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Glen Lake Community Library pursues millage renewal

In the upcoming Aug. 4 election, voters in Empire, Glen Arbor and Kasson Townships will consider a funding proposal to support the ongoing operations of the Glen Lake Community Library. The Library is seeking a renewal of the current millage of 0.2861 mills, to be assessed for six years beginning in December of this year. Income from the millage comprises almost 90% of the library’s operating income, and a renewal would generate approximately $380,000 in the first year. Property taxes, collected via a dedicated millage, are a common funding mechanism for public libraries. In Michigan alone, over 390 libraries benefit from such local funding, with a state-wide average assessment of 0.9287 mills.

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Glen Lake Library honors The Librarians

In celebration of National Library Week, Glen Lake Community Library in Empire is showing the acclaimed documentary film, The Librarians on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 pm. This film traverses small-town USA with interviews and archival material to reveal the story of everyday Americans who have become unlikely defenders of democracy. This special screening is sponsored by the Friends of Glen Lake Community Library.

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Glen Lake Library plans Spring Break events

The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will host a series of special events for area students during the week of Spring Break, from March 31 to April 4. Click here to view the library’s planned activities.

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Glen Arbor hosts tree lighting, holiday marketplace

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Glen Arbor (and nearby Empire) will host special holiday events in the hours and days after Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov. 28, Glen Arbor businesses host a PJ Party from 6-9 am the morning after turkey day. Following that is the town’s Bed Parade from 9-9:30 am. Later that morning in Empire, the Glen Lake Library hosts a Community Blood Drive from 11-3:30. Glen Arbor’s Tree Lighting, Caroling + Marketplace Preview Party at the Township Hall start at 6:15 pm. The Town Hall hosts the Holiday Market from 6:30-8 pm.

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Stephanie Mills takes us home

The Glen Lake Library will host author and environmentalist Stephanie Mills on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6-8 pm. She’ll lead a participatory workshop to depict your knowledge of and raise questions about the nature of your home territory. Using Peter Berg’s classic workbook, Mills will facilitate graphic descriptions and revelations of our whereabouts. Space for the workshop is limited, so please contact the library to register in advance.

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Glen Lake Library hosts open house, authors

The Glen Lake Library invites community members to an open house on Saturday Oct. 11 from 2-4 pm to celebrate the fifth birthday of its new facility. The Library is hosting upcoming readings by two local authors. On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm, Empire resident Ginger Langdon will present her new book, Empire After Dark. On Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 pm, the library will host Glover Davis. He’ll share selections of his poetry from various collections including Academy of Dreams.

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Glen Lake Library explores Hemingway

The Glen Lake Library will host lecturer Dr. Robert Van Dellen on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 pm. Van Dellen will explore how Ernest Hemingway’s tempestuous personal life, especially his experiences in Key West and Cuba, helped shaped The Old Man and the Sea, considered to be one of his greatest novels.

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Glen Lake Library hosts presentation on Empire Hardware plans

The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will host a presentation about a proposed redevelopment of the historic Empire Hardware property on Thursday, July 24, at 7 pm. Dylan Tull of Biom Design will be share his team’s vision for the property, and gather vital community input. Their proposed mixed-use development is intended to revitalize the long-vacant property, providing a variety of services and attractions.

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Glen Lake Library hosts Kids Summer Camp

The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will host a kids summer camp for ages 8-9, June 23-27 from 10 am- 1 pm. Activities will include: creative writing, arts and crafts, nature-based activities and games. The camp is free of charge and presented by the Yingst Family in honor of Bonnie Yingst. Spaces are available for the first 15 children registered. “The Library Camp is a new venture for us, and an expansion of our summer youth programming,” said director David Diller. “It’s motivated by our long-term goal of forging a stronger connection with area students. Our library strives to be a welcoming destination for kids and families.

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Glen Lake Library hosts poet Ellen Stone

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host poet Ellen Stone on Thursday, May 29, at 7 pm. Stone will read from her newest collection “Everybody Wants to Keep the Moon Inside Them.” A resident of Ann Arbor, Stone has had work featured in the Michigan Quarterly Review, About Place, Midwest Review and Third Coast. She’ll be joined by special guests, fellow poets Teresa Scollon, Fleda Brown, Anne-Marie Oomen and Mae Stier. For more information, visit the library online at GlenLakeLibrary.net.

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