2026

2026 is here. I don’t know how many of you make New Year’s resolutions in January (and maybe by now you’ve already abandoned the resolutions you made), but a good resolution would be to take advantage of all good things the Aurora Center for the Arts and the Fosston Library has to offer. The current display in the Sorenson Gallery features work by Roseau fiber artist Aliza Novacek-Olson. There are examples of many traditional skills, not just fiber arts (spinning, felting, weaving, crocheting, etc.) but also basketweaving and woodcarving. As a quote from the artist’s Website says: “By considering purpose, colors, materials, and techniques, we can learn about the culture that followed the same steps and appreciate how our ancestors lived, worked, and passed on tradition.” The gallery is open during library hours and is well worth a visit. While you are there, you might want to sign up for the Book Blizzard Winter Reading Challenge. Pick up a reading log, return it for a sticker and a chance to win a prize each time you’ve read four titles. Also coming up this month is the Aurora Center for the Arts annual meeting on Wednesday, January 14, at 6 p.m. All members are welcome to attend, and if you are interested in becoming a member, you can come check it out. The theater renovation is currently underway, even as it is in use as a practice space for the Fosston High School one act play cast who will compete on January 23. The Sponsor a Seat program is going strong, with 50 seats currently sponsored. If you are interested in sponsoring a seat go to auroracenterforthearts.org or e-mail Abby Pearson at hello@auroracenterforthearts.org. The library book club will meet Tuesday, January 20, at 2 p.m. This month’s book is Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. I haven’t started it yet, but it appears the narrator is an octopus. It should be interesting. Check with the library for a copy. Bingo for children is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, at 3:30. Prizes, prizes! The library will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observation of Martin Luther King’s birthday.