Summer Reading Program
We’ve got a full lineup of fun activities ready for young learners this summer. Programs will take place Thursday mornings at 11:00 am, unless otherwise noted*. These are all drop-in activities, with no registration required. Kids are also invited to sign up for our Summer Book Challenge, earning rewards for keeping up good reading habits over their summer break. Get your official reading log at the library.
June 16 *Music with the Cerus Quartet, part of the GAAC Sound Garden project.
June 18 Hands-on learning activities with the Great Lakes Children’s Museum
July 2 Learn about Dinosaurs & and their descendants – featuring live reptiles & amphibians!
July 9 Dino Builder workshop & Parade
July 16 Amazing magic with Jeff Wawrzaszek
July 20 *Family Yoga with Amy White – bring a mat! NOTE: this was originally scheduled for June 25.
July 23 Foam Party in our back yard – bring your towel!
July 30 Music with Matt Archibald, from the Bayliss Public Library
August 6 Art workshop with Leah Griffiths, art teacher at Glen Lake Community Schools
August 13 More Art fun with Leah Griffiths
Versiti Blood Drive: July 31, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Help provide vital support to our regional healthcare system with your blood donation. The skilled team from Versiti will be on hand to process your donation. Appointments are recommended – click here to register. Walk-ins will be welcomed as the day’s schedule allows.
Betsy Rubiner – Our Diaries, Ourselves: August 3, 7:00 pm
Join us for a conversation with the author of Our Diaries, Ourselves: how diarists chronicle their lives and document our world. Her new book is a joyful deep dive into the time-honored tradition of diary writing, profiling famous diarists from across history, while also exploring how diaries help us to better understand ourselves and our world. Sarah Bearup-Neal of the GA Arts Center will lead the discussion. Copies of the book will be available for sale courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.
Advanced Care Planning: August 12, 11:00 am
Learn about how to plan for important advanced medical care decisions in this presentation presented by ShareCare of Leelanau. Nicole Hastings, RN Advisor with Hospice Michigan, will discuss values and goals for end of life medical care, including the meaning and implications of DNR orders. The presentation will help seniors and their family members evaluate and plan for these important decisions.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: August 15, 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.
Greeting Card Workshop: August 19, 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, August 17.
Eagles with Dr. Carl Palozzolo: August 20, 7:00 pm
Dr. Carl Palazzolo, a wildlife veterinarian for over 48 years, will discuss his new book The Comeback of our National Symbol in Michigan. He’ll share his stunning photographs of bald eagles, and discuss their biology, along with the unique challenges in providing their medical care. Proceeds of book sales will support eagle rehabilitation efforts. Dr. Palazzolo will be joined by Francie Krawcke of Michigan Avian Experience – and a special guest, a magnificent rehabilitated eagle!
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.
