jim is responsible for the creation of the original voices and the puppet characters. He has performed in theater productions. Shelley is in charge of the puppet stage design and construction. Sue works with the puppet shows in various capacities.

The Schiffelly Puppets have been entertaining at libraries, corporations, and community celebrations for over 25 years. Librarians have said, “Kids and their parents all enjoyed the show.”

“Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella” is sponsored by Arrowhead Library System Kids’ Stuff and your local public library.

If you need a sign language interpreter, please contact the Arrowhead Library System two weeks before your show to make the request. For more information, call 879-1531.

Sustainable Landscaping, Shoreland Buffers, and Rain Gardens Program

Sustainable Landscaping, Shoreland Buffers, and Rain Gardens Program

This is a two part program. Part 1 is entitled “Top 10 Tips for Sustainable Landscaping.” Do you have a landscaping project in mind? Get started by learning 10 tips for designing and installing a sustainable landscape for your home focused on plant health and longevity. Part 1 lasts one hour, and is taught by Julie Weisenhorn, who is an Assistant Extension Professor and the Director of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Program.

Part 2 is entitled “Residential Shoreland Buffers and Rain Gardens”.
Learn how you can conserve and used rain water in your landscape with shoreland buffers and rain gardens that capture this important resource and prevent runoff into our lakes and rivers. Part 2 lasts one hour, and is taught by Eleanor Burkett who is an Associate Extension Professor and works with the University of Minnesota Extension Shoreland Team. This is a great program you will not want to miss.

Sustainable Landscaping, Shoreland Buffers, and Rain Gardens will be at Cloquet Public Library on Tuesday, July 20th at 10:00 a.m.

Sustainable Landscaping, Shoreland Buffers, and Rain Gardens is sponsored by Arrowhead Library System and University of Minnesota Extension.

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Library hosts teen photo competition

The Cloquet Public Library announces a Teen Photo Contest and a Teen Photography Workshop as part of its Summer activity schedule for youth. Both activities are free of charge and open to all area teens, grades 7 through 12.

The Photo competition’s theme is the Miracle of Water. Subject matter may be broadly interpreted—from rivers and lakes to rainstorms and water sprinklers—you decide. Participants may submit two entries, on photo-quality paper or regular paper of any size. Two categories of photos will be accepted—digitally enhanced and non-enhanced.

The deadline for entries is Friday, August 6. Three winners will be awarded in each category. Winners will be notified on Friday, August 13. Winning submissions will be sent to the Arrowhead Library System for a regional round of judging.

In support of the photo contest, the Library will also host a teen Photography Workshop on Thursday, July 22. The workshop will consist of classroom time, a field shoot and a follow-up review session. Two Harbors photographer John Gregor will be the instructor. Class enrollment is limited to 15 teens. You do not have to enter the competition to enroll in the class.

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. To register for the workshop or for more information, call 879-1531 and ask for Lis.

Monday, June 7, 2010

The Minnesota Historical Society Awards Cloquet Public Library a Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant

Without a concerted effort, our state’s historic and cultural treasures are in danger of being lost to time. The Minnesota Historical Society awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant in the amount of $1,197 to the Cloquet Public Library to purchase the Minnesota History Bookshelf. The Minnesota History Bookshelf is a project of enduring value because it will enhance the public library’s collection of books on Minnesota history.
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants are made possible by the Minnesota Legislature from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund created with passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution in November 2008. The grants are awarded to support projects of enduring value for the cause of history and historic preservation across the state.
“It is wonderful to see so many communities and local organizations benefitting from the Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants,” said Britta Bloomberg, deputy state historic preservation officer.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Underwater Adventures Comes to Library

The Underwater Adventures Aquarium will present a program at 3:30 p.m., Mon., June 14, at the Cloquet Public Library. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

Handle live sea creatures, bones, and jaws of the skeletons of sea creatures. Kids and their families can touch live crabs, urchins, and sea stars. You will learn about aquatic life and why water is important. This is a fun program you will not want to miss.

