Friday, December 29, 2017

January is coming


Cold temperatures, snow, ice – it’s winter, and it’s almost January. If you are looking for something to take your mind off the weather, look no further than the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, where you will find some enjoyable activities as well as a wide variety of reading materials, CDs and DVDs.

Book Club will meet on Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. This month’s selection is The Paris Wife, a novel based on the story of Ernest Hemmingway and his wife Hadley. There most likely be coffee and some sort of goodies as well as an interesting discussion.

Writers’ group will meet Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m. If your New Year’s resolutions include finally getting those memoirs written, coming to this group might just give you the motivation you need.

The FCLAA annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10, at 7 p.m. All members are welcome, and if you’re not a member, you are welcome to come and find out what it’s all about.

I’m certain you will want to be reading some books on these frigid winter nights, so you might as well sign up for the Book Blizzard, the adult winter reading program, to have a chance to win some cool prizes as well. Stop by the library and sign up. There will be drawings held every week through the month of February.

While you are in the library to pick up your books, be sure to look at the new display in the gallery, rosemaling by Jane Bellefy, from Shevlin. It should be up by January 9th.

For the younger set, preschool storytime is held every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m., and family fun time Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Just a reminder – the library will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

December


December is here, after a spell of mild late November weather, and while it’s nice today as I am writing this column, things will probably have changed by the time you are reading it. According to the weather forecast, subzero temperatures are in store for next week. Nonetheless, it’s always warm and cozy at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.

                The Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts was held on Sunday, November 26, and it was an enormous success. Carrie Carlin and Sarah Steinbrenner are to be commended for the great job they did to organize the auction, which raised approximately $12,500 for the FCLAA. Auctioneer Linda Lohmeir encouraged bidders to dig deep into their pockets, and once again the Athenians provided delicious refreshments. We also need to recognize all those who donated items and everyone who bought them.  Well done!

                The other big news is a new branch manager for the library, although she is already a familiar face.  Carol Ricke, who has worked there as library assistant since last January, has taken the position vacated by April Wedin. She has lived in Fosston since September of 2016 and is married to Kevin Ricke, superintendent of the Fosston school district. Carol invites you to come check out the library.

                The book club holiday celebration will be held Tuesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. Bring a treat to share. The book for December is The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr. It’s about women, friendship, and the complex path to happiness.

                Family Fun Time continues every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with children’s activities for all ages. Special holiday events include Christmas crafts on Dec. 13 and Christmas bingo on Dec. 20.

                As you would expect, the library will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. It will be open for its regular hours Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 30.