Carlton Area Public Library
310 Chestnut Avenue
PO Box 309
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-3322
HOURS:
Monday 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Friday closed
Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday closed
The Carlton Area Public Library is part of the Arrowhead Library System.
Winter Reading Program
Stop in and search out new and interesting books to read and earn point coupons to purchase prizes from the library store. Registered participants can enter one of three drawing to be held March 23, 2026.
Take & Make Activity
Activities
January – Snowman Craft Take & Make
January – Art of Kumihimo Bracelet Take & Create
February – I Love To Read Collage – Take & Make
February 28, 2026 – Dance For All – Contemporary dance class. Dance Artist Sophia will teach improvised and set dance sequences set to music.
Please join us in wishing Bethany Leseman all the best as she leaves the Carlton Area Public Library to focus on her family. We want to thank her for her contributions to the library, and best wishes for the future.
FUTURE PROGRAMMING POSSIBILITIES:
The library staff are working on some new programs for the new year. Please look for more information as we begin implementing them.
Rate Your Read - An adult book club where members bring a book to share with everyone. This will be a great way to get recommendations for your next read and have a chance to socialize.
Toddler Time – Story time with arts & crafts
Sewing Machine Station - Access to a sewing machine for quick repairs or new projects.
Cake Pan Check-out - Themed cake pans that will be available to check out.
Stop in and check us out!
Closed Dates
2025 Holidays
January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17 – Presidents’ Day
May 26 – Memorial Day
June 19 – Juneteenth
July 4 – Independence Day
September 1 – Labor Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day
November 28 - Day after Thanksgiving
December 24 – Christmas Eve Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
~January 1, 2026 New Years Day~
2025 Closed Days
January 23 (Hours used on Tue. 1/21)
February 20 (Hours used on Tue. 2/18)
March 20 (Hours used on Tue. 3/18)
April 17 (Hours used on Tue. 4/15)
May 22 (Hours used on Tue. 5/20)
LIBRARY BOARD
2025 MEETING DATES
January 9, 2025
April 10, 2025
July 10, 2025
October 9, 2025
Meetings to be held at 5:30 pm in the Activity Room.
LIBRARY BOARD
Darci Tessier
Seth Wynands
Andrea Williams
Jessie Sobczak
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
2025 MEETING DATES
January 14, 2025
March 11, 2025
May 13, 2025
July 8, 2025
September 9, 20025
November 11, 2025
Meetings to be held at 5:00 pm in the Activity Room.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Brenda Shafer-Pellenin
Christa Larson
Cindy Blandig
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