June, June, June

June is one of my favorite months. With long days, pleasant temperatures and green everywhere, what’s not to like? Add to that some of the goings-on at the Fosston Community Library Art Center, and it’s just about perfect.
The summer reading program, READ to the Rhythm!, is up and running.  There are special programs every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Professor Marvel’s Magic Show is scheduled for June 3. I'm sure that will be an entertaining program for all ages.
On June 10, the Poco Fuego Steel Drum Quintet will make its presence known with the tropical sound of those unique instruments. The group is composed of students from Minnesota State University Moorhead  and is directed by Dr. Kenyon Williams. This program will be held outside, weather permitting.
June 17’s program is entitled  Music and Mascots. Here’s a chance for kids to dream up and draw a library mascot. Simple drawing techniques will be presented.
Drum craft will be on tap for June 24. Here’s the opportunity to make a mini drum which can be used as an instrument or as a keepsake box, which would be a quieter option.
The program on July 1 will be either a dance party or a karaoke party. Which will it be? That will be determined by a penny war held during the month of June. There will be two jars for money. Pennies count as positive points, but silver coins, paper money and checks count as negative points. If this sounds too complicated, ask the library ladies to explain it.  The money collected goes to buy refreshments for the party.
Remember to have your child sign up for the reading program. If they complete and turn in a reading log, they are eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the summer, and there are some extremely nice prizes: a child-size drum kit, a disco light karaoke system, and, for the teenagers, a 7” tablet PC.
There will be a new display in the Sorenson Gallery by Joanie Kramer, JK Zentangle Inspired Sea Creations. The works are intricate designs on paper and on seashells. Kramer lives on a farm southeast of Bejou, but spends her winters in Florida. She enjoys all sorts of art and craft activities, from oil painting to wool appliqué.
The children’s theater production, The Granny Awards, will feature 35 local children and will be directed by Abby Faldet. The performance is Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m.