Tum Mulherin – This Magnetic North: June 16, 7:00 pm
Author Tim Mulherin will discuss This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan. His newly published book explores the changing dynamics of the Grand Traverse area, with increased tourism and development dramatically impacting the character and environment of our bucolic region. Copies of his book will be available for sale, courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.
Kodak Quartet: June 17, 11:00 am
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.
Summer Reading Program: beginning June 19
Join us at the library this summer for great activities for kids & families. No registration required – just drop in and join the fun! All program will take place at 11:00 am.
June 19 Brianne Farley presents Worm Makes a Sandwich
June 26 Meet adorable farm animals with Sue’s Zoo
July 3 Family folk music with Ben Traverse
July 10 The amazing Gordon the Magician
July 17 Bubble Dance Party with Joel Tacey
July 24 Great Lakes Children’s Museum mobile museum
July 31 Drawing workshop with Leah Griffiths
August 7 Stories, songs & crafts with Todd & Penny Avery
August 14 Music & puppetry with Copper Tom
Young readers are also encouraged to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge and earn special prizes. Get your official Reading Log at the library beginning 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.
Katherine Reay – The English Masterpiece: June 24, 7:00 pm
Author Katherine Reay will discuss her latest novel, The English Masterpiece, set in the art world of 1970s London. It follows the dilemma faced by Lily, a young assistant at the Tate Museum, as she races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Copies of the book will be available to purchase, courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop.
Versiti Blood Drive: July 1, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Help support our regional healthcare system by donating blood. The team from Versiti will be on hand to collect these vital donations. Register for an appointment in advance. Walk-ins will also be welcomed as the schedule allows.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: July 19
Come peruse a great assortment of like-new books, along with selected puzzles and games, taking place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on our front plaza. You’ll also find a fine selection of sale books in the library every day, just around the corner from our front desk. All proceeds from books sales help support library operations and special projects. Donations of books in good condition are always welcome, and can be dropped off at the library anytime during normal business hours.
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!
