Fosston Library and Arts Center

A community hub for learning, creativity, and connection

The Fosston Library and Arts Center serves as a cultural cornerstone for the region, offering dynamic opportunities through both library services and the arts. Our goal is to enrich the lives of all area residents by fostering a love of learning, creativity, and community engagement.

 

📚 Fosston Public Library

403 Foss Ave. N | 218-435-1320 | fosston@larl.org
www.larl.org

As a proud branch of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) system, the Fosston Library connects people and communities to resources and experiences that support lifelong learning and enrichment.

 

  • Collections: Books, periodicals, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs

  • Digital Resources: eBooks, audiobooks, online databases, and access to the Digital Library

  • Technology: Free public computers and Wi-Fi

  • Homebound Delivery Services

  • Programs for All Ages: Preschool storytime, family events, author visits, summer reading programs, and more

Library Hours

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM

  • Tuesday: Noon – 8 PM

  • Thursday: Noon – 6 PM

  • Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM

  • Sunday: Closed

🎭 Aurora Center for the Arts

503 Foss Ave. N | PO Box 573
www.auroracenterforthearts.org

The Aurora Center for the Arts, a local nonprofit, governs the arts programming and facilities housed within the Fosston Library and Arts Center. This includes management of the theater, Sorenson Gallery, and multiple classroom, office, and rehearsal spaces.

🖼️ Sorenson Gallery & Multi-Use Space

A rotating gallery showcasing the work of local and regional artists. Exhibits change every 2–3 months and have featured photography, painting, sculpture, textiles, and more.

Student art is regularly displayed in the upper gallery, located in the theater foyer.

The gallery space, equipped with a kitchenette, also serves as a venue for:

  • Art classes

  • Writing workshops

  • Small group meetings or events

Rental available for a small fee, with priority given to arts-related and nonprofit groups.

🎶 Music Instruction & Rehearsal Rooms

Music lessons available for all ages through partnerships with independent instructors. Available instruction includes:

  • Piano

  • Guitar

  • Voice

  • Violin / Fiddle

  • Viola & Cello

  • Mandolin

  • Percussion

     

Theatre at the Aurora Center

Our 150+ seat theater is one of the region’s most active performance spaces. Events include:

  • Community and school plays

  • Musicals

  • Vocal and instrumental recitals

  • Special performances and concerts

 

Basement Studio & Community Space

The lower level features a flexible art classroom and gathering space. It hosts arts programming and is regularly used by the Polk County Family Resource Center.