Help support a critical component of our local healthcare system by participating in this upcoming blood drive, presented by Versiti, the coordinator for blood supplies in northern Michigan. The Versiti team will be on hand in the library's Program Room, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, ready to accept these vital donations. For an appointment,
Learn about Emergency Response vehicles and how first responders keep us safe with this program provided by the Glen Lake Fire Department. Participants will be able to see first hand the equipment and vehicles used by firefighters and ambulance staff. Join us in front of the Glen Lake Library for the third event in our
Join us for the Benjammin' Jamboree! Kids and families will sing, dance, move and clap along with Bejammin's musical and educational performance.
Join us for this presentation by Glen Arbor resident Michael Brennan, who will share readings and photographs from his limited-edition chapbook River Sacred: Uncovering the Crystal, a very personal exploration of our beloved Crystal River. His chapbook is the result of a decades-long connection with the Crystal River, and explores the delicate natural balance and
Join us for a conversation with author Katherine Reay, who will read from here thrilling new novel A Shadow in Moscow. It weaves together two narratives, both in Cold War era Moscow but decades apart, as two courageous women spies risk everything to protect all they love. Katherine is a regular visitor to the Glen
Join us at Glen Lake Library for a fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. Miss Natali will perform artistry and dance with hula hoops and share with kids some pointers on how to master the hula hoop for themselves.
Welcome aboard Captain Joel's Magic Show! Michigan's own Magician, Joel Tacey, will be performing his magic with friendship and fun at the Glen Lake Library Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. His show is great entertainment and fun for the entire family. The show starts @ 11:00 AM.
Meet local author John Wemlinger, of Onekama, who will discuss his new book "The Road to Empire". His latest novel relates the journey of a young man following his sense of duty in the wake of 9/11, training as a helicopter pilot while balancing family and friends, and the pull of his hometown of Empire.
Join us at Glen Lake Library for our last summer kid's presentation as local artist Victoria Velting will share step-by-step techniques on drawing dragons. All materials will be provided. A reminder to those who signed up for the library's Summer Reading Challenge, that log books must be turned in no later than September 5, 2023.
Join art lecturer Linda Young at the Glen Lake Library as she takes you on an exploration of paintings inspired by the beauty and power of the world’s oceans. Linda will present and discuss works by various accomplished painters, depicting stunning seascapes from around the globe. Reservations are requested for this one hour lecture, which
Experience the unique beauty of our Lake Michigan shoreline in this presentation by photographer Rich Ackerman. His new book is available at the Cottage Book Shop and will also be available at the library on the night of his presentation.
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, will be cybersecurity. Learn how to best manage the many security risks present in our daily digital routines. Steve Stanton of Leelanau Computer Repair will present an overview of best practices: detecting and avoiding email scams, preventing viruses and malware, password protections,
