August at the Library

It’s August and I guess one could say we’re in the dog days of summer, although by the end of the month we’ll be counting down to fall. Appropriately, at the Fosston Library, the summer reading program, Paws to Read, continues through the month. There is still time for kids to get their reading logs completed and be eligible for the big prizes at the end of the month.
There are also a couple of extra special programs still to come. On Wednesday, August 13, at 2 p.m. we will PAWS for magic, with Professor Marvel’s Amazing Aussie Adventure. Professor Marvel has been here in previous years and presents a different show every time. They all combine magic and books, however, and your children won’t want to miss his performance.
On Wednesday, August 20, also at 2 p.m., children are invited to PAWS for a swim with a pool party at the Fosston Civic Center. A signed permission slip is required - you may call the library for more information. (435-1320)
There is still time to enter the PAWS to Read photo contest which is for all ages. Take a picture of your pet reading or being read to and submit it either electronically or as a printed picture. There haven’t been many entries yet, so you have a good chance of winning.
If you feel in need of some more instruction in using the computer, remember you can  receive free individualized training at the library by appointment (435-1320). Topics available are Get to Know Your Computer, Internet Basics and Searching with Google, Basic E-mail, Microsoft Word, Social Networking with Facebook, and Using your eReader with Overdrive.
I’m hearing that there will be a remodeling project coming up at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center involving the bathrooms in the basement. Hopefully this will happen; it’s badly needed. Stay tuned for more developments.
One last reminder - Labor Day comes early this year, September 1, and, as always, the library will be closed  for the day.