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.
Tech Tuesday – the Virtual Library: March 25, 2:00 pm
Learn about the many online collections and services available through the GLCL. We’ll explore eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, language learning and more. Tech Tuesdays are presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Free for All – the Public Library: April 9, 7:00 pm
Help celebrate National Library Week with a special community screening of this new documentary. The film explores the remarkable history and ongoing evolution of public libraries, and the vital role they serve in American society. The screening is made possible by the Indie Lens Pop-Up program, with support from ITVS and Independent Lens, an award-winning PBS series. The full-length documentary will be broadcast on PBS beginning April 29.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: April 19, 10:00 am
The Sleeping Bear Nature Group will celebrate its first anniversary with another eye-opening excursion, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library for a short discussion and review of nature journaling techniques. Then, head out to explore the local flora, fauna and funga. This month’s destination will be announced shortly. 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 case there is a change in the schedule or bad weather issues: 231-326-5361, or [email protected].
Greeting Card Workshop: April date TBD
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.
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.
