Stories & More for Preschoolers: Fridays @ 11:00 am
Join us for another fun season of weekly gatherings for preschool children and their caregivers. Our own Miss Maryellen will lead the way, sharing engaging stories, songs and hands-on craft activities. No registration is needed – just drop in and join the fun. Sessions will take place on Friday mornings throughout the school year.
Neighborhood Forest: Free Trees for Kids!
We’re once again participating in the wonderful Neighborhood Forest program. Through March 15, you can order free trees, which will then be delivered to the library for you and your kids to pick up and plant at home. This is a great way to help make the world a little greener. Click here to place your order. You can also donate trees or funds to help the program blossom even further. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the library.
String Art Workshop: February 3, 5:00 pm
Explore your crafty side in this fun workshop with Holly Lang and Casey Kilian. They’ll help you create delicate string art hearts, just in time for Valentine’s Day. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so contact the library in advance to register.
Greeting Card Workshop: February 17, 1:00 pm
Join paper crafter Susan Schneider for another installment of this fun workshop, creating a personalized greeting card for that special someone. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, February 16.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: February 21, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Journaling Group for their monthly gathering, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library first, then head out to explore the local flora and fauna. Bring pens/pencils, sketching pads, water, etc. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in the event of schedule changes or inclement weather.
Get Set Up: Life-long learning for Seniors
Michigan seniors can take advantage of these great continuing education courses, offered free of charge in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Courses are accessed online, from the convenience of your own home, and can be enjoyed live or via recording. Get Set Up includes fun, social learning presentations and activities in a diverse range of subjects: personal technology training, food and cooking, health and exercise, travel, and much more. Have a look today!
History Hounds: from the Historical Society of Michigan
Explore fascinating topics in Michigan history with these weekly virtual lectures, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, and available free of charge to patrons of the Glen Lake Library. Lectures are presented on Tuesday afternoons at noon, or Wednesday evenings at 7:00, in alternating weeks. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link, specifying the Glen Lake Community Library as your member organization.
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Here’s a great new resource to support early childhood learning, delivered right to your cell phone. Register via a brief online form, and receive 8 – 10 text messages per month, each outlining a simple activity you can share with your little one. Or, even more simply, just text TALK to 75547. Many thanks to the Ypsilanti District Library and their partners for making this service available to all Michigan residents!
Ode to Asparagus 2025 Submissions
Thanks to many talented poets that participated in this year’s Ode on June 7! We’ve uploaded all of the wonderful submissions to our website, including the Audience Choice winner I’ve Been Eating Asparagus by Caroline Smith.
