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. Our last session for the year will take place on May 29. The Summer Reading Program will then begin on June 19 – stay tuned for details!
Access MI Solar: application deadline May 31
Come learn about a unique funding opportunity to facilitate solar energy installation in your home or business. Leelanau Energy, a local nonprofit that educates and advocates for renewable energy, is partnering with the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities to offer a group-discount solar purchasing program for Leelanau county. Access MI Solar is a group-buy program that helps homeowners and small businesses afford solar panels to save on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. The program offers a group-buying discount of 10% to all participants, in addition to an existing 30% federal tax credit. This meeting will be presented by a Leelanau Energy representative., who will outline the program, answer your questions, and provide an opportunity to speak directly with prior year program participants. Please note that this is a time-sensitive opportunity, with the application window for this year closing on May 31.
Ellen Stone – poetry reading: May 29, 7:00 pm
Come enjoy some fresh verse by Michigan poet Ellen Stone. She’ll share readings from her newest collection Everybody Wants to Keep the Moon Inside Them. Ellen, a resident of Ann Arbor, has had work featured in the Michigan Quarterly Review, About Place, Midwest Review and Third Coast. She’ll be joined by some special guests, fellow poets Teresa Scollon, Fleda Brown, Anne-Marie Oomen and Mae Stier.
Ode to Asparagus: June 7, 2:00 pm
Celebrate the return of our favorite spring produce with some delicious asparagus-themed poetry, our contribution to the annual Empire Asparagus Festival. Submit your verse to the library via email ([email protected]) or postal service (GLCL, PO Box 325, Empire, MI 49630) or just drop it off here at the library. Be sure to include your name and contact info, and let us know if you’ll be attending the reading to recite your poetry. An Audience Choice Award will be given to the most inspired reading. As an appetizer, enjoy these these poems from the 2024 Ode to Asparagus.
Greeting Card Workshop: June 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. This month, participants will make a spring-themed card. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, June 16.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: June 21, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, lead by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library, then head out to explore the local flora and fauna. 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.
Kid’s Library Camp: June 23 – 27
Students in grades 3 to 5 are invited to sign up for our first ever Library Camp, with a great lineup of fun learning activities. Sessions will take place Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
June 23 Welcome to the library: book talks, get library cards, games, STEM kits, and more
June 24 Nature journaling and sketching with Penny Krebiehl
June 25 Writing workshop with Kit Robey
June 26 Meet adorable farm animals with Sue’s Zoo
June 27 Explore the wonders of the human skeleton with Dr. Tammy Coleman
We have room for only 15 campers, so register today via this online form. For more information, contact the library at 326-5361. The camp is made possible with support from the Bonnie Sloane Yingst memorial fund.
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!
