About CLK Library
The Calumet Library is a combined library that serves as both a school library and as a library for the public. The library has a long history in Calumet. The public library, like so many other community services, was first provided by the Calumet Hecla Mining Company. It was combined with the school library in the 1940’s when the mining company was leaving the area.
NEW LIBRARY - - October 1997
The new Calumet Public-School Library was designed by the firm of Thomblinson Harburn Associates. It reflects the historical look of many of the turn-of-the-century buildings in the area with the use of soft curves and large mullioned windows. The combination of new oak furniture and refinished antiques from the old library emphasize this traditional design.
MISSION
It is the mission of the Calumet Public-School Library to make educational, informational and recreational materials accessible to the citizens of the public library service area and the students of the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw. This service will be provided in a friendly and businesslike manner.
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
If we do not have the book the you need we may be able to borrow it for you from another library in Michigan, or from a library in another state.
TECHNOLOGY
The Library has computers for student and public use that will allow you to type up and print out a resume, report, letter or business plan, as well as utilize database and spreadsheet software. The Internet is available too, providing access to current research databases, and other sites on the World Wide Web.
Health-O-Vision, a pilot project on consumer health information from the University of Michigan provides up-to-date information on health. It is very easy to use and a nice introduction to computer resources.
Other technology in the library include a closed circuit TV unit that enlarges images on a monitor (made possible through the Calumet Lions), a Kurtzweil Reader that scans text and reads it aloud, a microfilm reader/scanner a telefax machine, scanners and a copy machine.
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Library Events
CONGRATULATIONS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The FOML (Friends of the Michigan Libraries) has announced that the Calumet Public Library has been selected as the 2011 Outstanding Friends of the Library (Class I-III Library) recipient. In the near future at a presenation, the Library will receive a plaque and a check for $400. Congratulations on a job well done!
Programs
Great Michigan Read
Calumet Library is proud to be taking part in the Michigan Humanities Council's Great Michgan Read. With a statewide focus on a single book -- Arc of Justice: A saga of race, civil rights and murder in the Jazz Age by Kevin Boyle.
Great Start Regional Care Resource Center
Great Start Regional Care Resource Center/ 4C/UP is providing materials to the Calumet Library to better serve childcare providers, child educators, parents and the general public. The library was provided with books, games, puzzles and other items that will be available for loan soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Every Thursday (Except on Holidays & Snow Days)
Storytime with "Mr. Storytime" is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15th -- 6:30 p.m. -- BIG GAME NIGHT
Bring a friend and join the fun with the Friends of the Library for an evening of games -- Scrabble, Bananagram, Boggle and more.
Wednesday, February 22nd -- 6:30 p.m. -- KNITTING
Knitting with Nancy Fisher and her friends.
UPCOMING MTGS.
Library Advisory Bd. Meetings--4:30 p.m.
Mar. 20th
May 15th
Friends of the Library -- Tuesday, February 14th at 5:30 p.m.
