The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host wildlife veterinarian Dr. Carl Palazzolo on Thursday, Aug. 20. Dr. Palazzolo will discuss his new book “The Comeback of our National Symbol in Michigan.” Local author Gretchen Rose will present her two newly-published children’s book at the Glen Lake Library on Saturday, Aug. 22. She’ll read from “The Jingu Magical Garden” and “Dune Dragons and the Fairies of the Lake.” Both are middle-grade fantasy stories, inspired by nature, friendship and the resilience of the human heart.