Looking ahead to May

Even though it’s been a mild winter, I’m still looking forward to May – green grass, tulips and daffodils, and leaves on the trees. At the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston library, there are other things to look forward to as well. There will be music in the air on Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m. when Kay Carlsen’s piano students and Jeff Menten’s guitar and string students present their annual recital. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. At the Sorenson Gallery, the May exhibit will feature photographs by Monika Lawrence in “Heritage Through Image” sponsored by the East Polk County Heritage Center. The display highlights 11 individuals captured taking part in their craft, interests and passion for the history and culture of our region. Come and see who you recognize. The Gallery is open during library hours and during the music recital. At the library, on Tuesday, May 7, at 2 p.m., there will be an author visit by Candace Simar, a Minnesota poet and author from Pequot Lakes, who has written several historical novels set in Minnesota. She will discuss her latest novel, Sister Lumberjack, which is set in the northern Minnesota forests. Book club for May will follow a slightly different format in that instead of everyone reading the same book, participants are asked to pick a book with a summer theme. (Check with your friendly local librarian for suggestions.) There will be conversation, coffee, and goodies, and it hopefully won’t be too reminiscent of oral books reports in school. You may come on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. or Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. You could even attend both sessions if you wish – there will be different books discussed. Preschool storytime will continue through Monday, May 13. There will be a break through the month of June. Watch for storytime to resume sometime during the month of July. The Summer Library Experience, “Explore!” will begin June 1. Kids of all ages will be able to read to win great prizes and explore outer space with events at the library. The first program will be Wednesday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Held at the Fosston movie theater, the children’s film “Home” will be shown. Admission is free, although concessions are not. One last reminder: the library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.