Stories & More for Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 am
Join us for another fun season of weekly gatherings for preschool children and their caregivers. Our own Maryellen Paull 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 at 11:00 am throughout the school year. NOTE: Stories & More will be off on September 19, with library staff away at a regional conference.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: January 18, 10:00 am
The Sleeping Bear Nature Group will kick off the new year with another inspiring and educational outing, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. This month’s meeting will begin with a recorded lecture from the recent Wild Wonder Conference with presenter Kate Rutter, entitled Celebrating Place Using the Four S’s: Scenes, Senses, Spaces, and Souvenirs. At 11:15, the group will then depart for a guided field trip to Lake Ann State Park. Be sure to pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and dress for the cool, chilly weather with comfy walking shoes, and your curiosity.Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in case there is a change in the schedule or bad weather issues: 231-326-5361, or [email protected].
Empire School Redevelopment Plan: February 4, 4:00 pm
Learn about the exciting new proposal to restore and revitalize Empire’s historic School House. Revitalize LLC and building owner Joe VanEasly will discuss their vision for this community landmark. They’ll share the same presentation that same evening at the 7:00 pm meeting of the Village of Empire Planning Commission.
Author Lisa Rabey – Love in the Time of Cherry Season: February 12, 6:00 pm
Local author Lisa Rabey will read from her new short story Love in the Time of Cherry Season. It’s included in the newly published romance anthology Love on the Lakefront. The collection features 12 short stories, all set against the backdrop of the Great Lakes.
Greeting Card Workshop: February 19, 1:00 pm
Join paper crafter Susan Schneider for the latest installment of this fun workshop. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, February 17.
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!
2024 Ode to Asparagus
Thanks to the many poets that participated in our annual Ode, and the 100+ people in attendance! Here are all of the poems submitted in this year’s Ode.