Underwater Adventures is sponsored by Arrowhead Library System Kids’ Stuff
and your local library. The event is part of the library’s “Make a Splash” Summer Reading Program.

If you need a sign language interpreter, please contact the Arrowhead Library System two weeks before your show to make the request.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Suddenly Sami

Free Film Screening
Cloquet Public Library ~ 320 14th Street, Cloquet
Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
SUDDENLY SAMI is a personal film about identity. During the director’s childhood and youth in Oslo, her mother never told her about her indigenous Sami background in the Arctic area of Norway. Why didn’t she? And how can the director suddenly become Sami in the middle of life? And does she really want to?
Directed by Ellen-Astri Lundby, an independent filmmaker and producer who has produced
and directed several short films, both fiction and documentaries. Her films usually have a humorous touch, even when dealing with serious topics.
Discussion and refreshments following the screening.
Sponsored by the Cloquet Public Library, the Sami Siida of North America,
Cloquet Sons of Norway Heimsyn Lodge #15 and Báiki: The International Saami Journal

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Afterschool movie presents That Darn Cat!


The Cloquet Public Library’s Afterschool Movie for May is Disney's That Darn Cat! at 3:20 p.m., Thurs., May 13.

The program, which runs for 116 minutes, is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call 879-1531.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Free tour to Minneapolis Institute of Art and Museum of Russian Art

Celebrate Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage
with the Arrowhead Library System
on a day tour to
The Museum of Russian Art
and
The Minneapolis Institute of Art
Featured Exhibit: Until Now: Collecting the New 1960 –2010

June 5, 2010

Includes: Round trip deluxe restroom equipped motorcoach service, coffee stop, admission to the Museum of Russian Art, admission to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the featured exhibit: Until Now: Collecting the New 1960 –2010.

Not included: meals and driver gratuity

05:15 am Depart International Falls Public Library ( 750 4th Street) ( 218-283-8051)
07:15 am Pickup at the Virginia Public Library (215 5th Ave, So.) ( 218-748-7525)
08:15 am Coffee stop at Cloquet Perkins
09:00 am Depart Cloquet
11:15 am Arrive at the Museum of Russian Art for a self-guided tour
12:30 pm Depart for the Minneapolis Institute of Art
self-guide of special exhibit and lunch on own
05:00 pm Depart for home
07:30 pm Stop for dinner on own at Gordy’s Restaurant in Cloquet.
08:30pm Depart Cloquet
09:30 pm Arrive Virginia Public Library
11:30 pm Arrive International Falls Public Library

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage.

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REGISTRATION DUE BY MAY 26, 2010

I / WE WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE ___________ SEATS FOR THIS DAY TRIP: ARROWHEAD LIBRARY DATE:6/5/10
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NAME:__________________________________________________TELEPHONE:_______________________________


ADDRESS:_______________________________________CITY:____________________________STATE: _______ZIP:


IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE LET US KNOW:

________________________________________________________________________
Send Registration to: JayBee Travel
1009 2nd Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-7769
sbeck@mchsi.com
Celebrate Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage
with the Arrowhead Library System
on a day tour to
The Museum of Russian Art
and
The Minneapolis Institute of Art
Featured Exhibit: Until Now: Collecting the New 1960 –2010

June 5, 2010

Includes: Round trip deluxe restroom equipped motorcoach service, coffee stop, admission to the Museum of Russian Art, admission to the Minneapolis Institute of Art featured exhibit: Until Now: Collecting the New 1960 –2010.

