Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Nature Drawing and Journaling Workshop

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

Explore and enhance your connection to the natural world through these monthly workshops. Local artist, educator and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl will lead this field trip, gathering first here at the library before venturing out to the popular Alligator Hill trail. Penny will guide participants through sketching and journal writing techniques in the field, before reconvening

Free

Summer Reading Program: Meet Amazing Reptiles!

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

Our Summer Reading Program continues with an exciting visit from the naturalists at Prehistoric World. They'll be here with some amazing animals, giving young nature lovers a chance to meet and learn about our reptile friends. Their presentation will take place at 11:00 am, in our Program Room. Young learners are also invited to sign

Free

Meet the author: Adam Peters

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

Adam will discuss his new book, a no-frills, six-step process designed to provide the essential guidance needed for achieving inner peace, confidence and genuine happiness - tailored to fit your unique life.

Community Blood Drive hosted by Glen Lake Library

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

Join us in the Library's Program Room, 10115 W. Front St., Empire. Walk-In Donations are welcomed. Reserving an appointment time is encouraged. To schedule an appointment: Call 1-866-MI-Blood or Visit www.versiti.or/MI. Versiti Blood Center is the primary blood provider for Munson Medical Centers. As a thank you, all attempting donors with a valid email will

Meet the author: David Roll

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

We’re pleased to host David Roll, author of Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World. His new book spans the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, and illuminates Truman’s struggles to emerge as president in his own right. With his come-from-behind campaign in the fall of 1948, his courageous

Julie Dickerson:

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

The GLCL Summer Reading Program continues with a special Saturday morning presentation by Julie Dickerson, author of the newly published "Beaches, Boats and Birds: a Lake Michigan alphabet book". Julie will share her charming book, then lead kids through a fun hands-on craft project to help celebrate our beautiful lakeshore. Our regular Thursday morning SRP

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Marqueetown – documentary film: July 17, 7:00 pm

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

Join us for a special community screening of this acclaimed documentary film Marqueetown. The film explores the history of The Nordic Theater, an innovative gem, which endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its

Documentary Film: Marqueetown

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

Join us for a special community screening of the acclaimed documentary film "Marqueetown". The film explores the history of The Nordic Theater, an innovative gem, which endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its

Free

Meet Children’s Author Susan Trulaske

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

Great fun is in store for the whole family as Susan shares her book, "Nellie meets Charlie the Crab". Accompanying Susan to the library will be Nellie, the star of the book! All who attend will be eligible in the drawing to receive a copy of the book!

Nellie Meets Charlie the Crab

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

Join us for another exciting Summer Reading Program Presentation! The library is hosting children's author & illustrator, Sarah Trulaske and her dog and star of her book, Nellie. All kids who attend will be eligible to enter a drawing for their own copy of "Nellie Meets Charlie the Crab".

Anne-Marie Oomen reception

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

Join us for this Sunday afternoon celebration at the Empire Township Hall. The gathering will honor Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and various friends

Free

Anne-Marie Oomen reception

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

Join us for a celebration in honor of Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and others. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also

Free

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