September, September

September is here and we all realize that means back to school. At the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, it means back to music lessons and several other activities as well.

The following instructors will be available for music lessons:  Scott Paavola, (guitar) - 218-556-8669 scottpaavola@gmail.com;  Jeff Menten, (violin, viola, cello, mandolin, upright bass)  218-255-0087 or jeffmentenmusic@hotmail.com ; Orland Aspen (voice) - musicman56@gvtel.com or 435-6791; Kay Carlsen (piano) - aagekay@gvtel.com or 435-6710; and  Molly Peltier (piano) mkcrane@gmail.com or 435-1200. If you or your child are interested, please contact an instructor directly.

Family fun time resumes on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at these after-school activities, but children 7 and under must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 12 or older. September’s activities include Bingo on Sept. 6, Legos on Sept. 13, games and puzzles on Sept 20, and crafts on Sept. 27.

Youth chess club (ages 10 and up)  will again meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. This is for beginner, novice and intermediate chess players.

After taking the summer off, the library book club will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The book is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. There are always interesting discussions and did I mention there is coffee (usually decaf)?

There will be a movie night in the theater on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. with the showing of the PBS documentary Iris, the story of Iris Apfel, the quick-witted 93-year-old style maven from the New York fashion scene. Not sure if there will be popcorn.

Writers’ group will be meeting on Thursday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. If you are looking for some motivation to get that family history written down, this just might do the trick. Bring some writing to share or just show up.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month so if you don’t have a library card, come in and apply for one. They are free to residents of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library area and will give you access to thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and on-line resources. What a deal!

The last week in September is Banned Books Week so watch for a display on this. Some of the books that have been banned will surprise you.

Coming up Wednesday, October 4, at 3:30 p.m. is the Dream of Owls Puppet Theatre. Families will love this fascinating puppet show.

Remember to like the Fosston Public Library Facebook page to see more info about activities at the library.