And now it's October

October- the leaves are beautiful, and there is a bountiful apple crop this year, but unfortunately for the squirrels and deer, no acorns. However, things are going well at the Fosston Community Library Arts Center, with lots of activities scheduled plus a new branch manager for the library.

April Wedin assumed her new position on Monday, September 26, A Fosston native, April has worked as a sub at the library since last November. She is happy to be working at the library full-time and says she hopes to see what needs to be done and then to do it. Sounds like a good plan to me. We are thrilled to have her on board.

April started her job just in time for one of October's big events – the annual library used book sale. Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines are all available in the library basement – and nothing costs more than a dollar. Proceeds go toward library programming.

Also during the month of October, there a couple of Legacy programs scheduled that would be well worth your while. On Saturday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m., there will be an author presentation by Kao Kalia Yang. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand, her books include The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir and The Song Poet. She will speak about her family's history, resettlement in the U.S., and her books. She is now a U.S. citizen living in Minneapolis.

On Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m., musician Nate Hance will present “Land of 10,000 Tunes,” a journey through Minnesota's musical masterpieces. There will be music by the Andrew Sisters, Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, and Prince, as well as polkas, waltzes and marches. A 2010 graduate of Concordia College, Hance composes, arranges, works as a musician and also gives piano lessons. Currently living in Minneapolis, he has served as a bandleader on the Holland Cruise Lines and has done all things musical in Denver, Colorado. It should be a fun evening.

While you are at the library, shopping at the book sale or attending a program, be sure to take a look at the new show in the Sorenson Gallery. Cathy Forgit from Fertile is a fiber artist, working primarily in wool. She has taken textile classes in Norway. Sweaters, wall hangings, shawls and mittens are all on display. They are beautiful. Watch for information about a meet-the-artist reception some time this month.

The library book club will meet Tuesday. October 11, at 7 p.m. This month's book is Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz. Set in Wisconsin in 1919, the book explores the changes that come to the lives of the family members of a women that drowns beneath the ice. I haven't read it yet, but I see it was an Oprah's Book Club selection.

Writers' Group has resumed after a summer hiatus. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

Take note – the library will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a staff training day.