The Glen Lake Library will host a presentation by biologist and science teacher Rob Karner on Monday, May 18, 7:00 pm, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. Rob will discuss the unique nature of our Glen Lake watershed, describing the various threats to its environmental health, and offering strategies for property owners to help preserve
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library host their biennial Home Tour on Thursday July 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm.
Local author Anne Marie Oomen will read from her new memoir Love, Sex and 4H. Her book describes coming of age in a small town in rural Michigan, balancing the wholesomeness of her farm upbringing with the turbulent social and political climate of the 1960’s. For more information, go to anne-marieoomen.com.
Steve Stanton, owner of Leelanau Computer Repair in Suttons Bay, will discuss the many threats everyone faces daily in their use of computers, smartphones and tablets. Steve will suggest strategies and tools for making these online communications safe and secure.
The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites preschool children and their caregivers to a lively hour of stories, music, crafts and other learning activities, every Thursday morning at 11:00 am during the 2015-2016 school year. These sessions are free, thanks to support from the Friends of the Glen Lake Library, and no advance registration is
Kama Ross, a forester with the Leelanau Conservation District, will discuss the health of our region’s forests, and the various issues facing them, including storm damage and recovery, and invasive insects and diseases. She’ll also outline the services provided by the Conservation District.
Film maker Audrey Geyer will present her new documentary Our Fires Still Burn: the Native American experience, which provides a window into the lives of contemporary Native Americans living in the Midwest. This program is made possible with support from the Friends of the Glen Lake Library.
Local author Mardi Link will share her expertise into giving voice to your own unique life story. Mardi is the author of numerous books, including her own recent memoirs Bootstrapper and The Drummond Girls. She’ll outline strategies to help you refresh, collect and organize your experiences into your own meaningful memoir. There is no charge for
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book "The Stone Circle Poems" was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
The Glen Lake Library will host an asparagus-themed poetry contest & reading as part of the upcoming Empire Asparagus Festival. Poems should be submitted to the library by Thursday, May 19 to be considered for the contest. Call the library for details: 326-5361; or see our website: www.glenlakelibrary.net.
The Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Library will be hosting a presentation by Random House publisher reps. with expert recommendations of new books, both fiction and non-fiction, along with special savings and free giveaways.
Kitty Donohoe will make a return visit to our library, sharing folk songs from the Great Lakes, along with her new children's book "Henny & Benny Bunyan and the Maple Syrup Adventure".
