The Glen Lake Woman’s Club will be selling unique vintage jewelry at the Glen Lake Community Library during the Empire Artisan Marketplace, November 29th, 10 am to 4 pm. Shoppers will find the perfect, sparkling holiday gifts of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and pins to meet the budget of every shopper. Donations of used jewelry
Celebrate the Holiday of Hope by donating blood in the Program Room of the Glen Lake Library. Appointments are preferred. To set up an appointment call 866.642.5653 or visit: versiti.org/mi. Walk-ins are welcome as the schedule allows. As a thank you, all attempting donors with a valid email will receive a $25 e-gift card.
Artists Jerry Gretzinger and Meg Staley will lead this afternoon workshop. Using the accalimed Jerry's Map as inspiration, participants will creative map tiles charting their own imaginary workshop. A portion of Jerry's Map is currently on display at the library. Space is limited for this workshop so please contact the library (231.326.5361) to register before
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will present their new documentary film, Saving the Barn: the Leelanau County Poor Farm. The film relates the history of this landmark and the dedicated effort to preserve the iconic barn. The LCHPS will also provide an update on new projects ad their vision for the future.
Come to the library for this month's Tech Tuesday tutorial, presented by Corey Buchan of BuchanTech. Bring your iPhone, iPad or MacBook and your questions and learn from the expert! Tech Tuesdays are presented in partnership by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Stephanie Mills will lead a participatory workshop to depict your knowledge of ad raise questions about the nature of your home territory. Mills will facilitate graphic descriptions and revelations of our whereabouts. Space for the workshop is limited so please contact the library to register in advance: 231.326.5361 or [email protected].
Poet Glover Davis will share selections from his various collections including Academy of Dreams. Davis is Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at San Diego State University where he taught for almost forty years. His work has been published in many journals. Mr. Davis splits his time between Empire and Mason, Texas
Empire resident Ginger Langdon will discuss her new book, Empire After Dark. The collection of vignettes recount the many everyday yet magical encounters with the varied animal residents of the village.
Come join the party and celebrate the 5th birthday of the new Glen Lake Community Library! We'll have cider and donuts, outdoor games, live music, library tours and demos, and a family scavenger hunt. 5th Birthday Open House: October 11, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wendy Irvin, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region, will provide an overview of HFH's mission and services. She'll also discuss how area residents can help support this important community-building enterprise.
Inspired by the author's own experience growing up in Leelanau County, the story follows fourth grader Jess Jezowski, who's always felt more like a boy than a girl. Though set in the 1970's, the thoughtful story explores issues of self-identity that will resonate today. Copies of the book will be available for purchase courtesy of
Join us for this special Stories & More story time gathering with author Katie Bosch. She'll share her brand new picture book, inspired by the true story of the "Empire Sugar Bear". The book will be available for purchase courtesy of The Cottage Book Shop.
