And it's August!

And August is here again. This year some of you may be looking forward to the end of summer, hoping for some relief from the heat and the smoke. We don’t know for sure what the coming months will bring, but the Fosston Community Library Arts Association does have some great opportunities in the offing. Currently in the Sorenson Gallery there is a colorful display of art from the 65 children who participated in the summer arts program taught by Kirby Vossler. This exhibit will be up until August 25, and it’s well worth your time even if you need to make a special trip to the library just to see it. On Wednesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. there is a special presentation you can access from your home computer. Author Robin Wall Kimmerer will be speaking about her book Braiding Sweetgrass. In the book, the author demonstrates how other living beings, from asters to strawberries to sweetgrass offer us gifts and lessons. She brings to life the wisdom and practices of the people groups native to North America. The presentation can be accessed on the LARL Facebook page. Looking ahead to September, the library will be resuming some of its activities that have been on hold during the pandemic. Beginning the second week of September, preschool storytime will resume on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Afterschool kids club will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. beginning September 10. Activities will include art lessons, new games, and a new Lego challenge. For the adults, the library book club will resume meeting on Tuesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. If you are interested, call the library to reserve a copy of the book. The library still accepts grocery receipts from Palubicki’s as they will get a cash donation for 1 percent of the total. Receipts are acceptable only if you have paid by cash or check, however, so if you’ve used your credit card or debit card, you can just dispose of them. If you are working on your list of 60 Books for 60 Years, keep on reading. I just finished number 47 so should make 60 by the end of the year. If you aren’t sure what I’m referring to, call the library and they will explain it.