May at the Library Arts Center

It’s May - time for May baskets, May flowers, and May music recitals, at least at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center. On Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m., Orland Aspen’s vocal students performed. Singers of a variety of ages soloed and also took part in ensembles for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. The following Sunday, May 13, also at 7 p.m., my piano students presented their recital.

The other FCLAA piano teacher, Lora Lee Saeter, whose talents extend beyond the musical arena, has a display in the Sorenson Gallery. Several years ago, she began restoring ripped, torn and faded family photos to their original condition. She has expanded beyond her own family’s photos to doing similar work for others. Come and see what she’s done (and maybe what she can do for you).

Books and BonBons book club met Tuesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The narrator is a dog, so it was an interesting book. The dessert was puppy chow.

Writers’ group will meet Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. You don’t have to be published or even to have aspirations in that direction to attend. We’re an informal group and welcome new members. Call Alison Melgren Opdahl at 218-289-4969 for more information.

Looking ahead to June, the 2010 summer reading program, "Dream Big - READ!" begins Monday, June 4, with a pajama party that lasts all week. Professor Marvel’s Dream Machines Magic Show will be presented at 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday, June 6, there will be an extra special pajama party - everyone who wears their P Js will be eligible for a door prize. Of course, your children will want to pick up a reading log - every child who reads 15 hours or completes 15 books during the program will be eligible for weekly prize drawings.
One last reminder - the library will be closed on Monday, May 28, for the Memorial Day holiday.