August - the Downhill Slope to Fall

August is here, which means we are on the downhill slope to fall. We have escaped most of the excessive heat plaguing much of the country (and the world), and I’m always a little bit sad to see summer come to an end. Let’s enjoy what is left of it. At the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, August will be a relatively quiet month. The Sorenson Gallery will feature the work of the Fosston Youth Art Club. More than 60 young people ages six through twelve participated in the program so expect to see lots of colorful pieces and make sure you allow enough time to see them all. The library summer reading program came to an end July 31. Participants are reminded to turn in their reading logs by Saturday, August 5. Prize drawings will be held the following week, and there are lots of fun prizes. On Thursday, August 17, Ed Lavelle, editor of the Thirteen Towns, will present a special program at the library. He will discuss the history of the paper and highlight favorite stories uncovered during the digitization of issues from 1891-1900. If you are interested in regional history, journalism history, or genealogical research, this is the program for you, and if you just need to get out of the heat, remember that the library is air-conditioned. This program, which is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, is at 2 p.m. You can also stop at the library any time to view old issues of the paper on microfilm. The FCLAA sponsored two successful “Make It to the Lake” events, each one featuring art projects and a picnic supper. These events were held in Lengby with proceeds donated to the Lengby Improvement Club. One of my favorite summer activities is to sit on my deck with a glass of iced tea, reading a good book. If that sounds appealing to you, stop by the library and pick up something to read. Enjoy the lazy days of summer while you can. Just don’t spill iced tea on your library book.