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Living Nations, Living Words: remembering Chiaboos

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

Dr. Gordon Henry, a member of the White Earth Anishanaabe Nation and Professor in the English Department at MSU, will share selections of his poetry and fiction, and discuss his work with "Living Nations, Living Words" an exploration of Native Nations poetry developed in partnership with the Library of Congress. His reading will also serve

Free

Hemp Horizons

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

Hemp is a remarkably versatile agricultural crop, utilized for centuries. After decades of restrictive policies in the US, it’s poised for an equally remarkable comeback. Learn about this beneficial but misunderstood plant in an online presentation by local hemp growers Evergreen Organics. Their wide-ranging presentation will address the cultural and natural history of hemp, and

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Essential Oils 101

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

Essential oils extracted from plants have been used for thousands of years in many different cultures, to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Sole Wright, a certified fitness trainer, will share her knowledge of essential oils, offering practical tips on their use, and guidelines on how to select the best botanicals. At the Glen Lake

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Reading of The Lake and The Lost Girl by Jacquelyn Vincent, a Michigan native

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

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a reading by Michigan native Jacquelyn Vincenta, author of The Lake and the Lost Girl, on Friday, September 29, at 7:00 pm.
Set in northern Michigan, the novel has received rave reviews from readers and critics alike.

Free

Kids' Writing Workshop

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

The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites aspiring young authors to develop their creative writing skills in this six-session workshop. Children's author Kit Robey will guide students in grades 4 to 6, helping them create their own short stories.

Lisa Fishman: poetry reading

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

Lisa Fishman, the author of six books of poetry, including Flower Cart and the Happiness Experiment, will read from her work at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Her poems are widely published in journals, magazines and anthologies.  Lisa is graduate of Glen Lake High School (Class of ’84) and a professor of poetry at

Asparagus Festival Poetry Contest

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

Help celebrate the Empire Asparagus Festival by creating and sharing your asparagus-themed poetry.  Submit your verse by Thursday, May 18, along with your name and contact information, to: Glen Lake Community Library, PO Box 325, Empire, MI 49630; or by email to [email protected]. Or, simply drop your work off at the library.  Then, come present

Michigan Reads! story hour

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

Lisa Wheeler, author of the 2017 Michigan Reads children's book "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum", will present a special preschool story hour at the Glen Lake Library. Lisa will bring her rollicking story to  life with puppets, finger plays and singing. Her visit to Empire is part of a state-wide tour sponsored by the Library of

Children's program: songs & stories with Kitty Donohoe

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

Kitty Donohoe will make a return visit to our library, sharing folk songs from the Great Lakes, along with her new children's book "Henny & Benny Bunyan and the Maple Syrup Adventure".

Asparagus Poetry Contest

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

The Glen Lake Library will host an asparagus-themed poetry contest & reading as part of the upcoming Empire Asparagus Festival. Poems should be submitted to the library by Thursday, May 19 to be considered for the contest. Call the library for details: 326-5361; or see our website: www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Stone Circle poet Terry Wooten

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

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book "The Stone Circle Poems" was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.

National Library Week: April 11 – 16

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

Stop in and explore all that the library has to offer, get a library card, get demos of our online resources – and have a snack! Your community library will be an even sweeter treat all week, with home-made cookies baked by the Friends of the Library, and fresh coffee provided by Leelanau Coffee Roasting.

Free

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