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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1009 2nd Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
218-741-7769
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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

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.

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.

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.