Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College will show you how to make the most of your smartphone's camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone and Android devices. Seating is limited so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.
Explore techniques for stress reduction with Wendy Weckstein of Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging: depression, anxiety, loneliness, physical limitations, cognitive decline and more. Presented in partnership with ShareCare and Leelanau County Senior Services. NOTE: Class size is limited. Please contact
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of the Apple iPad. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Author and environmentalist Jane Elder will discuss her newly published book. It weaves together memories from her life in the upper Midwest with nearly fifty years of environmental policy work, presenting a unique insider’s perspective into the quest to protect the Great Lakes. Her book also charts a more sustainable path moving forward, offering a
Park Partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear celebrates the annual Michigan Log Cabin Day this year by highlighting the Boekeloo Cabin, one of six log cabins on the mainland in the Park. Stuart Boekeloo is a descendant who will be on-site to share history and stories of his family’s time at the cabin. Check out Preserve
Explore the craft of nature journaling in this virtual conference, featuring presentations by a talented lineup of artists, writers and teachers. Penny Kreibiehl, our local nature guide, will serve as the on-site host. Attendees can participate for all or part of the day, as schedules allow. Seating is limited, so please contact the library in
Join Kara Lynch of the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving foods safely.
2024 marks 30 years for the Leelanau Outdoor Center (LOC) on Pyramid Point! To celebrate this milestone, LOC will be hosting a Fall Festival event on October 5, where participants will be able to climb the rock wall, fly down the zip line, go on a hayride, carve a pumpkin, shoot a bow and arrow,
Explore the craft of nature observation in this morning field trip. Meet at the library, then hit the trails with artist, educator and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl as your guide. Bring your notepad, pens/pencils, binoculars, water bottle, etc., and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Please contact the library in advance to register: 326-5361, or [email protected].
Historian Christine Byron will share the story of the “Green Book”, a travel guide for African American motorists from 1938 through 1967. Started by Victor Green, it listed places where African Americans were welcomed customers, so they could “vacation without aggravation.” Christine will focus on listings from Michigan, sharing anecdotes and photos that bring to
Corey Buchan of BuchanTECH will present an introductory tutorial for iPhone users, covering basic functions & features, setup, and apps. Bring your phone and your questions! This session is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series, presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.
Middle school students are invited to this workshop led by Dr. Tamara Coleman of NMC. Students will learn about the wonders of the human skeleton and explore the use of bone forensics to help solve science mysteries. Space is limited so please contact the library (231.326.5361) to register.
