Arrowhead Library System

06/18/2026

Want to help your indie or self-published book reach more readers? Check out the Indie Author Project (Minnesota Author Project): a publishing community that helps libraries find your book and share it with their patrons! To learn more, visit: https://indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/indieauthor

06/18/2026

Come visit the Bookmobile 🚛
Cloverdale (Guyer's Store) 10-10:45
Togo (Junction Bar & Grill) 11:45-12:45
Silverdale (K***h. County Garage) 2:15-3
Bear River (Viking Bar) 4:15-5
Side Lake (Comm. Bldg.) 5:30-6:30

06/17/2026

Do you live in a township or city without a public library? Are you homebound, even temporarily? You may be eligible for Mail-a-Book!
Mail-a-Book is an Arrowhead Library System service that mails library materials directly to your home, at no cost to you! Connect with our Mail-a-Book team to learn more about this accessible free service:

The Arrowhead Library System offers the mail-a-book service to all home-bound and rural communities in the seven counties in the region.

06/17/2026

Come visit the Bookmobile 🚛
Lawrence (Town Hall) 10-10:45
Wawina (Town Hall) 11:45-12:45
Goodland (Fred's Station) 1:45-2:45
Lone Pine (Town Hall) 3:15-4:15

06/16/2026

Did you know? The Minnesota Digital Library includes digital content from over 200 participating organizations from across the state. Together we have digitized more than 60,000 photographs, postcards, maps, documents, letters, and oral histories. These materials are available online in a free searchable database. To learn more, visit: https://mndigital.org/

06/16/2026

Come visit the Bookmobile 🚛
Road Construction may cause delays to stops
Deer River (Comstock Court) 10-11
Bowstring (Store) 11:30-12:30
Effie (Country Store) 1:45-2:45
Bigfork (City Hall) 3:15-4:15
Balsam (Store) 5:15-6:15

06/15/2026

Summer is the best time to visit your local library! Libraries have special reading programs, events, and more to check out! Your local library’s reading program dates can be found on our website at alslib.info.

06/15/2026

Come visit the Bookmobile 🚛
Pelland (Y Knot Quick Stop) 10-10:45
Littlefork (Main Street) 11:15-12
Big Falls (Sunview Apts) 12:45-1:30
Northome (Apt. Complex) 2:45-3:30
Squaw Lake (Comm. Ctr.) 4:15-5:15

06/14/2026

Touring now: The Reptile Experience with Sarah's Serpentarium! Read more for locations and dates:

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium. These free events will travel to participating ALS libraries June 2 - June 26, 2026.

Join Sarah’s Serpentarium for an unforgettable, one-hour journey into the fascinating world of reptiles. This high-energy, family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors—including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. Fun facts and engaging storytelling are paired with hands-on learning moments that will spark curiosity in every age group.

Participants discover what makes reptiles unique, how they survive in the wild, and why these misunderstood creatures are essential to their ecosystems. With a strong focus on education, conservation, and connection, this program transforms curiosity into confidence. This 1 hour program is designed for audiences of all ages.

This free program is being offered at the following locations:

Monday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. - Hoyt Lakes Public Library
Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 p.m. - Keewatin Public Library
Tuesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. - Marble Public Library
Wednesday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - Chisholm Public Library
Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 p.m. - Mountain Iron Public Library
Thursday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. - Cook Community Center, hosted by the Cook Public Library
Thursday, June 18, 3:30 p.m. - Buhl Public Library
Saturday, June 20, 3:00 p.m. - Northome City Hall, hosted by Northome City Library & ALS
Monday, June 22, 1:00 p.m. - Babbitt Public Library
Tuesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. -The VFW Event Room, hosted by the Baudette Public Library
Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. - International Falls Public Library
Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - Eveleth Public Library
Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. - Virginia Public Library
Thursday, June 25, 1:00 p.m. - Gilbert Public Library
Friday, June 26, 1:00 p.m. - Duluth Public Library

This program tour is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System. To learn more about Arrowhead Library System Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info.

06/13/2026

Touring now: The Jolly Pops! Read more for tour dates and times:

The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present The Jolly Pops, a high energy children’s musician group. These free fun musical concerts will travel to participating ALS libraries June 11 - June 27, 2026.

The Jolly Pops combine upbeat, original music with popular children’s songs for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs...and everything in between!

This program is 45 minutes long and suited for families and children of all ages.

These free programs are being offered at the following locations:

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. - Eveleth Public Library

Monday, June 15, 1:00 p.m. - Hibbing Public Library

Monday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. - Keewatin Public Library

Tuesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. - The VFW Event Room, hosted by Baudette Public Library

Tuesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m. - International Falls Public Library

Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 p.m. - Grand Rapids Area Library

Wednesday, June 17, 4:00 p.m. - Marble Public Library

Thursday, June 18, 1:00 p.m. - Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth

Thursday, June 18, 6:00 p.m. - West Duluth Branch Library

Monday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - Cloquet Public Library

Monday, June 22, 1:00 p.m. - Duluth Public Library

Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. - Apple Tree Learning Center, hosted by the Gilbert Public Library

Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. - Virginia Public Library

Tuesday, June 23, 4:00 p.m. - Buhl Public Library

Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - Cook Public Library

Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 p.m. - Aurora Public Library

Thursday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. - Moose Lake Public Library

Thursday, June 25, 3:30 p.m. - Two Harbors Public Library

Friday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. - Silver Bay Public Library

Friday, June 26, 3:30 p.m. - Grand Marais Public Library

Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. - Carlton Area Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info.