Last updated on June 14, 2021

LIBRARY OPEN UNTIL 7:30 PM ON THURSDAYS

CLOSED ON SATURDAYS IN SUMMER

Beginning June 3, the Library will be open until

7:30 pm on Thursdays only.

We hope to expand our evening hours in the near future.

We will be closed on Saturdays from

Memorial Day through Labor Day.

14TH STREET CLOSED BEGINNING JUNE 7

Beginning Monday, June 7, 14th Street will be closed from Cloquet Avenue to Prospect Avenue due to road construction.

STATE PARK PASSES AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY

Visit any Minnesota state park this summer with our FREE passes!

They can be checked out at the Library and used for up to 7 days.

No need to return the pass when you're finished, just enjoy.

We have two passes for checkout, and they are available to anyone with a valid Arrowhead Library System card.

Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

STORY STROLL IN VETERANS' PARK

Come to Veterans' Park on

Wednesday, June 23, from 9 am to 6:30 pm

and read Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

by Bill Martin.

CREATIVEBUG VIDEO CLASSES -

NEW ONLINE RESOURCE

Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Just log in with your Arrowhead Library System library card and create an account to access these FREE videos.

Click on the button below to begin.

RAIN GARDEN PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY

Are you curious about the use and benefits of rain gardens?

Have you considered planting one, but don't know where to start?

Come to the Library on

Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17 from 3-4 pm

to learn about rain gardens and help us pick our site.

Then come back on

Monday, June 21 or Tuesday, June 22, from 3-4 pm

to plant the garden. No experience or equipment required!

Feel free to bring work or garden gloves.

THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!

The library is now open to the public.

We will be observing the following protocols to ensure the continued safety of the public and library staff:

Masks will not be required, but we suggest non-vaccinated patrons continue to wear masks per the CDC recommendation. Library staff will wear masks.
No open food or beverages will be allowed
Hand sanitizer will be available at various locations throughout the library

Computer Use Policy

Computer use is limited to two, one-hour sessions per person, per day
Patrons should use their own library card, if they have one, to log into the computer
Printing will be available

Book Returns and Handling

Materials can be returned in the outside book drop or in the drop box at the circulation desk
We are no longer quarantining items or wiping them with alcohol prior to being checked in

Faxing, Scanning, Printing, Copying

These services will be available, and regular fees will be charged

Curbside Pickup

Curbside pickup will continue for patrons who request it. Staff must be allowed adequate time to retrieve requested items.

Programming

We will continue to provide Take-and-Make kits and virtual programming

PERSONAL LIBRARIAN HELP

Need a change of pace from your usual reading genre?

Looking for new mystery, science fiction, romance, or western authors?

Fill out our online Personal Librarian Form and let us curate for you!

We'll notify you when your books are ready for pick up.

Please allow at least three business days before picking up materials.

VIRTUAL STORYTIME ON YOUTUBE

You can watch our Virtual Storytime on the YouTube Cloquet Public Library channel. https://www.youtube.com/.../UC8jviKJp3yCZseyDfuQEDHQ/videos

Personal Librarian Form

Additional COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Library Disclaimer

Apply for a Library Card

Summer Reading

Program

May 24 - August 6, 2021

Our Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults has begun!

We have two programs again this year, one for children ages 0 to 12, and one for teens/adults ages 13 and up.

Children can earn tickets to enter drawings for fun prizes, including treats from local restaurants, gift cards, and toys. They can also win a free book once they've read 7 hours.

Teens and adults can earn tickets to enter drawings for gift cards and coloring book/colored pencil sets.

Register or sign in to Beanstack using the button below. If you prefer paper logs, they are available in the Children's area and in the Library lobby.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

This is a year-round reading program designed to help caregivers prepare their children for school. Research has shown that children get ready to read years before they begin their formal education. An excellent way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them.

Children who have not yet entered kindergarten can participate in this FREE program.

Click on the Beanstack button to register or log in.