• Glen Lake Library Book Sale: Preview Party

    Glen Arbor Township Hall

    Glen Lake Community Library’s annual Used Book Sale will be held at the Glen Arbor Township Hall on August 8th thru the 10th. At the Preview Party, on Aug. 8 from 6-9 p.m., shoppers can choose from thousands books and have an opportunity to mingle with friends and enjoy delicious appetizers and sweet treats. The cost is

  • Glen Lake Library: Book Sale

    Glen Arbor Township Hall

    Glen Lake Community Library’s annual Used Book Sale will be held at the Glen Arbor Township Hall on August 8th thru the 10th. At the Preview Party, on Aug. 8 from 6-9 p.m., shoppers can choose from thousands books and have an opportunity to mingle with friends and enjoy delicious appetizers and sweet treats. The cost is

  • Glen Lake Library: Bag Sale

    Glen Arbor Township Hall

    Glen Lake Community Library’s annual Used Book Sale will be held at the Glen Arbor Township Hall on August 8th thru the 10th. At the Preview Party, on Aug. 8 from 6-9 p.m., shoppers can choose from thousands books and have an opportunity to mingle with friends and enjoy delicious appetizers and sweet treats. The cost is

  • Historic Leelanau

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

    Husband and wife authors M. Christine Byron and Thomas Wilson will present their newest collaboration, Historic Leelanau: Recognized Sites and Places of Historical Significance. Their book documents 42 sites and places formally recognized in the Michigan Register of Historic Sites and/or in the Federal Register of Historic Places.

    Free
  • Kathleen Stocking: From the Place of the Gathering Light

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

    Local author Kathleen Stocking will read from her new book From the Place of the Gathering Light, a collection of essays that explores the people, natural history, and sense of community that define the Glen Lake area. Special guests Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell will perform folk music to open the program.

  • Recycling with American Waste

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

    Come learn about the innovative and effective program that’s helping this northern Michigan company greatly reduce our region’s trash output. Deb Lake of American Waste will discuss their residential and commercial recycling program, and the various issues and trends in the recycling world.

  • Hemp Horizons

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

    Hemp is a remarkably versatile agricultural crop, utilized for centuries. After decades of restrictive policies in the US, it’s poised for an equally remarkable comeback. Learn about this beneficial but misunderstood plant in an online presentation by local hemp growers Evergreen Organics. Their wide-ranging presentation will address the cultural and natural history of hemp, and

    Free
  • Author Interview: Ronan Hession

    Cottage Book Shop 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, United States

    The Cottage Book Shop and the public libraries of Leelanau County will host Irish author, Ronan Hession for a virtual interview. In his debut novel "Leonard and Hungry Paul", Hession shares the story of two 30-something friends, unique in their kindness and normalcy, as they strive to make their way in an increasingly jaded world.

  • Virtual conversation with Ronan Hessian, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul

    MI, United States

    Thursday May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-6urTkqGtXYXaCDu5rqZ29yMYFW5tye In partnership with the libraries of Leelanau County and Cottage Book Shop, we are pleased to welcome Ronan Hessian to our virtual space where we will talk with him about his book Leonard and Hungry Paul (just released in paperback). Pull up a chair and grab

    Free
  • Living Nations, Living Words: remembering Chiaboos

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

    Dr. Gordon Henry, a member of the White Earth Anishanaabe Nation and Professor in the English Department at MSU, will share selections of his poetry and fiction, and discuss his work with "Living Nations, Living Words" an exploration of Native Nations poetry developed in partnership with the Library of Congress. His reading will also serve

    Free
  • Stories and More for Preschoolers

    Stories and More for Preschoolers

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

    Weekly gatherings return to the Glen Lake Library for preschool children and their caregivers, Thursday mornings at 11:00 am. Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities.

    Free
  • Stories and More for Preschoolers

    Stories and More for Preschoolers

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

    Weekly gatherings return to the Glen Lake Library for preschool children and their caregivers, Thursday mornings at 11:00 am. Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities.

    Free