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. On September 19, we’ll welcome special guest Katie Bosch who will share her new picture book Mama Sugar Bear – inspired by a true Empire story!
Greeting Card Workshop: September 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, September 15.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: September 20, 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 the nearby Treat Farm Trail to observe seasonal changes in the woods and meadow. 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.
Julie Swanson / North of Tomboy: September 20, 1:00 pm
Author Julie Swanson will discuss her new middle-grade novel, North of Tomboy. Inspired by the author’s own experience growing up in Leelanau County, the story follows fourth grader Jess Jezowski, who’s always felt more like a boy than a girl. Though set in the 1970’s, the thoughtful narrative explores issues of self-identity that will resonate today. Copies of the book will be available for sale, courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.
Tech Tuesday – eResources Demo: September 23, 2:00 pm
Learn about the many digital resources available via your local library. The presentation will outline how to access electronic book & audiobooks, magazines, streaming video, newspapers, and even foreign language learning. Bring your mobile device or laptop, and your questions! Tech Tuesday is presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Mel Laracey / Informing a Nation: September 25, 7:00 pm
Dr. Laracey will discuss his recent book Informing a Nation: the newspaper presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The book explores how President Jefferson used the media to advance his political agenda, and also raises broad questions of the relationship between the presidency and media today. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
Leelanau Reads – The Things They Carried: October 7, 11:00 am
Come join the discussion about Tim O’Brien’s celebrated short story collection The Things They Carried. Published in 1990, the book explores the experiences of soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. The book was also the target of censorship challenges, and has been selected as the Banned Books edition of our Leelanau Reads community book discussion. Copies are available at the library; via MelCat; online at the Up North Digital Collection; and at the Cottage Book Shop.
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.
