It's February

It’s February, and winter continues with some enjoyable opportunities at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center. Fittingly enough, the exhibit coming up at the Sorenson Gallery is entitled “Winter!” It features photography, painting, mosaic and pottery, all depicting our cold winter days. A winter youth art club series led by Kirby Vossler, began January 29th and will run for five weeks. The classes are open to students in grades 6 through 9, but if there is room, slots will open for older students and adults. There is a charge, but scholarships are available. Email hello@fclaa.org to register. The Book Blizzard reading program continues at the library through the month of February. Pick up a reading log at the library and once you’ve read four books, you may turn it in and you may win a prize. Keep in mind that a book blizzard is much more pleasant than one with snow and wind. If you aren’t sure what you want to read, the library will once again feature the Blind Date with a Book, so you might want to check that out. Book club will meet Tuesday, February 14, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is The Library of Lost Things by Laura Taylor Namey. I haven’t read it, but any book with the word library in the title must be good. There will be treats. The FCLAA held it annual meeting in January. Officers and directors elected include Abby Pearson, pres.; Barbara Johnson, v. pres.; Joann Papke, sec., Maggie Stewart, treas.; and directors, Jason Steinbrenner, Kirby Vossler, Kate Moore, Mike Mulry, Sarah Steinbrenner, and Karen Norland. There will be Bingo for the kiddos on Wednesday, Feb. 1 after school. That’s always a popular activity. Prizes, you know. On Sunday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. the Arts Center theater will be the location for a special presentation sponsored by the East Polk Heritage Center. Caleb Curfman will speak about “Peddlers Cure-Alls to Secret Liquor Halls.” The presentation is free and open to the public. And – if you want to think about something other than snow during February, there will be a take and make craft available at the library. It is a suncatcher. It is suitable for all ages and free while supplies last.