November Happenings

For better or worse, November is here. There isn’t snow on the ground yet, Thanksgiving Day will be here before we know it, and there are some good things on the schedule at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center. We should all give thanks.
On Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a free concert by Paul Imholte, who is known as the Musical Stringman. While Imholte’s primary instrument is the hammered dulcimer, he also plays about a dozen other instruments, including fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, cello and autoharp. He will be performing Celtic melodies, humorous songs and ballads. This is a Legacy event you don’t want to miss.
While story time at the library is always special, it is even more so now, thanks a special collaboration with Project Get Outdoors, Inc. Once a month Alysa Zimmerle from Crookston, who works with the Project GO, will partner with Tammi to present a story time promoting nature exploration and outdoor learning. The theme in October was “Fall.” Coming up on November 14 will be “Hibernation and How Animals Prepare for Winter.” Tammi says they may even transform the library picnic table into a bear cave.
The big book sale during October took in at least $800. The money goes to help library program. Thanks to everyone who purchased books or donated.
The current display in the gallery is text-based drawing projects bys Brett Lysne. Most of these works were developed while Lysne was artist-in -residence at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Small in scale and rich in detail, the drawing require close scrutiny to be appreciated. You may want to bring your magnifying glass.
Book club meets Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. New members are always welcome.
The library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for Veteran’s Day and Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving Day. It will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
Coming up in December:
Mom to Mom group - Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Michelle Johnson will have some holiday decorating tips.
Writers’ Group - Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. (postponed from November)