We Welcome May

After a long, hard winter, I think most everyone is happy to see the calendar turn to May. I’m starting to see a little green grass, and before the month is over, we should have leaves on the trees. However, whatever the weather, I know there are some enjoyable events scheduled at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.

May means recitals by the music students who have been working so diligently since last September. Now is the time for them to show what they have learned. Two recitals are coming up. On Sunday, May 5, the piano students of Molly Peltier and the piano students of Dwana Carroll will perform. On Sunday, May 12, Jeff Menton’s string students will have their turn, along with my piano students. Both programs are scheduled for 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
On Thursday, May 2, there will be a reception at 7 p.m. for the artists and businesses taking part in the Spring Art Crawl. The public is invited to meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments and see the current gallery exhibit “Abigail & Audrey.” In other gallery news, the show going up in May will feature FCLAA’s in-house collection of vintage photographs.
The library book club will meet Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. to discuss Any DreamWill Do by Debbie Macomber. I haven’t started reading it yet, but it is described as “the story of a woman who is forced to start her life over after finding herself in a dangerous situation.” There are always coffee and goodies as well as some interesting discussions.
Writers’ group will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m., then will probably take a break for the summer months. New members are always welcome.
Looking ahead to June, the theme for the summer library experience this year is “Explore!” Once again there will be special programs every Wednesday at 2 p.m. The kickoff on Wednesday, June 5, will blast off with a chance to learn about rockets and even launch one. Once again there will be prizes given away at the end of the summer. The big one this year is a Kindle.
Just a reminder: The library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.