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.
Stephanie Mills – Bioregional Mapping: October 22, 6:00 pm
NOTE: this workshop is now full. Please contact the library if you’d like to be added to the waiting list. A second session of the workshop may also be planned for the future.
Stephanie Mills will lead a participatory workshop to depict your knowledge of and raise questions about the nature of your home territory. Using Peter Berg’s classic workbook, Mills will facilitate graphic descriptions and revelations of our whereabouts. Space for the workshop is limited, so please contact the library to register in advance. Now semi-retired, Stephanie is the author of seven books, including In Service of the Wild and Epicurean Simplicity. Over her fifty years in the ecology movement, she has taught, organized, and lectured around the U.S. and abroad. She has lived in Leelanau County since 1984.
Tech Tuesday – iDevices: October 28, 2:00 pm
Have questions about how to make the most of your Apple devices? Come to the library for this month’s Tech Tuesday tutorial, presented by Corey Buchan of BuchanTech. Bring your iPhone, iPad or MacBook, and your questions, and learn from the expert! Tech Tuesdays are presented in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Saving the Barn – the Leelanau County Poor Farm: November 6, 7:00 pm
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will present their recent documentary film Saving the Barn. The film tells the fascinating history of this important landmark, and the dedicated effort to preserve the iconic barn. Members of the LCHPS will also provide an update on their upcoming projects and vision for the future.
Map Making with Jerry Gretzinger: November 8, 2:00 pm
Artists Jerry Gretzinger and Meg Staley will lead this afternoon workshop. Using Jerry’s Map as inspiration, participants will create map tiles, charting their own imaginary landscapes. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register in advance. A portion of Jerry’s Map is now on display in our Program Room.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: November 15, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, lead by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library first for some discussion and practice, then depart for some observation and sketching in the field. Be sure to pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes, and your curiosity. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in the event of schedule changes or inclement weather.
Greeting Card Workshop: November 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. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, October 13.
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.
