Glen Lake Community Library

TED Democracy Live – Founding Futures: June 13, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm Come to the library for this live national symposium, featuring  brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy. Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to America’s 250th birthday celebration, this event brings together bold thinkers and change-makers to share

Ode to Asparagus: June 6, 2:00 pm Join us for another round of asparagus-themed verse, our contribution to the annual Empire Asparagus Festival. Submit your poems via email ([email protected]), snail mail (Glen Lake Library, PO Box 325, Empire, MI 49630), or simply drop it off at the library. Then, come recite your work at the

Leelanau Energy will present a program for non-profit organizations about the discounted solar purchases opportunities available for churches, schools and local governments. For further information visit their website: www.leelanauenergy.org/access-mi-solar-2026 or call the library at 231.326.5361.

Learn how to foster positive and respectful communications with people that may have opposing political views in this workshop presented by Braver Angels. Seating is limited, so please register at the Braver Angels website: https://braverangels.org/event/depolrizing-ourselves-40/

Learn how to organize and secure your online passwords, and safely reset them as needed. This hour-long tutorial will be presented by Erin Connolly of the Leelanau Township Library. Tech Tuesdays are hosted in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Celebrate National Library Week by experiencing this acclaimed new film. It explores the challenges faced by libraries as the exercise their duty to protect intellectual freedom. Sponsored by the Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library.

Learn about the many services available to area seniors in this presentation by Dawn Bousamra, executive director of Sharecare of Leelanau. She’ll describe their various programs, including transportation assistance, home visits, and wellness programming.

Join us for a special screening of this documentary film from the Leelanau Historical Society. Directed by Joe VanderMeulen, the film explores the lives of Anna and Levi Johnson, early Black homesteaders in what is now the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The film brings to light an overlooked chapter of Leelanau County’s history and

Explore your crafty side in this fun workshop! Two area crafty gals will help you create delicate string art hearts, just in time for Valentine's Day! Space is limited so contact the library - 231.326.5361 to register.