March is here!

March – we think of March winds, March blizzards, and hopefully, the beginning of spring. Whatever the weather, there are good things going on at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.

In the Sorenson Gallery, Jason Steinbrenner’s colorful abstract acrylic paintings are now on display. While Jason doesn’t have much formal training in art, unless one counts junior high art classes, he’s been “playing with the paint” on and off for about 20 years, and the results are enjoyable to view.  He also has some paintings on display at the 13 Towns office.

Jason is a Fosston native and has lived here nearly his whole life, except for a couple of years in Mahnomen and his college years at the University of Minnesota – Morris, where he majored in statistics. He decided that while numbers were okay, he really preferred working with people. His day jobs were at REM for several years and currently at Essentia Health in registration. Watch for information about a meet-the- artist reception, or if you can’t make that, be sure you stop by and view his paintings.

If you missed the quilters and crafters group held Monday, March 5, you’ll have a chance to attend next month. On the first Monday of each month, bring your projects, snacks and beverages. Tables and extension cords are provided.

Book Club meets Tuesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. This month’s book is A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. Next month we will be reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis. Join us for some interesting discussion, coffee and goodies.   

1,000 Books before Kindergarten special storytime will be held Tuesday, March 20, at 6:30.  For more information about the program, go to larl.org/1000books.

Writers’ group will meet Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join us. Come see what it’s all about.

If writing isn’t your thing, how about coloring? Adult coloring club will be meeting the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (March 27 this time). The library will provide coloring sheets and colored pencils.

 Did you know there are some books in the library you don’t need to check out to take home and read? Look for the paperback read and return section. You can ask the librarian where it is. Just grab a book from those shelves and bring it back at your leisure – no worries about due dates.

Coming up in April:

Concert by Paul Nye and Jeff Menton (guitar and violin) – Sunday, April 22 – 3 p.m.