Library hosts Stocking, children
From staff reports
The Glen Lake Library will host Kathleen Stocking, author of the newly published memoir The Long Arc of the Universe: Travels Beyond the Pale, on Thursday, June 30, at 7 pm. Stocking is well-known locally for her previous books Lake Country and Letters from the Leelanau. Her latest book describes her varied and eye-opening experiences over the years, from work in the California prison system, to teaching and traveling throughout the third world.
The library kicks off another season of children’s programs on Thursday, June 23, at 11 a.m., with a performance by Luunappi, the popular musical duo of Pat Niemisto and Norm Wheeler. Programs will take place every Thursday morning at 11, through August 25, and will include storytelling, art activities, nature presentations, and a visit from award-winning local author Lynne Rae Perkins. Children are also encouraged to sign up for the library’s summer reading club. For more details, call 231-326-5361, or visit www.glenlakelibrary.net.