November is upon us, and after this damp, dreary October, I suspect everyone is hoping for some dry weather. I realize that November is not noted for its sunshiny days, but maybe this year’s atypical weather patterns will continue, and we’ll have some September-type weather in November. If not, there will still be some bright spots at the Fosston Library. Once again, the used book sale held last month was a huge success, bringing in between $1,200 and $1,300 to be used for library programming. With nothing selling for more than a dollar, that’s a lot of items. Thanks to everyone who donated and to all who purchased those great bargains.
For those of you interested in researching your family’s history, there will be a workshop at the library where you can learn how to use online genealogical resources. It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. with a LARL staff member from Detroit Lakes here to instruct. The class is free, but you may want to call the library ahead of time as space is limited.
Also, if you are in need of basic computer training, that’s also available at the library the second and fourth Monday of every month. Call 435-1320 for more information.
Two movies will be shown at the library in November: Pocahontas for the kids’ matinee on Monday, Nov. 23, and 17 Again on Tuesday, Nov. 24, for the teens. Show time is 3:30 p.m.
Watch for a new display in the Sorenson Gallery. An exhibition of wood block prints is scheduled to go up sometime mid-month.
The date for the auction for the arts has been changed to Saturday, December 12. This is the major fund-raiser for the Fosston Community Library Arts Association, held every two years. If you’ve never attended, it’s a great opportunity to bid on a number of unique items and to enjoy the wonderful refreshments provided by the Athenian Club.
Now for a few more odds and ends:
The writers’ group will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19.
There is still the possibility of securing a violin teacher if there are enough students interested in violin lessons. Contact me at 435-6710 for more information.
The library will be closed on
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) and also on Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day).