• Sean Gaskell: Music of the Kora

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

    Join us for a performance by Sean Gaskell, featuring the beautiful music of the Kora, a 21-string harp native to West Africa. The traditional melodies, accompanied by Sean’s singing, tell stories dating back hundreds of years. Sean has studied extensively under the instruction of Kora masters in Gambia, and has performed extensively throughout the United

    Free
  • Read to a Dog!

    Read to a Dog!

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

    Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

  • Book Folding Class

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

    Learn how to repurpose books into unique new works of art in this fun workshop led by library volunteer Bonnie Schreiber. She’ll show you how to create an eye-catching three-dimensional design, using precise folds to bring new life into an old volume. The workshop will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in our Program

    Free
  • The Spirit and Practice of Poetry with Dr. Gordon Henry

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

    Celebrate National Poetry Month @ the Glen Lake Library with Dr. Gordon Henry, April 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Dr. Henry is a member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation of Minnesota and a professor of American literature and creative writing at Michigan State University. He'll share selections of his work and provide insights

  • Read with Skye the Dog

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

    Beginning readers are invited to come share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi, practicing their reading skills with a friendly, furry listener. No appointment is needed – just drop in and spend some time with a trained therapy dog, and explore all our Young Learners area has to offer.

  • Read to a Dog!

    Read to a Dog!

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

    Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

  • Inland Seas: Tools of the Trade

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

    Learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes with the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about volunteer opportunities available with this dynamic

  • Read to a Dog!

    Read to a Dog!

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

    Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

  • Inland Seas – Tools of the Trade: February 23 – 7:00 PM Glen Lake Library

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

    Come learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes in this presentation by the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about the various

  • Technology Tuesdays

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

    Seniors needing some assistance with personal technology are invited to drop by for this helpful session, coordinated by Share Care of Leelanau. Volunteers will be on hand to help with a variety of common tech tasks: accessing the Web, downloading smartphone apps, working with Microsoft Word, accessing electronic books, and much more. No appointment is

  • Movie: An American Pickle

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

    Follow the hilarious journey of Herschel Greenbaum, who comes to America for a chance at a better life. After a freak accident Herschel awakens 100 years later in modern-day Brooklyn, confronting a new world while connecting with his great-grandson. Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided!

    Free
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder January 10, 2023

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

    Seasonal Affective Disorder: January 10 Join us for another informative session with local health and wellness guru Amy White. She’ll discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a common yet relatively newly classified mood disorder that effects millions of people every year. Amy will look at its relationship to sunlight, Vitamin D, and other factors, and outline