Because it's June. . .

June – and one can finally leave the house without putting on a jacket. Summer must be here, and at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, the Summer Library Experience began on June 1.

Pre-readers and readers of all ages (including adults) are invited to pick up a reading log and keep track of the books they read as well as some other library experiences for chances to win some great prizes. Also (this is just for the kids) find the hidden owl and pick a prize from the treasure chest. The owl moves around from week to week, so come back often.

In addition, there will be special space-themed programs each Wednesday at 2 p.m. On June 12, a naturalist from Itasca State Park will share star stories. For thousands of years, people have grouped stars into patterns called constellations and told stories about them. Here’s your chance to learn about them.

On June 19, the Headwaters Science Center of Bemidji will bring its Starlab inflatable planetarium. Those in attendance can watch stars, constellations and planets as they appear in the night sky, without staying up past your bedtime.

Continuing the space theme on June 26, Cheryl Winkelmann will demonstrate decorating alien cupcakes and launching straw rockets. Cheryl’s food-based crafts are always a big hit.

Preschool storytime will be held every other week this summer on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Dates in June are the 14^th and the 28^th.

The big event for June is the Fosston Community Children’s Theater production of Mary Poppins, Jr. on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. Directed by Abby Pearson, the musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International which also supplies all authorized performance materials. You have probably seen the Walt Disney film and maybe even have read the book by P.L. Travers. Using a combination of magic and common sense, everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, has lessons for all of us. Now you can see a live performance by area young people. Tickets are available at Generations Clothing in Fosston.

On display in the Sorenson Gallery during June will be mosaics by DeeDee Narum. Watch for an announcement about a reception for DeeDee some time during the month.