Not included: meals and driver gratuity

06:30 am Depart from the Silver Bay Public Library (9 Davis Dr. ) (218-226-4331)
07:10 am Pickup in Two Harbors at Super One (1007 7th Ave. ) (218-834-5651)
07:40 am Pick up at Duluth Perkins Restaurant (4005 W. Michigan Street) (218-628-1038)
08:15 am Included coffee stop at Cloquet Perkins
09:00 am Depart Cloquet
11:15 am Arrive at the Museum of Russian Art for a self-guided tour
12:30 pm Depart for the Minneapolis Institute of Art
self-guide of special exhibit and lunch on own
05:00 pm Depart for home
07:30 pm Stop for dinner on own at Gordy’s Restaurant in Cloquet.
08:30 pm Depart Cloquet
09:00 pm Arrive Duluth Perkins Restaurant
09:45 pm Arrive Two Harbors Super One Grocery Store
10:30 pm Arrive Silver Bay Public Library

This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++REGISTRATION DUE BY MAY 26, 2010

I / WE WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE ___________ SEATS FOR THIS DAY TRIP: ARROWHEAD LIBRARY DATE:6/5/10
-
NAME:__________________________________________________TELEPHONE:_______________________________


ADDRESS:_______________________________________CITY:____________________________STATE: _______ZIP:

IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL NEEDS PLEASE LET US KNOW

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Send Registration to: JayBee Travel
1009 2nd Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-741-7769
sbeck@mchsi.com

Monday, April 5, 2010

Magic Mama's lively show comes to library


Entertainer Magic Mama will perform hip hop and world beats for the whole family at 10:30 a.m., Sat., May 1, at the Cloquet Public Library.

The program is free of charge and open to the public.

Through her music, Magic Mama delivers an empowering and hope-filled message of love and respect for all and inspires creative thinking and Earth-friendly actions. Her show includes an energetic stage design, lively music, and fun, participatory opportunities.

Magic Mama's debut album, has been described as, “Intricate and mesmerizing rhythms, gorgeous jazzy vocals, clever lyrics, rap influences, and a consistent ecological message... about the importance of working together, respecting each other and the Earth... but without feeling preachy, leavened as they are with humor, both in the music and lyrics."

The event is made possible through funding from the Friends of the Cloquet Public Library. For more information, call 879-1531.

Children's book illustrator at Library


Henry Cole, the talented illustrator of more than 40 books for children, will present a program at 4 p.m., Mon., April 19, at the Cloquet Public Library.

The event is free of charge and open to the public.

Cole’s impressive list of books includes the New York Times bestselling The Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards, the nationally bestselling Little Bo by Julie Andrews, and many picture books written by himself, including On Meadow Street. A Nest for Celeste, a new book, is his first novel.

Cole is the illustrator for the Library’s summer’s reading program theme, “Make a Splash.”

This project is funded with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. For more information, call 879-1531.

Library's Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Cloquet Public Library will host their annual Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., April 17, 2010. Everyone is welcome to come and browse through our ample selection of discarded library books as well as area donations, ranging in quality from used to next-to-new.

Proceeds from sales will go to library programs and new book acquisitions.

Join your friends at the Cloquet Public Library’s Spring Book Sale. For more information, call 879-1531.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

One Book One Community Read in April

Read and discuss Animal Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver. We have planned programs in April related to the content of the book. Join us as Carlton County 4-H Presents...

Exploring Animals
Thursday, April 8 6:30 p.m.
4-H youth will bring and talk about a variety of different animals. There may be some baby animals to admire!

Growing Vegetables

Thursday, April 15 6:30 p.m.
4-H youth will show their past vegetable projects and talk about growing your own vegetables. We’ll finish by planting some vegetable seeds that you can take home.

The Wonders of 4-H

Thursday, April 22 6:30 p.m.
4-H youth will showcase many of the projects youth can do in 4-H. There will also be a couple of hands-on activities for participants.

