Stories & More for Preschoolers: Fridays @ 11:00, beginning Sept. 11
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to this fun weekly gathering. Miss Maryellen leads a lively hour of stories, songs, movement, and crafts for young learners. This is also a great opportunity for kids and parents to explore all the library has to offer, and connect with other local families. No registration is needed – just drop by and join in! Contact the library for more information.
Summer Reading Program
Thanks to the hundreds of energetic kids, parents and grandparents that made our weekly SRP activities so much fun. And, kudos to our many talented presenters for their wonderful activities. Meanwhile, the Summer Book Challenge continues, with young learners earning rewards for keeping up good reading habits over their summer break. Reading logs can be redeemed through Saturday, September 5.
Greeting Card Workshop: September 16, 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, but space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, September 14.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: September 19, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Journaling Group for their monthly gathering, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. 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.
Tech Tuesday – eLibrary tour: September 22, 2:00 pm
Come learn about the many digital collections available with your GLCL card. Library staff will present this introductory tour, showing how to access a wide variety of resources: eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines and more. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop computer, and your questions!
Versiti Blood Drive: September 29
Help support our regional healthcare system by donating blood. The skilled team from Versiti will be here again to collect your life-saving gift, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. To reserve a spot, click here. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the day’s schedule allows. While the seasons may change, the need for blood donations doesn’t, so please sign up today and make a real difference for patients in need.
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 2026
Thanks to the many poets and poetry fans that attended our annual Ode on June 6. Click here for this year’s harvest of verse, including the Audience Choice Award High on Asparagus by Joe Povolo.
