Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,
Cook Public Library is closed until further notice.
Curbside Pickup Available
Pickup hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm by appointment
Items for pickup: Books, audio books, DVDs and puzzles from the Cook Public Library collection and holds from libraries in the Arrowhead Library System.
Safety measures: All orders will be placed in plastic bags and delivered outside the library.
Checkouts and Returns
Due dates have been extended while the library is closed.
Please use the outdoor book drop for returns.
All returned items are in quarantine for four days before check in.
Notes
Hotspots are not available for check out at this time.
Wi-Fi available outside the library 24/7.
If you have questions, please contact the Cook Public Library at 218-666-2210
2020 Summer Reading Program
June 1 - August 28
To learn more about the summer reading adventure and all updates at the library,
please call 218-666-2210.
One Book One Minnesota: Summer 2020
presented by Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
The One Book | One Minnesota statewide read for Summer 2020 is "A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota," edited by Sun Yung Shin and published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.
Arrowhead Library System Launches TumbleBookLibrary Collection for Kids and Families
Mountain Iron, MN, June 30, 2020 -- The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to announce the availability of the TumbleBookLibrary for all patrons living in the seven county area of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and St. Louis counties.
TumbleBookLibrary, geared towards youth in grades K-6, is a collection of animated talking picture books, read-alongs, eBooks, quizzes, lesson plans, and educational games that can be accessed from the comfort and safety of home at any time. “We are very excited to launch the TumbleBookLibrary collection,” said ALS Regional Librarian Mollie Stanford. “These electronic books are fantastic resources that will keep kids engaged in reading and will help contribute to school success.”
The TumbleBookLibrary includes a wide selection of stories that come to life for kids through engaging animation, and the website is easy for kids and families to navigate together. There are even options to hear stories in French or Spanish. Each story comes with puzzles and games geared to ensure reading comprehension. Patrons can use computers, tablets, or mobile phones to access the collection. An Internet connection is needed, no library card number is required, and books are streamed right to your device at the click of a button.
To access the TumbleBookLibrary, please visit www.alslib.info and click on the TumbleBookLibrary icon.
