Experience the unique beauty of our Lake Michigan shoreline in this presentation by photographer Rich Ackerman. His new book is available at the Cottage Book Shop and will also be available at the library on the night of his presentation.
Learn about native bird species with photographer and birding expert Wayne Pope. He will share his new book which includes photographs, natural history notes, and personal observations celebrating our avian friends. Copies of his book will be available to purchase.
Learn how to access electronic books and more from the Up North Digital Collection, your 24/7 virtual library. Public Services Librarian Dave Ulrich will demonstrate how to navigate this dynamic collection using the Libby app, providing access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Bring your e-reader or other mobile device, and your questions! And,
Calling all toddlers and their parents/caregivers to Glen Lake Library's Stories & More for our first gathering on Thursday, September 14 @11:00 a.m. These weekly programs will include stories, music, crafts and more. This is a great way to help develop early literacy and discover all the library has to offer youngsters including our TALK
Join art lecturer Linda Young at the Glen Lake Library as she takes you on an exploration of paintings inspired by the beauty and power of the world’s oceans. Linda will present and discuss works by various accomplished painters, depicting stunning seascapes from around the globe. Reservations are requested for this one hour lecture, which
Help support a critical component of our regional health care system. Our partners at Versiti, the primary blood supplier for hospitals throughout the state, have asked us to host a second drive, after our very successful first event in June. Summer is a more challenging time for blood collections, so these contributions are especially critical.
Join us under the tent in front of the Glen Lake Library in Empire for our last book sale of summer 2023. We'll have a great selection of gently used books for readers of all genres and all ages.
Join us at Glen Lake Library for our last summer kid's presentation as local artist Victoria Velting will share step-by-step techniques on drawing dragons. All materials will be provided. A reminder to those who signed up for the library's Summer Reading Challenge, that log books must be turned in no later than September 5, 2023.
Meet local author John Wemlinger, of Onekama, who will discuss his new book "The Road to Empire". His latest novel relates the journey of a young man following his sense of duty in the wake of 9/11, training as a helicopter pilot while balancing family and friends, and the pull of his hometown of Empire.
Welcome aboard Captain Joel's Magic Show! Michigan's own Magician, Joel Tacey, will be performing his magic with friendship and fun at the Glen Lake Library Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. His show is great entertainment and fun for the entire family. The show starts @ 11:00 AM.
Join us at Glen Lake Library for a fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. Miss Natali will perform artistry and dance with hula hoops and share with kids some pointers on how to master the hula hoop for themselves.
Glen Lake Library's children's programming continues Thursday with a special visit by the animals of Sue's Zoo! Sue Duncan of Empire will bring her menagerie of furry and feathered creatures, explaining their unique characteristics and offering tips on their care.
