August - heading down the homestretch to fall!

August – summer is two-thirds over, which means we are heading down the home stretch to fall. Yikes! While things are opening up somewhat, the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. However, if you need some diversion to take your mind off it, the Fosston Community Library Association has just the thing for you. On Thursday, August 20, there will be an online concert by Jeff Menten, who teaches violin and guitar lessons at the art center, and his collaborator Paul Nye. Their mix of funky folk, punky polka, cool classical, caffeinated Celtic, grassy blues, and gypsy jazz will be performed online through a blend of social media platforms including Zoom, Facebook video and You Tube. The concert will also be available for viewing later if you have a conflict. Keep your eye out for details and the link to the concert. The Fosston Library’s open hours have continued to increase and are now nearly back to normal. The schedule is currently as follows: Monday – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday – 12 noon – 7 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday – 12 noon – 6 p.m. and Friday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Curbside pick-up of library materials is still available if you wish. Remember, you are requested to wear a mask when in the library (most everywhere else too, I guess), and asked to use the provided hand sanitizer before you enter. Computers are available for public use. You may wish to call to reserve one. The library number is 435-1320. When you do come into the library, look at the Monarch butterfly caterpillar to see how that transformation is progressing. It was just a hungry caterpillar last time I looked. The summer reading program continues through August 15, so kids still have a chance to win some great prizes. Contact the library for more information. One other bit of information – MN Link interlibrary loan is once again available. This means you can request materials from any library in the state. Contact the library for more information or look at the LARL Website at larl.org. There is lots of other good information about what the library has to offer on the Website.