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.
Help provide vital support to our regional healthcare system with your blood donation. The team from Versiti will be on hand from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm in our Program Room. Schedule an appointment to save a space. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the day’s schedule allows. Donors will receive a coupon for a
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.
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
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].
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.
An entertaining account of one retiree's solo and self-supported 1100 mile bike trip. Author John McShea will share the many memorable people, places and experiences of his inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime journey.
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
Learn how to make your home safe and accessible, helping you to age in place. Lindsay & Dan Smith of Ace Handyman Services will discuss fall prevention, lighting, entryways, stairs, bathrooms and more. Please contact the library to register in advance. 231.326.5361.
William Derouin & Tera John of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will discuss Indigenous agricultural practices. Tera is an active Tribe member who practices native food traditions and works at the Tribe’s “Gitigaan” or garden. She’ll discuss the importance of the Three Sisters – corn, beans & squash – and how
Peace scholar and activist David Cortright will discuss the parallels between the Iraq War and the current conflict in Gaza.
This one-hour documentary explores the life and legacy of Catharine Waugh McCulloch (1862-1945) of Evanston, Illinois, an early female attorney and a fervent champion of women’s rights. Ann McCulloch, the great-granddaughter of Catharine Waugh McCulloch, uncovered her great-grandmother’s memoirs and a trove of documents at Harvard’s Schlesinger Library two decades ago. Her personal journey has
