• Read with Skye the Dog

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    Beginning readers are invited to come share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi, practicing their reading skills with a friendly, furry listener. No appointment is needed – just drop in and spend some time with a trained therapy dog, and explore all our Young Learners area has to offer.

  • Creativity Q+A LIVE with Artist Angela Saxon

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    How do artists think, work, and practice? Those questions are explored during Creativity Q+A LIVE, a series of conversations with Northern Michigan artists at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On April 23, 1 pm Leelanau County artist Angela Saxon talks about her practice with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. The program is free. No reservations

    Free
  • The Spirit and Practice of Poetry with Dr. Gordon Henry

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month @ the Glen Lake Library with Dr. Gordon Henry, April 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Dr. Henry is a member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation of Minnesota and a professor of American literature and creative writing at Michigan State University. He'll share selections of his work and provide insights

  • Read to a Dog!

    Read to a Dog!
    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

  • WALK AND TALK THROUGH SWIMMING, The Birds Are Watching

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a conversational walking tour of the SWIMMING and The Birds Are Watching exhibits, May 13, 11 am. The Walk + Talk is free. No reservations are required. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal talks about how the exhibiting artists interpreted the SWIMMING exhibition’s theme, both literally and

    Free
  • Free Gaudi-Inspired Fairy House Workshop

    Glen Arbor Arts Center 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI

    Community members are invited to free, hands-on workshops on May 13 and 20 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, from 2:30 - 4:20 pm. Two pop-up classes invite families and individuals to learn about Antoni Gaudi, the Catalan architect and designer known for Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church. Participants will be introduced to Gaudi’s style and

    Free
  • Sleeping Bear Trivia

    Empire, MI Empire, MI, United States

    Sleeping Bear Trivia Sunday, June 4th 4 pm Social Hour followed by 5 pm Trivia Competition Joe's Friendly Tavern on the new Porch, 11015 Front Street, Empire, MI Join friends and neighbors in a spirited trivia contest hosted by trivia master "Hoot." Test your knowledge of the history of the lands and people of the

    Free
  • By the Sea: the Ocean as Muse

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    In recognition of the U.N.'s World Oceans Day, art lecturer Linda Young presents an illustrated talk highlighting works by 19th and 20th century artists. Her "arm chair traveler" program will cover paintings across the globe including the Arctic, the coast of Denmark, the Mediterranean, the eastern seaboard of the US and the Caribbean. Please register

  • By the Sea: the Ocean as Muse

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    In recognition of the U.N.'s World Oceans Day, art lecturer Linda Young presents an illustrated talk Highlighting works by 19th and 20th century artists. Her "arm chair traveler" program will cover paintings across the glove including the Arctic, the coast of Denmark, the Mediterranean, the eastern sea board of the US and the Caribbean. Please

  • Volunteer Open House for Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear

    Port Oneida Heritage Center 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan

    Come learn about volunteer opportunities at Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. PHSB is a proud partner of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore celebrating 25 years of preserving and interpreting the rich heritage of historic structures and cultural landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Volunteer Opportunities include: Preservation projects Orchard pruning Port Oneida Heritage Center

  • Glen Lake Library – Yoga for Youngsters

    Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

    Join us Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 AM for yoga for kids of all ages at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Learn some new moves and make some new friends with yoga instructor Hollie Anderson. No sign up is required but do bring a mat or a towel along.