October at the Library

What can one say about October? It’s here again, the leaves are beautiful this year, and the Fosston Library Arts Center has lots of interesting things going on this month. The used book sale will be in the basement the whole month with lots and lots of books, CDs, video tapes and DVDs. Nothing costs more than a dollar and proceeds go toward library programming. You can find the best bargains in town, except maybe for your library card.
The library has a new employee, Jennifer Moan, who replaces Michelle Johnson. Jennifer lives on a farm north of McIntosh with her husband Steve and their 11-year-old daughter, whom she home schools. There she raises chickens, gardens and loves to read. A self-described “Air Force brat,” Jennifer moved to this area from Madison, Wisconsin. She also has an adult daughter and two grandchildren. Welcome her when you see her in the library.
Author Annalee Woodstrom will be speaking at the library on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Woodstrom was born and grew up in a small town in Bavaria, where she saw the rise of Hitler and experienced World War II. She came to the US in 1947 as the bride of an American serviceman. Her two books are War Child and Empty Chairs.  This program is funded by money from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Another Legacy Fund event will take place on Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Robert and Lynn Halbrook’s Steampunk Magic Show is described as presenting “a unique blend of comedy and mechanical magical wizardry.” It explores the type of science fiction that is known as Steampunk. This family-friendly presentation can be enjoyed by young people and adults as well.
October 13-18 is Teen Read Week. Teens are invited to enter the design-your-own-bookmark contest.  In addition, any teen caught reading in the library will win a prize.
The library book club meets Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. The book for this month is And the Mountains Echoes by Khaled Hosseini. There will be coffee and maybe some treats. New members are always welcome.
Mom-to-Mom time is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. This month’s topic is spooky Halloween treats.
The writers’ group has resumed meeting after a summer hiatus.  They will meet again on Thursday, Oct. 23. All aspiring writers are welcome.
Looking ahead, I’ve heard the exciting news that there may be a winter musical theater production of It’s a Wonderful Life. Watch for more information.
One final note: The library will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 (Columbus Day) as the staff will be attending LARL staff day in Moorhead.

Traveling Art Show

Brook Panzer's horsehair pottery

The Traveling Mini Art Exhibit sponsored by the Northwest Regional Arts Council is currently on display in the Sorenson Gallery. Fifteen pieces of artwork were selected for this annual traveling art exhibition. They include original paintings, mosaic, drawings, pastel, prints and clay pottery.

Jan Osborn's pen & ink drawing of the Settler's Cabin at Old Mill State Park