July!

July – one of my favorite months. I like summer, and I think we are going to have warm weather for a while, which will maybe prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The Fosston Community Library Association is sponsoring a couple more online art classes for adults during the month of July. DeeDee Narum will teach a class on making a glass mosaic, and Jess Aakre will guide participants through some art journaling. For more details and to register, go to fclaa.org.

Originally planned as a summer series of outdoor concerts, the Third Thursday Concert Series sponsored by the FCLAA is going online. On Thursday, July 16, Fosston native Michael Rendahl will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Again, check the FCLAA Website for details. A concert with Jeff Menten and Paul Nye is planned for August.

The most exciting news at the Fosston Library is that it is now open to the public. Currently the hours are Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (curbside pickup only), Tuesday, 12 noon – 7 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 12 noon – 6 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. (curbside pickup only). Patrons are asked to use the provided hand sanitizer, wear a mask, and limit visits to 20 minutes. Three computers will be available for public use, but please call ahead for an appointment. (435-1320). Computers will be sanitized between appointments.

Explore, the summer reading library experience for kids through age 13, continues throughout the month. You may sign up and track your reading on the LARL Website, or you may obtain a paper log from the library if that is what you prefer.

Remember there is also a Solve the Mystery summer library experience for teens and adults. Information is available at larl.org.

If you need a way to connect to the Internet in places that do not have wireless access, the library now has some wireless hotspots that can be checked out for a period of two weeks. Wireless hotspots are portable internet access devices that allow you to connect to a Wi-Fi network using your computer, smartphone, or another device while away from you home, school or office Internet connection. Call the library for more information.

Happy summer and stay safe!