Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm.
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm.
Come and learn about the health of the Great Lakes in this fun Workshop presented by Inland Seas Educational Association. They'll review their Remote Operating Vehicle program which enables underwater research. The ISEA will lead a hands on-exercise to make a functional ROV. This workshop is ideal for kids in grades 6-12 and their parents,
Learn how to use Google Drive, the popular free service that allows you to store and access files via the cloud. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Public Service librarian Dave Ulrich will be your guide for this fun introductory workshop. Bring your computer
The Leelanau Historical Society will lead this interactive workshop, exploring the wealth of resources available via the Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. LHS staff will walk attendees through some sample searches, demonstrating the various tools available, then provide time for individual exploration and questions. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or borrow one from the library.
Christopher Lamb will share examples of his unique compositions, combining the beauty of landscape photography with the wonderment of the night sky. The result is a gallery of the night sky not visible with the naked eye, with all of its colors, detail and clarity. Come join us for a discussion about the images of
Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College will show you how to make the most of your smartphone's camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone and Android devices. Seating is limited so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.
Explore techniques for stress reduction with Wendy Weckstein of Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging: depression, anxiety, loneliness, physical limitations, cognitive decline and more. Presented in partnership with ShareCare and Leelanau County Senior Services. NOTE: Class size is limited. Please contact
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of the Apple iPad. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Author and environmentalist Jane Elder will discuss her newly published book. It weaves together memories from her life in the upper Midwest with nearly fifty years of environmental policy work, presenting a unique insider’s perspective into the quest to protect the Great Lakes. Her book also charts a more sustainable path moving forward, offering a
Park Partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear celebrates the annual Michigan Log Cabin Day this year by highlighting the Boekeloo Cabin, one of six log cabins on the mainland in the Park. Stuart Boekeloo is a descendant who will be on-site to share history and stories of his family’s time at the cabin. Check out Preserve
Explore the craft of nature journaling in this virtual conference, featuring presentations by a talented lineup of artists, writers and teachers. Penny Kreibiehl, our local nature guide, will serve as the on-site host. Attendees can participate for all or part of the day, as schedules allow. Seating is limited, so please contact the library in
