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.
Monday, August 30, 2010
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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