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.
Robert Van Dellen will discuss the life and work of legendary author Ernest Hemingway. Dr. Van Dellen will explore how Hemingway’s tempestuous personal life, especially his experiences in Key West and Cuba, helped shaped "The Old Man and the Sea", considered to be one of his greatest novels.
Come to the library for an evening of conversation about the future of the Empire Hardware property, located at the intersection of Front and Lake Streets. Dylan Tull of Biom Design will be on hand to share his team’s vision for the property, and gather vital community input. Their proposed mixed-use development is intended to
Historian Christine Byron will present her latest book, exploring early vacation life in Leelanau County. Diary excerpts along with vintage photos and post cards offer a fascinating window into a bygone era.
Nicole Hasting of Hospice of Michigan will help explain the key differences between these two important care options. Learn which may be the best for you or your loved one and how each can provide vital support during a challenging time.
Katherine Reay will discuss her latest novel "The English Masterpiece", set in the art world of 1970s London. It follows the dilemma faced by Lily, a young assistant at the Tate Museum, as she races against the clock to uncover the truth about a Picasso masterpiece. Copies of the book will be available to purchase,
