June, June, June

June, June, June – just because it’s June (to quote the song), there is a great variety of things in the offing at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center. At the library, Express Yourself!, the summer library experience, started June 1. Kids of all ages may track their reading (or listening) on reading logs available at the library to be eligible to win all kinds of great prizes. In addition, there are all sorts of special programs. On Saturday, June 10, at 3 p.m. there will be a special children’s concert by the Grammy-nominated Ralph’s World, a music group created by Ralph Covert. Covert combines rock and roll energy with kid-friendly lyrics. One of his best known songs is “At the Bottom of the Sea.” The library is not usually open Saturday afternoons, but it will be for this special performance. On Wednesday, June 14, there will be an livestreamed drawing class and watch party at 2 p.m. featuring cartoonist Rick Stromoski. Suitable for ages five and up. Drawing materials provided. On Wednesday, June 21, youth ages 11-18 are invited to create a leather keyring. Registration is required for this 2 p.m. class to have materials available for all participants. On Wednesday, June 28, students ages five to eleven are invited to make a live story podcast. Time for this event is also 2 p.m. I wouldn’t have a clue as to how to go about making a podcast, but I’m sure the kids will catch on fast. On Friday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a mini-play “The Ant & The Grasshopper.” The performance is intended for ages three to ten but anyone is welcome. On Monday, July 3, or Thursday, June 6, kids are invited to stop by the library to decorate a parade bag – their very own candy catcher. Come any time between 1 and 4 p.m. If you come to the library on the right day, you may get to greet a new employee. Keni Evje will be helping out as a sub. Many of you already know her, as she has lived in Fosston her whole life, except for a short stint in Wisconsin. She was in charge of the elementary school library for 20 years, retiring from that job five years ago. She and her husband Richard have four grown children and nine grandchildren, with one more due soon. She has worked in a variety of jobs, including EMT, nursing home activities , and running a board and care home. She enjoys baking, crafts and, of course, reading. Concerts on the Porch, sponsored by the FCLAA and held at the Heritage Center Grounds, begin Thursday, June 22, with Annie Fitzgerald and Sarah Morris. Singer/songwriters based in the Twin Cities, they performed here last year as did Acoustofiddle, the featured duo for the June 29 concert. Concerts will be held through July. All are free and begin at 7 p.m. The summer theater production, “Bugsy Malone, Jr.” is scheduled for June 27-29 7 p.m. and June 30 at 2. Gallery display during June will be by artist Brea Abrahamson. Sorry, I don’t have much information on her currently. Stop by and be surprised. One final note – the library will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observation of Juneteenth, and on Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day.