February happenings
February is here - I don’t know if that means we’ve turned the corner and will be soon leaving this frigid and snowy weather behind, but we can always hope so.
However, I do know there is an exciting event coming up at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center - Kid Jam will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 7 p.m. Twenty-four of Eric Olson’s guitar and drum students will be performing in five different bands for this event: Triple S, Boys n Black, Skittle Dragons, Backwoods Boys, and one more yet to be named.
Instrumentation includes guitar, bass, and drums, plus something electronic called DJ/Beat Creation, apparently done on a I pad. Musical styles include country, classic rock and pop. Three of these bands performed nine shows last year in schools, coffee shops, community centers, and other venues. If you’re looking for a new and different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, this just might be it.
The appropriately-named “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” adult winter reading program continues. There are weekly prize drawings - for every four books you read or listen to, you have a chance to win and what better way to spend a winter evening than curling up in the recliner with a good book and maybe a cat on your lap. The library doesn’t supply cats though, you’re on your own for that.
Make one of the books you read Songs of Willow Frost and then plan to attend the Fosston Library Book Club in Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. It’s always enjoyable to discuss the book we’ve read with others and enjoy a cup of coffee (or a glass of water if you’re not a coffee drinker).
If you’re an aspiring writer, you’re welcome to join the Fosston Library Writers’ Group on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. You may come even if you haven’t yet written a line. Who knows, this just might be the inspiration you’re seeking.
One last little reminder - the library will be closed in Monday, Feb. 17, in observation of Presidents Day.
However, I do know there is an exciting event coming up at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center - Kid Jam will be held on Friday, February 14, beginning at 7 p.m. Twenty-four of Eric Olson’s guitar and drum students will be performing in five different bands for this event: Triple S, Boys n Black, Skittle Dragons, Backwoods Boys, and one more yet to be named.
Instrumentation includes guitar, bass, and drums, plus something electronic called DJ/Beat Creation, apparently done on a I pad. Musical styles include country, classic rock and pop. Three of these bands performed nine shows last year in schools, coffee shops, community centers, and other venues. If you’re looking for a new and different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, this just might be it.
The appropriately-named “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” adult winter reading program continues. There are weekly prize drawings - for every four books you read or listen to, you have a chance to win and what better way to spend a winter evening than curling up in the recliner with a good book and maybe a cat on your lap. The library doesn’t supply cats though, you’re on your own for that.
Make one of the books you read Songs of Willow Frost and then plan to attend the Fosston Library Book Club in Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. It’s always enjoyable to discuss the book we’ve read with others and enjoy a cup of coffee (or a glass of water if you’re not a coffee drinker).
If you’re an aspiring writer, you’re welcome to join the Fosston Library Writers’ Group on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. You may come even if you haven’t yet written a line. Who knows, this just might be the inspiration you’re seeking.
One last little reminder - the library will be closed in Monday, Feb. 17, in observation of Presidents Day.