We are also celebrating Poetry Month in April


In the Blueberry Bucket: A Collage of Agricultural History in Carlton County Through Poetry and Photos

Saturday, April 24 10:30 a.m.
Cloquet Public Library, 320 14th St., Cloquet
Duluth Poet Laureate Jim Johnson writes poetry that is cut from the cloth of his Finnish roots, recalling the lives of Finnish settlers in northern Minnesota. It is the quintessential American story of the immigrant experience: of families, hunger, nature and hard work. The Carlton County Historical Society will provide a backdrop to Johnson’s readings with photos from the museum archives depicting agricultural practices from the county’s past.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Greatest Generation tour

On Friday, June 11, travel via Motorcoach to visit the MN History Center and the Greatest Generation Tour. (This tour is FREE, you must pre-register if you are not able to attend please cancel 2 days prior to the tour, to allows others to take part) This landmark exhibit at the Minnesota History Center features more than 6,000 square feet of artifacts, displays and hands-on elements to explore the accomplishments, sacrifices, disappointments, challenges and enduring legacy of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Members of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation are people we know, they are our grandparents, our parents and our next-door neighbors. Yet, we may have never heard their stories. These remarkable people – who grew up during the Depression, came of age during World War II and participated in the post-war boom – created a lasting legacy that has shaped all of us who have come after. Explore the accomplishments, sacrifices, disappointments and challenges that have shaped the enduring legacy of Minnesota's Greatest Generation through their stories. This tour is a cooperative effort between the Arrowhead Library System, Cloquet Public Library, Carlton County Historical Society, Minnesota Historical Society and Cloquet Community Education's Age to age Program. This tour is funded with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage.

Itinerary:
8:00 A.M. Depart Cloquet
10:30 A.M. Arrive at History Center
10:30 to 11:00 Museum Self-exploration time, (some great city-views to check out!)shopping or restroom break time 11:00-12:00 Lunch in Café Minnesota (on your own) 12:00-1:50 Visit Reference Library 1:55-3:30/4:00 Gather in Level 1 Rotunda for Minnesota's Greatest Generation Tour (Minnesota's Greatest Generation Tour approx 30 minutes) and exhibit time on your own.
4:00 P.M. Depart History Center
6-6:30 P.M. Return Cloquet

Library adds Early Literacy Station for kids

The Cloquet Public Library announces the recent acquisition of the Early Literacy Station (ELS), a computer workstation loaded with more than 45 educational software titles for children ages 2-10. The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, stand-alone computer not connected to the Internet that is age-appropriate, engaging, and academically relevant for children. The ELS is located in the Children’s Section of the library. It has a colorful keyboard and tiny mouse to promote easy learning and discovery.

“The Early Literacy Station is an invaluable resource for our toddlers to fifth grade patrons,” says Lisbeth Boutang, Children’s Librarian. “The kids are having fun, and many times they don’t know they are learning.”

The ELS purchase was made possible through generous donations from patrons, the Friends of the Cloquet Public Library, the Kiwanis Golden K of Cloquet, and a grant from the Minnesota Library Foundation. The Cloquet Public Library is working toward the acquisition of another Early Literacy Stations through additional donations from individuals and groups. For more information, call 879-1531.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Read Across America at the Library

The nationwide reading celebration “Read Across America” will begin at 3:15 p.m., Wed., March 3, at the Cloquet Public Library. Children of all ages can join the fun by reading from a favorite book or from one of ours. Everyone who reads aloud will receive a free book.

The National Education Association's "Read Across America" event is now in its 13th year, motivating children to read and helping them to master basic skills. Join the thousands of schools, libraries and community centers across the country participating in this worthwhile event, bringing together kids and books and you.

The event, like all of our programs at the library, is free of charge and open to the public.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

McClure book talk joins Chamber of Commerce's Home & Business Expo


UMD professor Bud McClure will give a book talk and signing of his book, Divine Daisy, a Trans-personal Tale, at 11 a.m., Sat., March 27, at the Pine Valley Ice Shelter. The talk will be part of the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce's Home and Business Expo. The Cloquet Public Library will also have a table at the event, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The program is free of charge and open to the public.

His book, Divine Daisy, is the magical story of a dog whose special gift is awakened when she is kissed by a rabbit. It is a story of love, hope and truth told with heartbreaking honesty that does not gloss over the more difficult emotions of sadness and grief, according to McClure.

