• Mindfulness for Seniors

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

    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

  • Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop

    Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop

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

    Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

    Free
  • Home Organization with Ali LeJeune

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

    Ali, a T-C based professional organizer and home simplification expert will discuss how to bring calm and clarity to your spaces. Utilizing a unique combination of philosophies, Ali will offer practical guidance to help you better manage the clutter in your life.

    Free
  • Tech Tuesday at Glen Lake Library

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

    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.

    Free
  • Ode to Asparagus

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

    Come celebrate the Empire Asparagus Festival with your "in-speared" verse. Call the library for details on how to submit your poem @ 231.326.5361. Audience Choice prizes will be awarded.

    Free
  • Dr. Robert Van Dellen: Odes to Earth

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

    Dr. Van Dellen will discuss the lessons presented by five of our most eloquent nature writers: Annie Dillard, Rick Bass, Terry Tempest Williams, Barry Lopez, and Bill McKibben.

    Free
  • 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

    Free