Stories & More for Preschoolers: Fridays @ 11:00
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to this fun weekly gathering, taking place every Friday during the school year. 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.
Community Conversations: in the Program Room
We’re pleased to host this powerful exhibit, a local project profiling diverse area residents, each sharing their unique stories in this moment of American history. The exhibit includes black-and-white portraits of 16 people, of varied ages and backgrounds, paired with short profiles that emerged from 1-on-1 local citizen-led conversations. The project is designed to find common ground, foster trust and respect, and bridge social divides. The exhibit will be at the library through the end of October.
Dementia Care Workshop: November 10, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
If you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia, or simply want to learn more about this condition, sign up for this free afternoon workshop presented by Accelerate the Care and facilitated by Lisa George, certified Dementia Educator. This workshop introduces the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care®️for creating and deepening connection and relationships with people living with dementia. Registration is required – click here to sign up.
Greeting Card Workshop: November 18, 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, November 16.
Ross Richardson – Discovering Michigan’s Sunken Secrets: Nov. 19, 7:00 pm
Explore the “Golden Age of Shipwrecks” with author and adventurer Ross Richardson. Ross will share his personal journey discovering long-lost vessels and missing aircraft. He’ll also take a deep dive into the latest technologies — including side-scan sonar and underwater robotics — that have made recent discoveries possible. His presentation will also include high-definition underwater video and rare historical imagery of ghost ships that have remained hidden for over a century.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: November 21, 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.
Molly Moynahan – Motherperson: November 23, 7:00 pm
Local author Molly Moynahan will discuss her newly-published novel MotherPerson. Inspired by the writer’s own experiences, the novel follows the transformational journey of Maggie, a middle-aged wife and mother, as she strives to reclaim and refine her own unique identity. This is Moynihan’s fourth novel, and follows a long and varied career as a teacher, editor, speech writer, and academic coach. Copies of her book will be available to purchase courtesy of The Cottage Book Shop.
Tech Tuesday / A.I. – the good, the bad & the ugly: November 24, 2:00 pm
Join us for this presentation by M.J. Cartwright, Mentor-in-Residence at the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships office. Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both amazing opportunities and daunting new challenges. This presentation will offer a clear and practical look at how A.I. is being used today, how to spot a deep fake, and more. This timely discussion is part of the Tech Tuesday series, presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Friends of the GLCL Used Book Sale: November 28, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Friends will host their fall Pop-Up Sale, with an incredible assortment of books in like-new condition, along with puzzles, movies and music CDs. The sale is a great opportunity to stock your home library or find gifts for the readers on your holiday list. The sale is an ongoing program, with titles always available on the Friends shelves, just around the corner from our service desk. The sale also generates thousands of dollars annually to help support library services. This Pop-Up will be part of a busy Saturday here in the village, taking place in conjunction with the Artisan Marketplace at the Empire Township Hall, and the Glen Lake Woman’s Club jewelry sale, here in the library lobby.
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.