The story is also about our cosmic connection to something greater than ourselves—a world beyond logic and reason that resonates with how children see the world. Divine Daisy is an affirmation of the mystery of life and a book that will enchant children each time they read it.

McClure has taught courses in personal and transpersonal development, dreamwork and psychological transformation and the spiritual journey. He and his wife Dr. Deb McClure own the Cloquet Natural Foods store in Cloquet.

Divine Daisy was published by Bumblebee Hollow Press, another enterprise of the McClures. For more information, call 879-1531.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Nonviolent Communication session

Join Steve Backus @ the Library on Feb. 8 @ 6:30 p.m. for an hour long introduction to Nonviolent Communication, a process developed by Marshall Rosenberg that helps connect people through compassion, not contention. Steve, a teacher at St. Scholastica, will present an overview of NVC and share some central practices that help people create a more peace-centered, life-affirming consciousness. NVC provides people with strategies to defuse tense situations and disagreeable conflicts by moving from the head to the heart and from exasperation to empathy.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The Sound of Science

Bring your lunch to the library on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. and listen to Betty Braunstein on flute and Steve Highland on violin. How do the flute and violin make music? Join Betty and Steve as they explore the connection between sound and science with items like a tuning fork, slinky, and beaker of water! Hands on demonstrations, computer animations and live music show why music to your ears is also music to your brain. This presentation, part of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO) Music to You Program, is funded with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Winter story times for children

Preschool Story Times (ages 3-5) will be at 10 a.m., Wednesdays,
beginning January 13 through March 31.

LapSit Story Times (ages 0-2) will be at 10 a.m., Thursdays, beginning
January 14 through April 1.

Join us for stories, song, play and good times.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Online catalog to be updated

On January 6 & 7, the online catalog will go through an upgrade. The catalog will not be available during that time. The library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6.

From Finland to North America: Buildings, Landscapes, and Cultural Change

Professor Arnold Alanen will give a talk on the Finnish immigrant story and the world the immigrants built in North America, at 10:30 a.m., Sat., January 16, at the Cloquet Public Library. Among the most fascinating aspects of the Finnish immigrant experience is the transfer of cultural traits from Finland to North America. Included in this transfer were building traditions (especially the sauna), and ideas about the development and organization of the cultural landscape – settlements, farmsteads, fields, gardens, and so forth.

His program will offer numerous illustrations of historic Finnish buildings and cultural landscapes. Special attention will be given to the similarities and differences that existed between the environments Finns experienced and formed in their homeland and in North America.

The event is free of charge and open to the public.

Alanen is Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and current Finlandia Foundation Lecturer of the Year (LOY). He is also an author and most recently published the book Morgan Park: Duluth, U.S. Steel, and the forging of a company town, winning a Northeastern Minnesota Book Award in 2007. He is currently working on a book about the history of the Finns in Minnesota. He was named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, one of the organization’s highest awards and was termed “a tireless advocate for the preservation of historic landscapes.”

For more information, call 879-1531

McClure Book Talk Rescheduled


UMD professor Bud McClure will give a book talk and signing of his book, Divine Daisy, a Trans-personal Tale,at 10:30 a.m., Sat. ,March 27, at the Cloquet Public Library.

The program is free of charge and open to the public.

His book, Divine Daisy, is the magical story of a dog whose special gift is awakened when she is kissed by a rabbit. It is a story of love, hope and truth told with heartbreaking honesty that does not gloss over the more difficult emotions of sadness and grief, according to McClure.

The story is also about our cosmic connection to something greater than ourselves—a world beyond logic and reason that resonates with how children see the world. Divine Daisy is an affirmation of the mystery of life and a book that will enchant children each time they read it.

McClure has taught courses in personal and transpersonal development, dreamwork and psychological transformation and the spiritual journey. He and his wife Dr. Deb McClure own the Cloquet Natural Foods store in Cloquet.

Divine Daisy was published by Bumblebee Hollow Press, another enterprise of the McClures. For more information, call 879-1531.