What Will November bring?

Will we get an Indian Summer in November, or will we have full-blown winter? I couldn’t tell you, but I do know there are some things to be thankful for at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center.

First and foremost, there is a new library associate. Mavis Haugom has been hired to fill the position left vacant when Caese moved into the branch manager slot. Originally from Zap, North Dakota, Mavis has lived south of McIntosh for the last 26 years with her husband Gene. She says she has always wanted to work in a library, and after a career in nursing and then one in accounting, she finally has her dream job. Most recently she worked in the finance department at Essentia Health, retiring about a year and a half ago. Her hobbies including reading, playing the piano and knitting.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, everyone is invited to the library open house from noon to 8 p.m. There will be treats, coffee, hot apple cider and door prizes. Whether you are a regular customer or have never set foot in the library before, you are welcome.

Also on Nov. 12, the library book club will meet at 7 p.m. This month’s book is One Plus One by Jojo Moyes. I haven’t read it yet, but apparently it involves a single mother, a chaotic family, a quirky stranger and a comic road trip. Other readers have told me they liked it.

Writers’ group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

The November exhibit in the Sorenson Gallery will be “Trades of Hope” featuring handcrafted jewelry, scarves, bags and home décor from artisans worldwide. A reception will be held on November 22 from 5-7 p.m.. Items will be available for purchase at that time with proceeds going to the Theater Elevator Fund. Abby Pearson is coordinating the exhibit.

The Daisy Hagen Auction for the Arts is coming up on December 1. Watch your local paper for more information.

If you have used markers that should be discarded, bring them to the library as there will be a drop-off box to collect them and send them to the Crayola ColorCycle program. They do not have to be Crayola markers. Highlighters and dry erase markers are also accepted.

On last reminder – the library will be closed on Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day, and on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Day.