In recognition of the U.N.'s World Oceans Day, art lecturer Linda Young presents an illustrated talk highlighting works by 19th and 20th century artists. Her "arm chair traveler" program will cover paintings across the globe including the Arctic, the coast of Denmark, the Mediterranean, the eastern seaboard of the US and the Caribbean. Please register
Learn about the history of the Glen Arbor Township Cemetery, which served the Glen Lake area from 1880-1927, and the renewed effort to reclaim this long-neglected resting place. Linda Alice Dewey, chair of the G.A. Township Cemetery Advisory Board, will describe the discoveries gleaned from this ongoing journey and the latest developments, including the use
Now is the time to write those poems to submit to the Glen Lake Library for the upcoming Asparagus Festival's Ode to Asparagus. Though the Festival doesn't take place until June 3rd, poems must be submitted to the library by June 1st. They can be emailed to: [email protected]; or dropped off at the library or
Join us for a performance by Sean Gaskell, featuring the beautiful music of the Kora, a 21-string harp native to West Africa. The traditional melodies, accompanied by Sean’s singing, tell stories dating back hundreds of years. Sean has studied extensively under the instruction of Kora masters in Gambia, and has performed extensively throughout the United
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.
Learn how to repurpose books into unique new works of art in this fun workshop led by library volunteer Bonnie Schreiber. She’ll show you how to create an eye-catching three-dimensional design, using precise folds to bring new life into an old volume. The workshop will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in our Program
Celebrate National Poetry Month @ the Glen Lake Library with Dr. Gordon Henry, April 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Dr. Henry is a member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation of Minnesota and a professor of American literature and creative writing at Michigan State University. He'll share selections of his work and provide insights
Beginning readers are invited to come share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi, practicing their reading skills with a friendly, furry listener. No appointment is needed – just drop in and spend some time with a trained therapy dog, and explore all our Young Learners area has to offer.
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.
Learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes with the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about volunteer opportunities available with this dynamic
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He'll be "all ears" ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary - just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.
Come learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes in this presentation by the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about the various
