Aaron Veselenak, a native of Rogers City, Michigan, now lives in nearby Ocqueoc Township. As a lover of nature and history, Veselenak often combines the subjects in his writing.

Veselenak is a K-12 substitute teacher and has been a house painter for over three decades. He holds a master’s degree in political science and taught American government and history at Alpena Community College for 25 years.

Veselenak has written several historical articles that have been published in various periodicals. He previously published Swamp Rattler: Facts, History and Status of Michigan’s Sole Venomous Serpent.


Our Mission

The mission of the Cheboygan Area Public Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful and professional.

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What's Happening at the Library?

Check out the Event Calendar to see what is happening at the Library!


Library Calendar of Events

Jeff Vande Zande teaches fiction writing, screenwriting, and film production at Delta College in Michigan. His novels include Into the Desperate Country (March Street Press), Landscape with Fragmented Figures (Bottom Dog Press), American Poet (Bottom Dog Press) and Detroit Muscle (Whistling Shade Press). In 2012, American Poet won a Michigan Notable Book Award from the Library of Michigan. Montag Press released his dystopian novel, Rules of Order, in 2022 and his gothic horror novel, The Dance of Rotten Sticks, in 2024.

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What is MAP

The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide collaborative program between Michigan’s public libraries and participating partner destinations. MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and learn more about participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.

https://miactivitypass.org/


Call or stop by the Library to schedule a time to receive one-on-one help with your phone, tablet, laptop, e-readers, or other device!

 


Tech Help and notary services are free services provided by the Cheboygan Area Public Library. 

Call (231) 627-2381 to set an appointment.



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What does the Library Offer?


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Library Collection

Browse the Collection!

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Read the Library Card Policy here!

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Library Services

Use a Community Room

Check out the Community Room Use Options/Application!


Host a movie night for your group!

Check out the Library's Swank movie license here!


Need a Notary? The library has one!

Please call ahead to make an appointment. The service is free.

Library of Things

The Library of Things collection is growing! Check out what we offer!


Card & Board Games


Cooking Tools, Instruments, Crafts, Art Supplies, Disks for Disc Golf.

Digital Resources

Check out this step-by-step guide to help you get started with the digital resources!

How to Access Your Digital Library

Your library card is always with you if you have the PAC2 app on your phone!


Library patrons can now download the PAC2 app to their smartphone or tablet and have instant access to our library catalog at their fingertips. The app has all the features of our online catalog. Browse our collection, place holds and renew books online. The PAC2 app can store your library card so if you leave home without your library card simply open the app select your card and scan to check out! Download this free app from Google Play or the Apple App Store or stop by the library, our staff is happy to assist you!

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Explore Science with STEAM content on hoopla. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Also, borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. HOOPLA syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you're in the mood. Most titles can also be downloaded to your phone or tablet. And it's all FREE thanks to your public library!


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FREE COVID RAPID TESTS shipped to your home. Click the link below.


Test ordering from USPS resumed 9/27/24. click the link to order tests to ship for free to your home. Order your 4 free At-Home COVID 19 tests


*The library is temporarily out of COVID tests.

Meet your Library Advocates!

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is a volunteer group that represents the townships and school district the Library serves.


Visit the Board of Trustees page on the Library's website here:

About the Library Board


Mary Ellen Enos, Jeanette Mateer, Kay Forster, Nadene Delana, Bruce Gauthier, Don Gezon, Dan Welihan.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library is an amazing group of volunteers who support the mission of the Library!


Visit the Friends page on the Library's website here:

About the Friends of the Library


Interested in learning more

or lending a hand?

Check out their brochure here!


Here is an article about the history of the Friends!

"Friends of Cheboygan Area Library continue to help Library"


The Book Nook is Open!


The Friends of the Cheboygan Area Public Library host a used book sale twice a week! Find some new-to-you books on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 2pm in the Book Nook bookstore on the Library's Lower Level. 


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