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 April 3, come for some great spring stories, and an Easter Egg hunt!
Leelanau Reads – Catherine Newman / Wreck: May 2, 7:00 pm
The public libraries of Leelanau County invite all area readers to enjoy Wreck, the latest novel by best-selling author Catherine Newman. Copies are available at the library, or via your local bookseller. Join us for a book discussion here at the library on April 30 at 11:00 am. You can also register to attend an interview with the author on Saturday, May 2, at French Valley Winery. To reserve a seat, click here. Glen Lake’s own Brooke Hazael-Massieux will lead the conversation.
Tech Tuesday – iDevices: March 24, 2:00 pm
Corey Buchan of BuchanTECH returns by popular demand to help you make sense of your iPhone and iPad. Bring your device and your questions for this informal tutorial. Tech Tuesdays are offered in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Greeting Card Workshop: March 25, 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’s project will be an colorful Easter card. All supplies are provided, but space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, March 23.
The Search for Anna & Levi: March 26, 6:30 pm
Join us for a special screening of this documentary film from the Leelanau Historical Society. Directed by Joe VanderMeulen, the film explores the lives of Anna and Levi Johnson, early Black homesteaders in what is now the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The film brings to light an overlooked chapter of Leelanau County’s history and the broader story of African American settlement in the Midwest.
Spring Break @ the GLCL: March 31 – April 4
Young learners are invited to some special activities during the upcoming break from school. Kids and parents can stop in anytime between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with no advance registration needed.
Tuesday, March 31: STEM Kit Open House. Explore our many STEM learning kits – electronics, building sets, microscopes, games and more!
Thursday, April 2: Dinosaur Coloring and Stories. Help create a colorful dinosaur banner and enjoy some fun stories with Miss Maryellen.
Saturday, April 4: Sleeping Bear from Below. Experience the wonders of the Great Lakes in this immersive film from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. NOTE: the film will be shared at the Empire Township Hall, across the street from the library.
Spring Wildflower – an introduction: April 7, 7:00 pm
Learn about native spring wildflowers in this presentation by Empire resident and amateur naturalist Martina Dorn. She”ll highlight species common to Northern Michigan, and offer details about their unique characteristics and preferred habitat.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: April 18, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Journaling Group for their monthly gathering, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library first, then head out to explore the local flora and fauna. Bring pens/pencils, sketching pads, water, etc. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in the event of schedule changes or inclement weather.
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.
